11601106 - Tweco 16S-116 Standard Contact Tip for 1/16 Wire (25 Pack)

Keep Your Arc Smooth and Steady

If you are running 1/16" wire, you know that a good contact tip is the difference between a buttery smooth weld and a frustrating day of bird-nesting and burnbacks. The Tweco 16S-116 is the standard replacement tip for welders who demand reliability. These are genuine OEM parts, not cheap knock-offs, meaning the copper is cleaner, the threads are cut better, and the hole is perfectly sized for your 1/16" wire. When you're pushing heavy wire, you need a tip that can handle the heat and transfer the current efficiently, and that's exactly what these do.

These tips fit the standard Tweco setups you see in shops everywhere—specifically guns using the 52 or 54 series gas diffusers. They screw in tight with a 3/8"-24 thread, giving you a solid electrical connection that won't rattle loose. The "Standard" 16 Series design offers a great balance of durability and access, fitting inside standard nozzles while still having enough meat on the copper to resist melting back when things get hot. Whether you are welding structural steel, heavy equipment, or pipe, having a fresh pack of these in your toolbox means you are always ready to swap out a worn tip and get back to burning metal.

Don't let a worn-out tip ruin your weld quality. As the tip bore wears into an oval shape, your arc starts to wander, and your contact becomes inconsistent. Swapping to a fresh 16S-116 restores that crisp arc start and stable puddle control. These tips are designed to take a beating and keep feeding, making them a favorite for heavy fabrication and repair work. Grab a pack today and keep your gun running like new.