
If you are pushing 550 amps, you know that heat is the enemy of your consumables. The Lincoln Electric KP3582-1 Magnum PRO Heavy Duty Nozzle Body is designed specifically to handle that heat without failing. When you are deep in a heavy fabrication job, the last thing you want is a nozzle that melts, seizes, or gets so clogged with spatter that you lose gas coverage. This nozzle body tackles those problems head-on.
First, let's talk about spatter. We all hate chipping spatter off the nozzle. The KP3582-1 is nickel-plated, which makes a huge difference. Spatter doesn't stick to nickel the way it sticks to bare copper or brass. Often, a simple tap or a quick wipe is all you need to clear it, keeping your gas flow smooth and your welds porosity-free. This means less time stopping to clean your gun and more time laying down beads.
Second, the threads. There is nothing worse than trying to change a nozzle body that has fused itself to the diffuser because of thermal expansion. Lincoln designed this body with coarse threads to prevent exactly that. Even after a long shift of high-amperage welding, this body is designed to unscrew easily. You won't need to wrestle with it or grab the biggest pair of channel locks in the shop just to swap a part.
This body is part of the Magnum PRO two-piece system. This is great for your wallet and your tool crib. Instead of throwing away a massive, expensive one-piece nozzle when the tip gets banged up, you are just swapping out the front end. It’s a smarter way to weld, giving you the heavy-duty performance of a 550A setup with the convenience and reliability you expect from Lincoln Electric.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Lincoln Electric |
| Amperage:550 |
| Packaging Description:1 Per Ea |
| Amperage Rating:550A |
| Component Type:Nozzle Body |
| Series:Magnum PRO Heavy Duty |
| Plating:Nickel |
| Thread Type:Coarse |