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G404-3-M8 - American Weldquip G404-3-M8 Retaining Head - Tregaskiss Style M8

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Reliable G404-3-M8 Retaining Head for MIG Guns

Keep your welding line moving with the American Weldquip G404-3-M8 Retaining Head, available now at Welders Supply. This premium replacement part is essential for maintaining the integrity of your American Weldquip MIG gun's front end. Designed with the professional welder in mind, it addresses common issues such as overheating and loose contact tips through its innovative engineering.

The G404-3-M8 features a unique locking taper design. This "second taper" ensures that the connection between the gun neck and the contact tip is rock-solid. By eliminating the micro-gaps often found in standard threaded connections, this retaining head ensures optimal current transfer. The result is a more stable arc, reduced spatter, and a significant reduction in consumable changeovers due to burn-back or overheating.

This retaining head is machined to precise tolerances and features an M8 thread for compatibility with M8 style contact tips. It is an ideal choice for welders who demand consistency and reliability from their equipment. By upgrading to or maintaining your gun with the G404-3-M8, you are investing in smoother welds and less downtime.

Product Specifications

  • Part Number: G404-3-M8
  • Thread Size: M8
  • Compatibility: American Weldquip MIG Guns
  • Style: Tregaskiss Compatible / Dual Taper
Additional Information
Brand:American Weldquip
Item:Retaining Head
Front End:American Weldquip
Packaging Description:1 per each
Thread Type:M8
Compatibility:American Weldquip MIG Guns, Tregaskiss Style Consumables
Material:Brass Alloy
Design Feature:Dual Taper Lock

INCLUDED

  • 1 x G404-3-M8 Retaining Head

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Shipbuilding
  • General MIG Welding Repairs

FAQ

It secures the contact tip to the MIG gun neck and aids in the diffusion of shielding gas, while ensuring electrical conductivity.

The 'M8' indicates that this retaining head is designed to accept contact tips with an M8 thread size.

It fits American Weldquip guns designed for this specific front-end style. Please check your gun's manual or parts breakdown for compatibility.

The dual taper design creates a larger contact surface area, which improves electrical conductivity and helps dissipate heat more effectively than standard threads.

Yes, it is designed to be compatible with Tregaskiss-style consumables that utilize the same taper and thread specifications.

The retaining head should be replaced if the threads become stripped, the taper is damaged, or if it shows signs of excessive wear or spatter buildup that cannot be cleaned.

Yes, this retaining head is designed to work with standard nozzles compatible with the American Weldquip/Tregaskiss style front end.

No, the contact tip is sold separately. This is the retaining head only.