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11601620 - Tweco EL16-764 Eliminator Contact Tip 7/64"

Packaging: 25 per ea
$5.48/ea $86.00/25 per ea only $3.44/eaSave 37%

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OVERVIEW

Heavy-Duty Performance with Tweco Eliminator EL16-764 Tips

When you are pushing heavy wire like 7/64", you need a contact tip that can take the heat without fusing or wandering. The Tweco EL16-764 Eliminator contact tip is built exactly for that purpose. If you are running a Tweco Eliminator gun, you already know the difference this front-end system makes. Unlike standard tips that just screw in and often overheat, the Eliminator series uses a specialized design to keep your arc stable and your tip cool, even during long, high-amperage welds.

The EL16-764 is drilled specifically for 7/64-inch (2.8mm) wire, a size often used for heavy flux-cored or metal-cored applications in structural work. The copper alloy construction provides excellent conductivity, ensuring the arc starts crisp and stays smooth. One of the biggest frustrations in heavy welding is burn-back or the wire seizing in the tip due to thermal expansion. Tweco's Eliminator design combats this by pulling heat away from the tip and into the diffuser and neck, effectively acting as a heat sink. This means you spend less time changing tips and more time laying down metal.

These tips are designed to fit Tweco Eliminator guns (EL250, EL350, EL450, and EL550). They drop right into the Eliminator gas diffuser with a secure fit that ensures optimal gas coverage and electrical contact. Whether you are welding thick plate in a shop or doing field repairs on heavy machinery, relying on genuine Tweco EL16-764 tips ensures your equipment performs at its peak. Don't let a cheap contact tip ruin a critical weld; stick with the proven performance of the Eliminator series.

Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Series:Eliminator
Wire Diameter:7/64" (2.8 mm)
Model:EL16-764
Packaging Description:25 Per Ea
Material:Copper Alloy
Consumable Type:Contact Tip
Compatible Guns:Tweco Eliminator EL250, Tweco Eliminator EL350, Tweco Eliminator EL450, Tweco Eliminator EL550
Process:MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

INCLUDED

  • (25) Eliminator Contact Tips (7/64")

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • Railcar Construction
  • Hardfacing and Cladding

FAQ

The EL16-764 is designed for 7/64 inch (2.8mm) welding wire.

No, this tip is specific to the Tweco Eliminator series. It requires an Eliminator gas diffuser and nozzle setup.

The part number is 1160-1620.

These are typically sold in packages of 25 tips.

It is manufactured from a high-conductivity copper alloy.

Yes, 7/64" is a common diameter for flux-cored wires, and this tip is suitable for that process provided the gun liner is also sized correctly.

It fits Tweco Eliminator series guns, including models EL250, EL350, EL450, and EL550.

No, it must be used with Tweco Eliminator gas diffusers (e.g., EL52, EL54 series).