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136-2516 - Tuffaloy C-2516 Spot Welding Electrode No. 5 Taper 4-Inch Length

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OVERVIEW

Achieve Consistent Spot Welds with Tuffaloy

When it comes to resistance spot welding, the quality of your electrode tip directly influences the quality of your weld. The Tuffaloy C-2516 Spot Welding Tip is engineered to deliver professional results in body shops, fabrication floors, and manufacturing lines. If you are struggling with inconsistent weld nuggets or tips that degrade too quickly, upgrading to Tuffaloy's precision-manufactured electrodes can make a significant difference in your daily operations.

Designed for Precision and Reach
This specific model, the C-2516, features a 4-inch length, giving you that extra reach needed to access difficult spots in automotive body panels or complex metal assemblies. The pointed "C-style" nose is excellent for visibility and alignment, allowing you to place the weld exactly where it needs to be. The point also helps concentrate the welding current, ensuring you get a strong, secure bond every time you trigger the machine.

Superior Durability and Conductivity
One of the first things you will notice about Tuffaloy electrodes is their bright, shiny appearance. This isn't just for show—it's the result of a passivation process that eliminates oxidation. Old or oxidized tips can cause poor electrical contact, leading to weak welds or excessive sparking. Tuffaloy tips arrive clean and ready to perform. The 5/8-inch diameter and #5 RWMA taper ensure this tip fits securely into standard industrial spot welders, providing a robust path for the welding current and efficient cooling to keep the tip lasting longer.

Why Choose the C-2516?
Whether you are repairing vehicle frames or fabricating HVAC ductwork, reliability is key. The C-2516 offers the perfect balance of hardness and conductivity. It resists "mushrooming" (deforming under pressure) better than inferior tips, meaning you spend less time dressing the tip and more time welding. Trust Tuffaloy for electrodes that work as hard as you do.

Additional Information
Brand:Tuffaloy
Item:Spot Welding Tip, Electrode
Diameter:5/8 in
Length:4 in
Packaging Description:1 per each
Taper:#5 RWMA
Nose Style:Type C (Pointed)
Material:Copper Alloy, Class 2 Chrome Copper
Series:25 Series
Part Number:C-2516

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Tuffaloy Spot Welding Tip No. 5 (C-2516)

APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive body repair and fabrication
  • Sheet metal assembly
  • HVAC ductwork manufacturing
  • Appliance manufacturing
  • General resistance spot welding
  • Wire goods fabrication

FAQ

The C-2516 tip features a #5 RWMA taper, which corresponds to a 5/8-inch diameter shank.

The electrode is 4 inches long.

It has a Type C nose, which is a pointed design used to concentrate current and pressure.

Yes, Tuffaloy electrodes undergo a passivation process that prevents oxidation, resulting in a bright, shiny finish and better electrical contact.

This tip fits any standard resistance spot welder or electrode holder designed to accept a No. 5 RWMA taper.

It is manufactured from a high-conductivity copper alloy, typically Class 2 Chrome Copper, designed for durability and heat resistance.

A pointed nose helps in aligning the weld location precisely and concentrates the welding current into a smaller area for efficient nugget formation.

'C' stands for the pointed nose style. '25' indicates the 25-series (5/8" dia, #5 taper). '16' indicates the length in 1/4-inch increments (16 x 1/4" = 4 inches).