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1560-1136 - Tweco 54-16 Gas Diffuser for Spray Master 350/450 MIG Guns

Packaging: 2 in a pack
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OVERVIEW

Restore Peak Performance to Your Spray Master MIG Gun

If you are running a Tweco Spray Master 350 or 450, you know these guns are workhorses. However, even the toughest guns need fresh front-end parts to keep the arc smooth. The Tweco 54-16 Gas Diffuser is the genuine replacement part you need to keep your gun firing correctly. As the anchor for your contact tip, the diffuser takes a beating from heat and spatter. A worn-out diffuser can lead to poor electrical contact, erratic arcs, and turbulent gas coverage that ruins your welds.

Built from heavy-duty brass, this OEM diffuser handles the heat of high-amperage spray transfer and pulsed MIG welding without deforming or seizing. It is designed to perfectly mate with Tweco 14 Series contact tips, ensuring the tip sits concentric with the nozzle for optimal wire placement. The gas holes are drilled—not just cast—to ensure shielding gas flows out smoothly and evenly, giving you that clean, soot-free bead appearance you strive for.

Don't struggle with cross-threaded tips or mysterious gas coverage issues caused by cheap knock-offs. The 54-16 threads on cleanly to your conductor tube and holds your consumables tight. Whether you are fabricating structural steel, repairing heavy equipment, or working in a production line, swapping in a fresh 54-16 diffuser is a quick and easy way to troubleshoot arc issues and get back to laying down perfect beads.

Why Welders Choose the Tweco 54-16:

  • Perfect Fit: No fighting with threads; it screws right onto Spray Master necks.
  • Better Arc: Solid brass construction means consistent voltage at the tip.
  • Clean Welds: smooth gas flow reduces porosity and spatter.
  • Durability: Stands up to the heat of 350A+ welding all day long.
Additional Information
Brand:Tweco
Item:Gas Diffuser
Amperage:350 A
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Part Number:54-16
Compatible Series:Spray Master 350, Spray Master 450
Material:Brass
Contact Tip Compatibility:14 Series
Thread Type:Standard Tweco

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Tweco 54-16 Gas Diffuser (OEM)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Repair
  • General Maintenance and Repair (MRO)
  • Construction Equipment Repair

FAQ

The Tweco 54-16 gas diffuser is designed specifically for Tweco Spray Master 350 and Spray Master 450 series MIG guns.

This diffuser accepts standard Tweco 14 Series contact tips.

Yes, this is a genuine Tweco OEM part with the SKU 1560-1136.

It is manufactured from a high-quality brass alloy to ensure excellent electrical conductivity and heat resistance.

You should replace the diffuser if the threads for the contact tip become stripped or loose, if the gas ports are clogged with spatter that cannot be removed, or if the mating surface to the gun neck is damaged.

Yes, it can be used for flux-cored welding, although gas diffusers are primarily critical for gas-shielded processes. For gasless flux-core, a gasless nozzle setup might be used, but the diffuser still serves as the tip holder.

The 54-16 is rated for use with guns operating in the 350 Amp to 450 Amp range.

On the Spray Master series, the nozzle typically fits over a separate insulator (like the 34A) which sits around the conductor tube/diffuser assembly, rather than threading directly onto the diffuser itself like some other styles.