19N49 - ESAB 5/32 Submerged Arc Contact Tip (Pack of 5)

Reliable Tips for Heavy Fabrication

When you are running a sub-arc tractor on a long seam, the last thing you want is a contact tip failure halfway through the pass. The ESAB 19N49 Contact Tip is built to handle the heat and stress of heavy industrial welding. Sized for 5/32-inch (4.0 mm) wire, these tips are the standard for welders who demand consistency and uptime. Whether you are welding structural beams, large diameter pipe, or pressure vessels, the quality of your contact tip directly affects the stability of your arc and the smoothness of your wire feed.

Submerged arc welding pushes a lot of current—often hundreds of amps—through a single point of contact. If your tip is cheap or worn out, you get micro-arcing inside the bore, which ruins the tip and causes the wire to drag. This leads to a wandering arc and a sloppy bead that might need grinding or gouging later. ESAB's 19N49 tips are made from high-grade copper alloy that resists wearing out, even when the wire is feeding through at high speeds for hours. They keep the current transfer smooth so you can focus on monitoring the flux coverage and travel speed, rather than fighting the machine.

These tips are designed to fit perfectly with ESAB A2 and A6 welding heads, which are legendary in the industry for their ruggedness. Changing them out is quick and easy, ensuring you can get back to welding with minimal downtime. We know that in a production environment, time is money. That's why these are sold in packs of 5—so you always have a fresh tip ready in your toolbox or at the station. Don't let a worn-out tip compromise your weld quality; stick with genuine ESAB parts for the best performance.

Using the correct size tip is crucial. A 5/32" tip like the 19N49 provides just the right amount of clearance for 5/32" wire. It's tight enough to ensure solid electrical contact for a hot, stable arc, but loose enough to prevent jamming if the wire has slight cast or helix issues. Trust ESAB to deliver the consumables that help you lay down perfect metal, pass after pass.