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11101317 - Tweco Velocity VTSA-1/16 Aluminum Contact Tip (Pack of 10)

Packaging: pack of 10
$4.76/EA $29.00/pack of 10 only $2.90/EASave 39%

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OVERVIEW

Smoother Aluminum Welds with Velocity Technology

Upgrade your MIG welding setup with the Tweco Velocity VTSA-1/16 Contact Tip, designed to make aluminum welding less frustrating and more productive. If you run 1/16" aluminum wire, you know the struggle of burnbacks and wire seizing. The VTSA (Velocity Tip Standard Aluminum) is engineered with a slightly larger internal clearance to allow the soft aluminum wire to expand as it heats up without getting stuck. This means fewer interruptions, a more stable arc, and less wasted wire.

The real game-changer is the Velocity "drop-in" design. Forget about wrestling with pliers to unscrew a fused tip. These tips have no threads. They simply drop into the gas diffuser and are locked in place by the nozzle. This solid copper connection provides a better electrical path than threaded tips, resulting in a crisp, consistent arc that is vital for professional-looking aluminum beads. When it's time to change the tip, just pull the nozzle, swap the tip, and you are back to welding in seconds.

This 10-pack ensures you have plenty of spares on hand for big projects. Whether you are fabricating boat hulls, trailers, or custom aluminum parts, these tips help keep your gun running cool and your welds clean. Compatible with any Tweco MIG gun set up for Velocity consumables, these tips are the smart choice for welders who demand performance and ease of use.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Packaging Description:10 PER EA
Wire Diameter:1/16" (1.6mm)
Series:Velocity
Part Number:VTSA-1/16
Consumable Type:Contact Tip
Application:Aluminum Welding

INCLUDED

  • 10 x VTSA-1/16 Velocity Contact Tips

APPLICATIONS

  • Aluminum MIG Welding
  • Heavy Fabrication
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Repair
  • Trailer Manufacturing
  • Automotive Components

FAQ

This tip is designed for 1/16 inch (1.6mm) welding wire.

VTSA stands for Velocity Tip Standard Aluminum. It indicates the tip is optimized (usually with slightly larger clearance) for aluminum wire expansion.

No, the Velocity series features a threadless drop-in design that allows for tool-free replacement.

Only if the gun has been converted to use Velocity consumables. It is natively compatible with Tweco Fusion and Velocity-equipped Spray Master guns.

This product is a package of 10 contact tips.

It manages heat better due to the solid copper seat and accommodates the expansion of soft aluminum wire to prevent seizing.

While physically possible if the diameter matches, VTSA tips have clearances for aluminum. For steel 1/16" wire, a standard VTS tip might offer tighter arc control, but VTSA will function.

The internal SKU is TWE1110-1317.