256028 - Miller XT60 Plasma Torch Swirl Ring Replacement

Keep Your Spectrum 875 Cutting Clean

If your Miller plasma cutter is starting to sputter, cut at an angle, or burn through nozzles faster than usual, it might be time to check your swirl ring. The Miller 256028 Swirl Ring is the genuine replacement part for XT60 and XT60M torches, which come standard on the Miller Spectrum 875 and Spectrum 875 Auto-Line machines. This small plastic part does a huge job: it spins the air inside your torch to focus the plasma arc into a tight, hot cutting stream. If it's cracked, clogged, or worn out, your arc gets sloppy, and your cut quality drops immediately.

Why buy genuine Miller? Because fitment matters. Cheap aftermarket swirl rings often have poorly drilled holes or slightly off dimensions that can cause gas leaks or misalignment. A bad fit doesn't just ruin your cut; it can cause the arc to short out inside the torch head, leading to a very expensive repair bill for a new torch body. This 256028 swirl ring is built to handle the heat and pressure of 60-amp cutting day in and day out. It snaps perfectly into place, ensuring your electrode and nozzle line up exactly right every time you change your consumables.

We recommend keeping a spare swirl ring in your consumables kit. Unlike electrodes and nozzles, you don't change these every day, but when one breaks (usually from being dropped or overtightened), you are dead in the water until you get a replacement. Don't let a ten-dollar part stop a thousand-dollar job. Inspect your swirl ring every time you swap out your electrode. If you see cracks, chips, or clogged holes that won't blow out, toss it and install a fresh 256028 to get back to buttery-smooth cuts.

Installation & Tips

Installing the 256028 is simple. Unscrew the retaining cup, remove the nozzle and old swirl ring, and slide the new one over the electrode. Make sure it seats fully before screwing the cup back on. Hand-tighten only—overtightening can crack the swirl ring or the torch head. This part is designed for the 60-amp setup on the Spectrum 875, providing the reliability you expect from Miller Electric.