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PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss and Bernard Nozzle Bag Packaging

PACKAGING CHANGE –
Changes to Tregaskiss and Bernard Nozzle Bag Packaging

February 14, 2020

Tregaskiss® and Bernard® branded nozzles are currently packaged in a variety of bag sizes and styles.

We will begin standardizing on a single size and style bag for all Tregaskiss and Bernard nozzles over the coming months as a running change that takes place as existing inventory is depleted.


Current Bag Sizes and Styles:

5″ x 8″ (white)

Old Tregaskiss Product Bag
Bernard® Branded

8″ x 10″ (white)

Old Tregaskiss 8x10 bag
Tregaskiss® Branded

6″ x 8″ (clear)

Old Bernard 6x8 bag
Bernard® Branded

New Bag Size and Style:

8″ x 10″ (white)

New Bernard and Tregaskiss 8x10 bag
Dual Branded Bernard® and Tregaskiss®

Transition Timeline

(subject to change depending on volume changes)

  • February 3, 2020: Large Centerfire™ nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
  • February 15, 2020: Tregaskiss nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
  • March 1, 2020: Small Centerfire nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
  • April 1, 2020: AccuLock™ S nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
  • Summer 2020: Tapered nozzles, Quik Tip™ nozzles, elliptical and any remaining nozzles currently packaged in the 5″ x 8″ white Bernard branded bag or 6″ x 8″ clear Bernard branded bag will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging (production dates depend on when remaining bag volumes are depleted)

    NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock R Consumables

    NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock R Consumables

    October 23, 2019

    Tregaskiss is pleased to announce the launch of new AccuLock™ R consumables, a system designed to maximize throughput and efficiency with minimal risk and effort.

    Image of AccuLock R consumables family including contact tips, nozzle and diffuser

    AccuLock contact tips last longer and are virtually impossible to cross-thread. The long contact tip tail concentrically aligns the tip within the diffuser prior to thread engagement, and this coupled with the tip’s coarse thread ensures quick, accurate replacement without cross-threading. An upgrade to AccuLock HDP contact tips can extend life by 10x or more in pulse welding applications.

    You can easily switch from TOUGH LOCK® and other consumables to AccuLock R consumables with no impact to tool center point (TCP), making this upgrade low effort, low risk, and high payoff.

    Plus, Tregaskiss AccuLock R consumables and Bernard® AccuLock S consumables share a common contact tip, so you can benefit from the reduced costs and simplified inventory of a common consumable platform™ if you have a combination of robotic and semi-automatic MIG guns in your facility.

    Reduce troubleshooting, downtime and rework with these new consumables. Learn more about Tregaskiss® AccuLock™ R consumables.

    Series Components:

      PRODUCT CHANGE – AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller Equipment

      PRODUCT CHANGE –
      New AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller Equipment

      August 20, 2019

      Effective immediately, a new, enhanced AccuLock™ S power pin is now available for Miller® equipment. This new power pin is designed specifically for use with the new Bernard® AccuLock S consumable system to optimize performance.

      AccuLock S Power Pin for Miller
      CONVENTIONAL (Shown Left) Miller® Power Pin Design
      If your power pin has a large ID, please contact Customer Service to get the new AccuLock S Power Pin.

      NEW (Shown Right) AccuLock S Power Pin Design
      Torque to 10 ft-lbs / 120 in-lbs (13.5 Nm)

      Affected Part Numbers

      2200137Has been replaced by 2200206 and 2200207 in the AccuLock S consumables system as noted directly following
      2200206Replaces 2200137 for wire sizes 0.023″ (0.6 mm) – 5/64″ (2.0 mm)
      2200207Replaces 2200137 for wire sizes 3/32″ (2.4 mm) – 1/8″ (3.2 mm)

      AccuLock S Consumables

      Load and Lock for Better Productivity

      • Reduce welding troubleshooting, downtime and rework
      • Flawless wire-feed pathAccuLock S liners are locked and concentrically aligned to both the contact tip and the power pin without the use of fasteners
      • Error-proof liner replacement every time – no measuring required.
      • Simplify MIG welding inventory with a common consumable platform

      Learn more about AccuLock S consumables.

        NEW PRODUCT – Conversion Diffusers for TOUGH LOCK Contact Tips

        NEW PRODUCT —
        Conversion Diffusers for TOUGH LOCK Contact Tips

        August 8, 2019

        Tregaskiss is proud to announce that we have launched the following new conversion diffusers that receive TOUGH LOCK® contact tips, including HDP:

        Conversion Diffuser

        Description


        TOUGH LOCK retaining head shown from front
        404-72

        Fronius® TPS 400i

        • Accepts TOUGH LOCK contact tips
        • Requires Fronius nozzle and insulator
        • Compatible with reamer blade part number RCT-21

        TOUGH LOCK slip-on retaining head shown from front
        404-73

        Lincoln® Magnum Pro® (Slip-On)

        • Accepts TOUGH LOCK contact tips and slip-on Tregaskiss nozzles
        • Requires TOUGH LOCK insulator part number 402-28

        TOUGH LOCK thread-on retaining head shown from front
        404-75-25

        Lincoln Magnum Pro (Thread-On)

        • Accepts TOUGH LOCK contact tips and thread-on Tregaskiss nozzles
        • Requires TOUGH LOCK insulator part number 402-28

        Learn more about TOUGH LOCK consumables.

          DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – SURESTART Contact Tips

          SURESTART packaging

          DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Tregaskiss SURESTART Contact Tips

          June 18, 2019

          To continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, we regularly assess our product offering to ensure focus on customer needs and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio.

          Accordingly, this is a notification that we are discontinuing Tregaskiss® SURESTART™ contact tips, due to low demand.

          Effective immediately: All SURESTART contact tips have been discontinued and no longer available for sale.

          Affected Part NumberTOUGH LOCK® Direct Replacement
          403-22-30403-20-30-25
          403-22-35403-20-35-25
          403-22-1.0403-20-1.0-25
          403-22-45403-20-45-25
          403-22-364403-20-364-25
          403-22-52403-20-52-25
          403-23-30403-21-30-25

          Visit the TOUGH LOCK consumables page for more information.

            DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select Nozzles

            DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –
            Select Tregaskiss Nozzles

            January 25, 2019

            To continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, we regularly assess our product offering to ensure focus on customer needs and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio. Accordingly, due to low demand, select Tregaskiss® nozzles will be discontinued.

            Effective March 1, 2019, all nozzles listed in the chart below will be discontinued as inventory depletes, and effective March 30, 2019, these nozzles will no longer be available for sale.

            Part NumberDescriptionSubstitutionNotesReamer Change
            401-11-62Nozzle, TIGHT RADIUS™, 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ recessTCP change – Please contact Customer Service at 1.855.MIGWELD (644.9353)Yes
            401-12-50Nozzle, TIGHT RADIUS, 1/2″ bore, flushTCP change – Please contact Customer Service at 1.855.MIGWELD (644.9353)Yes
            401-13-62Nozzle, TIGHT RADIUS, 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick outTCP change – Please contact Customer Service at 1.855-MIGWELD (644.9353)Yes
            401-19-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/4″ recess, brass401-14-62401-14-62 is 1/8″ recess, copperNo
            401-21Nozzle, Flux-Core, 1/4″ recessDiscontinued – No replacementNo
            401-41-75Nozzle, 3/4″ bore, 1/8″ recess401-7-75 or 401-14-62Move to slip-on 401-7-75 with new 404-32 retaining head (v-block change); or Move to 5/8″ bore (copper) 401-14-62 (no retaining head, but cutter change)Yes
            (401-7-75: v-block;
            401-14-62: RCT-01)
            401-43-50Nozzle, 1/2 bore, 1/4″ recess401-47-51401-47-51 is 1/8″ recess, and different profileNo
            401-44-501Nozzle, 1/2″ bore, 1/4″ stick out401-44-50401-44-50 is bottleneck style, not taperedNo
            401-45-38Nozzle, 3/8″ bore, flush, old thread401-4-38Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            (no 3/8 cutter)
            401-45-50Nozzle, 1/2″ bore, 1/8″ recess, old thread401-47-51Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            401-45-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ recess, old thread401-43-62Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            401-46-38Nozzle, 3/8″ bore, 1/8″ recess, old thread401-42-38Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            401-46-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/4″ recess, old thread401-43-62401-46-62 is 1/8″ recess; Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            401-47-50Nozzle, 1/2″ bore, 1/8″ recess, old thread401-47-51Must use 404-52 or 404-53 retaining headNo
            401-52-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/4″ recess401-14-62401-14-62 is 1/8″ recessNo
            401-54-50Nozzle, TOUGH ACCESS™, 1/8″ recess401-55-50401-55-50 is flushNo
            401-55-62Nozzle, TOUGH ACCESS, flush401-54-62 or 401-56-62401-54-62 is 1/8″ recess; 401-56-62 is 1/8″ stick outNo
            401-68-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, flush, copper401-51-62Copper to brassNo
            401-92-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/4″ recess, brass401-91-62401-91-62 is 1/8″ recessNo
            401-9-75Nozzle, 3/4″ bore, 1/2″ recess401-5-75401-5-75 is 1/4″ recessNo
            451-4-38Nozzle, 3/8″ bore, 3/16″ recess451-6-50451-6-50 is 1/2″ boreNo
            451-45-50Nozzle, High Access, water-cooled (semi-auto)451-6-50451-6-50 is tapered style, not bottleneckNo
            451-5-75Nozzle, 3/4″ bore, 1/4″ recess, water-cooled (semi-auto)451-5-62451-5-62 is 5/8″ boreNo
            451-81-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick out, water-cooled (semi-auto)451-61-62451-61-62 is flushNo
            451-87-62Nozzle, 5/8″ bore, 3/16″ stick out, water-cooled (semi-auto)451-61-62451-61-62 is flushNo

            Click here to download the above list in PDF format.

              NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock S Consumables

              NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock S Consumables

              November 1, 2018

              Bernard is proud to introduce new AccuLock™ S consumables, a system designed to address liner trim length errors and erratic wire feeding.

              Important Note: Most components of the AccuLock S consumables family are currently available. The complete offering will be coming soon.

              The AccuLock S liner is locked and concentrically aligned to both the contact tip and the power pin without the use of fasteners, which provides a flawless wire-feed path that guarantees smooth, uninterrupted delivery of the wire to the weld puddle. Plus, the liner replacement process has been error-proofed so you can trim your liner accurately and easily every time, with no measuring.

              The AccuLock S consumables system requires all AccuLock components: contact tip, diffuser, nozzle, liner, neck insulator, power pin and power pin cap.

              Key features of Bernard AccuLock S Consumables

              A drawing of an AccuLock S contact tip and nozzle that shows the features and benefits of the inside of these components
              Reduce troubleshooting, production downtime and rework with this new line of consumables. Learn more about Bernard AccuLock S consumables.

                PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Bernard Bag Packaging

                PACKAGING CHANGE — Changes to Bernard Bag Packaging

                November 1, 2018

                Customers may notice that some Bernard® parts and consumables are arriving in different bags. We transitioned to a newly designed Bernard branded white bag design.

                In addition to changing the artwork layout and color of the bags, the overall usability has also been improved. These new white bags offer a clear window on the printed side of the bag to make visual product identification easier. To increase the hanging capacity of the bags, we’ve added a second hanging hole on our larger bags and a new double-sealed header on all bag sizes. The sombrero shaped hanging holes provide compatibility with a wider variety of hook sizes and shapes.

                Old Bernard Bags
                Image of front of old red and clear Bernard bags
                Front
                Image of back of old red and clear Bernard bags
                Back
                New Bernard Bags
                Image of front of new Bernard white and black bags
                Front
                Image of back of new Bernard white and black bags
                Back

                  PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss Bag Packaging

                  PACKAGING CHANGES —
                  Changes to Tregaskiss Bag Packaging

                  November 1, 2018

                  Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® parts and consumables are arriving in different bags. We transitioned from a black bag design to a white bag design. This new white bag design has a clear window on the back side of the bag to help make visual product identification easier, and the durability and hanging holes remain the same as our previous black bag packaging.

                  Old Tregaskiss Bags

                  Image of front of old black and clear Tregaskiss bags
                  Front
                  Image of back of old Tregaskiss black and clear bags
                  Back

                  New Tregaskiss Bags

                  Image of front of new Tregaskiss white and clear bags
                  Front
                  Image of back of new Tregaskiss white and clear bags
                  Back

                    PRODUCT UPDATE – New Liner Trim Length for Liners 6-Feet Long and Shorter

                    PRODUCT UPDATE –
                    New Liner Trim Length for Liners 6-Feet Long and Shorter

                    February 3, 2017

                    Tregaskiss now recommends trimming all rear-loading conventional and front-loading QUICK LOAD® liners that are 6-feet in length and shorter with a 1/2-inch stick out.

                    This new trim length provides performance improvements for the liner and cable, and for wire feeding overall. It also helps to reduce some strain on both the liner and the cable while still maintaining a proper liner seat in both the retaining head and the power pin.

                    Effective late February, all bagged 6-foot Tregaskiss conventional and QUICK LOAD liners will include a new 1/2-inch blue liner gauge along with a technical insert outlining these updated trimming instructions. The outside of each bag will also be marked with a sticker indicating a change to liner trim length.
                     

                    Liner trim length instructions


                    NOTE: Liners longer than 6-foot in length should still continue to be trimmed with a 3/4-inch stick out. No change to liner gauges or trim instructions for conventional or QUICK LOAD liners longer than 6-feet is recommended.


                      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Changes to Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping

                      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
                      Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping

                      January 16, 2015

                      Image of two Tregaskiss nozzles showing change to crimp
                      Old crimp (shown left) New crimp (shown right)

                      Tregaskiss has improved the crimp on our heavy duty (HD) nozzle offering. The profile on the crimping dies that form the ring crimp has been narrowed from a pad length of 0.450″ to a pad length of 0.390″ (see image below). This change significantly improves the quality of the crimp since it allows for enhanced integrity of the nozzle insulator.

                      Affected Part Numbers

                      • 401-6-50
                      • 401-87-56
                      • 401-92-62
                      • 401-49-62
                      • 401-91-62
                      • 401-81-62
                      • 401-87-62
                      • 401-49-62
                      • 401-48-62
                      • 401-88-62
                      • 401-51-62
                      • 401-71-62
                      • 401-72-62
                      • 401-6-62
                      • 401-50-62
                      • 401-7-62
                      • 401-5-62
                      • 401-6-75
                      • 401-7-75
                      • 401-5-75
                      • 401-7-87
                      • 401-10-87
                      • 401-41-62
                      • 401-14-62
                      • 401-52-62
                      • 401-19-62
                      • 401-41-75
                      • 451-1-62
                      • 451-61-62
                      • 451-81-62
                      • 451-87-62

                      Click here to download the TOUGH LOCK® consumables spec sheet in PDF format for more detailed nozzle information. 

                        PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Bernard Conventional Liners

                        PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
                        Bernard Conventional Liners

                        Image of Bernard conventional liners

                         
                        Bernard has implemented a material change to all Bernard conventional liners. All liners were previously produced from high carbon music wire. All liners will now be produced from high carbon music wire with tin zinc plated coating.

                        Liners are still available in lengths of up to 25 feet (7.6 m) for various wire sizes. Part numbers will remain the same as released on June 2, 2014.

                        Please see the chart below for part numbers and wire sizes:

                        Wire SizeLiner Color15′ (4.57 m)25′ (7.62 m)

                        0.023″- 0.030″

                        Yellow

                        L1A-15

                        L1A-25

                        0.030″- 0.035″

                        Green

                        L2A-15

                        L2A-25

                        0.035″- 0.045″

                        White

                        L3A-15*

                        L3A-25*

                        0.045″- 1/16″

                        Red

                        L4A-15**

                        L4A-25**

                        5/64″

                        Blue

                        L6A-15

                        L6A-25

                        3/32″

                        Grey

                        L7A-15

                        L7A-25

                        7/64″ – 1/8″

                        Black

                        L8A-15

                        L8A-25

                        *Standard Liner for 0.035″-0.045″ Guns
                        **Standard Liner for 1/16″ Guns


                          NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Conventional Liners

                          NEW PRODUCT –
                          Bernard Conventional Liners

                          Compatible with BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Guns and Legacy Q-Gun, S-Gun, & T-Gun Series MIG Guns

                          Image of old universal liners

                          Launched on June 2, 2014, the new Bernard® conventional liners are compatible with all legacy Q-Gun™, S-Gun™ and T-Gun™ MIG guns and all BTB platform guns, which allows you to simplify and reduce your inventory. The image to the right shows how the previous liner locks were merged in the design of  the new Bernard conventional liner to maximize backwards compatibility.

                          Due to this customer-friendly backwards compatibility, the part numbers below supersede previous Bernard conventional liner part numbers.

                          Made of high carbon music wire for smooth wire feed and long life, Bernard conventional liners are available in lengths of up to 25 feet (7.6 m) and are color coded for your convenience to indicate a variety of wire sizes.  Please see the chart below for part numbers, wire sizes, and color coding information:
                           

                          New Bernard Conventional Liners

                          Wire SizeLiner Color15′ (4.57 m)25′ (7.62 m)
                          0.023″-0.030″Yellow L1A-15 L1A-25
                          0.030″-0.035″GreenL2A-15L2A-25
                          0.035″-0.045″White L3A-15* L3A-25*
                          0.045″- 1/16″RedL3A-15**L4A-25**
                          5/64″ BlueL6A-15L6A-25
                          3/32″GreyL7A-15L7A-25
                          7/64″-1/8″Black L8A-15 L8A-25

                          *Standard Liner for 0.035″-0.045″ Guns
                          **Standard Liner for 1/16″ Guns

                          Bernard and Tregaskiss Conventional Liner to New Bernard Conventional Liner Cross Reference Chart for Bernard Semi-Automatic MIG Guns

                          Wire SizeBernard Liner Part NumberTregaskiss Liner Part NumberNew Bernard Conventional Liner Part Number
                          0.023″-0.030″43015415-23-15L1A-15
                          0.030″-0.035″43015415-30-15L2A-15
                          0.035″ – 0.045″44115415-35-15LS3-15
                          0.035″- 0.045″43115 L3B-15
                          0.045″ – 1/16″44215415-116-15L4A-15
                          0.045″ – 1/16″43215 L4B-15
                          5/64″44315415-564-15 L6A-15
                          3/32″ 45415 415-332-15L7A-15
                          7/64″45615615-18-15L8A-15
                          1/8″46715615-18-15 L8A-15

                          NOTE: Tregaskiss conventional liner numbers will continue to be offered due to their continued use in Tregaskiss robotic MIG guns.


                            NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Quik Tip HD Series Consumables

                            NEW PRODUCT –
                            Bernard Quik Tip HD Series

                            View of QUICK TIP HD

                            Designed for shipbuilding, trailer fabrication and other heavy equipment manufacturing operations.
                             

                            • Increased wall thickness and insulating material reduces number of changeovers caused by heat degradation
                            • Removeable nozzle cone lowers downtime and consumables cost by allowing operators to replace only the cone, the most frequently damaged part of the nozzle, without removing and replacing the entire nozzle and contact tip
                            • Nozzle cleaning made easy – removable cone allows greater access to nozzle body for spatter removal
                            • Fully compatible with standard Quik Tip™  Series 1 Contact Tips, gas diffusers and insulating caps – See Bernard Quik Tip Series Spec Sheet for part numbers

                            Learn more on the Bernard Quik Tip Series product page.


                              NEW PRODUCT – QUICK LOAD Liner AutoLength System

                              NEW PRODUCT —
                              Tregaskiss QUICK LOAD Liner AutoLength System

                              QUICK LOAD Autolength cutaway image

                              November 12, 2012

                              The QUICK LOAD® liner AutoLength™ system from Tregaskiss is designed specifically to minimize downtime, wire feeding and quality issues commonly associated with the liner being cut to an incorrect length.

                              Short liners are a common root cause of poor wire feeding. Further, a short liner does not have a chance of properly seating in the retaining head — often resulting in “bird-nesting” of the welding wire or premature contact tip failure and wear.

                              Wire feeding challenges reduce efficiency of the welding process and cause undesirable (and expensive) downtime. A system upgrade to this new innovative product can help improve welding efficiency and reduce costly downtime.

                              Learn more about the QUICK LOAD liner AutoLength system.

                                NEW PRODUCT – Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun

                                NEW PRODUCT —
                                Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp
                                Tregaskiss Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

                                Image of an optional nozzle insulator

                                May 22, 2009

                                This optional insulator for the 601 series water-cooled nozzle is now made of high-temperature Teflon material rather than ceramic. This new design is shorter than the previous ceramic version, but outperforms the previous design since it uses a more durable material.

                                This optional nozzle insulator is available as a separate item: Part #601-5-75-4


                                  NEW PRODUCT – Thread-On Nozzle System

                                  NEW PRODUCT —
                                  Tregaskiss Thread-On Nozzle System

                                  May 22, 2009

                                  Image of a Thread-On Nozzle System featuring a TOUGH LOCK™ Retaining Head
                                  Thread-on nozzle system features a TOUGH LOCK® retaining head

                                  This thread-on nozzle system features a TOUGH LOCK® retaining head with an external thread and a tapered seat.

                                  • Nozzles thread onto the retaining head, preventing damage
                                    to copper threads and prolonging the life of the neck
                                  • Tapered seat provides a locking action similar to that of the
                                    TOUGH LOCK consumable series
                                  • Available for both robotic (part #404-52) and semi-automatic (part #404-53) applications


                                      NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK EHD Contact Tips

                                      NEW PRODUCT —
                                      TOUGH LOCK Extra Heavy Duty Contact Tips

                                      Image of a TOUGH LOCK EHD contact tip

                                      May 22, 2009

                                      TOUGH LOCK® extra heavy duty (EHD) contact tips (603-20 series) are ideal for large wire sizes, 7/64″ and 1/8″ for example, that can’t be handled with the TOUGH LOCK heavy duty (HD) contact tip series.


                                        NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK Adaptor for Tweco-Style Robotic Necks

                                        NEW PRODUCT —
                                        TOUGH LOCK Adaptor for Tweco Style Robotic Necks

                                        January 29, 2009

                                        Image of a TOUGH LOCK adaptor for Tweco

                                        This adaptor is designed to allow the use of TOUGH LOCK® consumables on Tweco®-style air-cooled robotic necks without changing the original tool center point (TCP).

                                        Part Numbers and Descriptions

                                        • 404-63 — Adaptor for Tweco-style air-cooled robotic necks (packages of 10)
                                        • 402-19 — Neck insulator for use with 404-63 (packages of 10)

                                          PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Miller Quick-Connect Block

                                          PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
                                          Miller Quick Connect Block

                                          Image of a Miller Quick Connect

                                          January 29, 2009

                                          Newly designed, this Miller® quick-connect block (adaptor) receives a 214-1 Miller power pin and assembles into feeders that are compatible with OTC®, Tweco® #4, and Tweco #5 power pins.

                                          Part Number: 417-63


                                            NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK EXHD Contact Tips

                                            NEW PRODUCT —
                                            TOUGH LOCK Extended Life Heavy Duty Contact Tips

                                            September 19, 2008

                                            Image of EHD contact tip

                                            Due to popular demand, Tregaskiss now offers a TOUGH LOCK® extended life heavy duty (EXHD) contact tip. These contact tips are available in packs of 100 (part #403-27-116).


                                              NEW PRODUCT – Cloos Power Pin

                                              NEW PRODUCT —
                                              Tregaskiss Power Pin Connection for Cloos Wire Feeders

                                              June 8, 2009

                                              Image of a Cloos power pin

                                              Tregaskiss is pleased to offer a new power pin connection for Cloos® SZ-style wire feeders. This is a complete connection (similar to our Euro style MIG guns) which can be ordered on Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN® robotic and automatic MIG guns and Bernard® T-Gun™ semi-automatic MIG guns (formerly Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN semi-automatic MIG guns). Robotic applications will also require an external cord set for the clutch.

                                              NOTE: This connection is compatible only with a QUICK LOAD® liner.

                                              Ordering Information

                                              This product is considered a Special Product and has a 15-day lead time, and is available as a product upgrade from a power pin or Euro (part #678C), or on a NEW Special Gun (SG) from Tregaskiss (various SG numbers).


                                                NEW PRODUCT – Fronius Power Pin

                                                NEW PRODUCT —

                                                Tregaskiss Power Pin for Fronius VR1500 Wire Feeders

                                                July 1, 2009

                                                Tregaskiss has designed a power pin (part #214-41) that can be used in place of the actual Fronius® Power Pin for the VR15000 wire feeder.

                                                This new power pin is compatible with Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® robotic and automatic MIG guns and Bernard® T-Gun™ semi-automatic MIG guns (formerly Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN semi-automatic MIG guns).

                                                • Threads into all Tregaskiss unicables (except Euro) and is the standard Fronius power pin for TOUGH GUN ThruArm™ series robotic MIG guns
                                                • Compatible with Motoman® unicables on teh EA/SSA Series robots
                                                • Designed specifically for use with QUICK LOAD® liners

                                                A liner cap adaptor (part #214-41-3) is also available for upgrading existing Fronius power pins to the QUICK LOAD liner system.

                                                Image of a Fronius power pin
                                                Tregaskiss™ Power Pin (part #214-41) is designed to replace the actual Fronius® Power Pin for the VR1500 wire feeder (part #4.045.848.638).
                                                Image of a Fronius power pin
                                                Upgrade the original Fronius® Power Pin to use with the
                                                QUICK LOAD™ Liner System by replacing it with the
                                                Tregaskiss Liner Cap (part #214-41-3).

                                                Fronius wire feeders can come with several types of connections. The following chart indicates the recommended Tregaskiss power pin solution for each:

                                                Fronius® Feeder Connection TypeTregaskiss Part Number
                                                Fronius “North America” Power Pin 214-17
                                                Tweco® #4 214
                                                Euro Connection Euro
                                                Fronius Power Pin #4.045.848.638 for VR1500 Feeder 214-41
                                                Fronius F++ Not Available

                                                  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Quick-Connect Blocks

                                                  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
                                                  Quick-Connect Blocks

                                                  Image of a Miller quick connect block

                                                  September 29, 2009

                                                  Tregaskiss has made a change to its quick-connect blocks 417, 417-50, 417-60 and 417-63. The brass fitting on the end of the gas hose (as shown in the 417-63 Miller® quick-connect block image to the right) has been removed from these quick-connect blocks.

                                                  Affected Part Numbers and Descriptions

                                                  • 417 — Quick Connect Block #4
                                                  • 417-50 — Euro Connector Female
                                                  • 417-60 — Quick Connect Block #5
                                                  • 417-63 — Miller Quick Connect Block