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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – LSR+ Unicables

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
LSR+ Unicables with SmoothTurn Technology

October 11, 2022

For use with TOUGH GUN® TA3 ThruArm® series robotic MIG guns, LSR+ (Low-Stress Robotic) unicables incorporate new SmoothTurn™ technology to maximize production uptime.


Conventional style unicables typically come with a connection that limits rotational capabilities and produces torsional stress in the cable. Unlike conventional unicables, the LSR+ incorporates a rotating power connection that reduces this stress during rotation. Additionally, a protective external conduit contributes to cable longevity by shielding components from harsh welding environments.

Stress Relieving Features

  • SmoothTurn Technology reduces frictional forces on internal components increasing overall cable life up to 300%
  • Enhanced electrical connections provide a more stable arc, resulting in less spatter and longer cable life
  • Unique internal components improve support and bend radius of the cable during heavy robot articulation

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS —

Various Part Numbers

October 23, 2020

Effective December 31, 2020, we will be discontinuing a variety of part numbers due to low demand and sales volume. A majority of these items are configured MIG gun part numbers and special products.

Please refer to the appendix for the list of affected part numbers.

PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R Consumables

PRODUCT UPDATE Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R Consumables

600 amp robotic water cooled MIG gun installed on robot

AccuLock R consumables family including contact tips, nozzle and slip-on diffuser

September 23, 2020

We are proud to announce new AccuLock R consumables are now available for Tregaskiss 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG guns. Convert your existing gun from TOUGH LOCK® to AccuLock R consumables with no impact to Tool Center Point (TCP), or configure your new Tregaskiss 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun with AccuLock R consumables today!    

The 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun is ready to take on your most demanding welding applications. Its rugged design is tough and dependable enough to maximize productivity when welding thick plate or running prolonged duty cycles.

AccuLock R consumables are designed for increased tip life, and virtually eliminate contact tip cross-threading issues to help reduce both your planned and unplanned downtime.

Download PDFSpec Sheet: English

PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns

PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns

September 23, 2020

AccuLock R consumables family of contact tips, nozzles and diffusers
AccuLock R Consumables

Tregaskiss is pleased to announce updates to our fixed automatic series MIG guns:

Now available with AccuLock R consumables

AccuLock™ R consumables are designed for increased tip life, and virtually eliminate contact tip cross-threading issues to help reduce both your planned and unplanned downtime.

New Online Configurators and Reverse Lookup Tools

Customers can configure all fixed automatic MIG guns to required specifications or reverse lookup existing gun part numbers.

Part number change to MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns

Tregaskiss® MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG gun part numbers have been changed from the 46 and 64 series part numbering convention. Customers can look up legacy part numbers using the new Tregaskiss MW1 MIG gun part number conversion tool.

New Spec Sheets

Get more information for all consumables and replacement parts for your Tregaskiss fixed automatic MIG guns:

  • SP-MA1 | Tregaskiss MA1 fixed automatic air-cooled MIG guns spec sheet
  • SP-MW1 | Tregaskiss MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns spec sheet
  • SP-AW2 | Tregaskiss AW2 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns spec sheet

Learn more about our fixed automatic MIG guns or AccuLock R consumables.

PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals

PACKAGING CHANGES —

Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals

August 18, 2020

Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® and Bernard® MIG welding product owner’s manuals look different than previous versions. This is because we recently refreshed the design and format of these product manuals, but their contents remain the same. No changes to the important installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, parts lists and other information and instructions have been made.
 

Tregaskiss® Product Owner’s ManualsTregaskiss® Product Owner’s ManualsBernard® Product Owner’s ManualsBernard® Product Owner’s Manuals
Old Format | Tregaskiss Product ManualNew Format | Tregaskiss Product ManualOld Format | Bernard Product ManualNew Format | Bernard Product Manual
Old FormatNew FormatOld FormatNew Format


The most current version of these newly formatted owner’s manuals, along with other product manuals and spec sheets, are available for download from our website from the respective product pages as well as the Spec Sheets and Owner’s Manuals page.

Printed inventory will be replaced as a running change.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –

ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

August 12, 2020

Tregaskiss will discontinue the sales of ACA and ACB series automatic air-cooled MIG guns (formerly branded Bernard®) and parts as of January 31, 2021.

Click here for a list of affected part numbers
 

Replacement Gun Option

Tregaskiss® Auto Head Fixed Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns are available as replacements.

Please reach out to your ITW Welding sales representative for assistance. 

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please kindly contact your local representative.

Learn more about our Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic MIG Guns

NEW PRODUCT – Expanded AccuLock™ S Power Pin Offering

NEW PRODUCT – Expanded AccuLock™ S Power Pin Offering

August 11, 2020

We are pleased to announce that the AccuLock S consumables system has been expanded to include new Lincoln®, Tweco® #4 and Tweco® #5 AccuLock S power pins. These three new power pins are also configurable options in our online BTB MIG gun configurator.

Lincoln®Tweco® #4Tweco® #5

Part Numbers

Feeder ManufacturerAccuLock S Power PinAccuLock S Power Pin CapAccuLock S Power Pin CapAccuLock S Power Pin Cap
0.023″-0.030″0.030″-0.045″0.045″-3/32″
Lincoln®2200210220019222001932200212
Tweco® #42200150220018322001842200209
Tweco® #52200157220018622001872200208

The AccuLock S consumables system is designed to address liner trim length errors and erratic wire feeding. 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.

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

Reduce troubleshooting, production downtime and rework with AccuLock S Consumables.

PRODUCT CHANGE — Changes to Crimping on Select Nozzles

PRODUCT CHANGE — Changes to Crimping on Select Nozzles

August 4, 2020

Effective immediately, you may notice a slight change to the crimp area of some Tregaskiss® nozzles. Within our manufacturing process, we have begun to transition from six-jaw to eight-jaw crimpers. Rest assured that the durability and performance of Tregaskiss nozzles will remain the same.

The only difference you will notice is a slight change limited to the crimp area of the nozzle.
The difference is shown below:

 Part number 401-6-62 with an eight-jaw crimper Part number 401-20-62 with a six-jaw crimper  Part number 401-20-62 with an eight-jaw crimper
Part Number: 401-6-62 Assembled with a six-jaw crimperPart Number: 401-6-62 Assembled with an eight-jaw crimperPart Number 401-20-62 Assembled with a six-jaw crimperPart Number 401-20-62 Assembled with an eight-jaw crimper

Timeline for Transitioning to Eight-Jaw Crimpers
(Actual ship dates will be dependent upon existing inventory levels at time of assembly transition)

  • July 2020: This transition has already begun on part number 401-6-62, with additional part numbers to follow
  •  August 2020: All heavy duty (HD) Tregaskiss nozzles will transition to the new style crimp and will be completed by August 31 
  • September 2020: All standard duty (SD) Tregaskiss nozzles will transition to the new style crimp and will be completed by September 30

For complete product information:
AccuLock™ R Consumables
TOUGH LOCK® Consumables 

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series MIG Guns

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT –
TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

December 1, 2017

As of December 29, 2017, all TOUGH GUN® G2 and ThruArm® G2 series robotic air-cooled MIG guns will be discontinued as they are being replaced by TOUGH GUN CA3 and TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns. The TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 series product lines will be fully supported with replacement parts (necks, cables, gun modules) until the end of 2018.

TOUGH GUN G2 Robotic MIG Gun photo
TOUGH GUN™ G2 Series

Affected Part Numbers:

  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with RA2
  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with TA2
  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with SG59

Download PDF Archived Tech Guides:

  • M074 TOUGH GUN G2 Series
  • M080 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series
  • M084 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series for FANUC® Robots
  • M085 Technical Addendum for TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Neck Installation for Motoman® Robots

Download PDF Archived Technical Inserts:

  • INS070 Wire Brake Installation for TOUGH GUN G2 Series MIG Guns
  • INS072 TOUGH GUN G2 Series TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Installation for KUKA® Robots
  • INS091 TOUGH GUN ThruArm MIG Gun Installation

    DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

    DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –
    Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

    November 11, 2019

    In September 2017, Tregaskiss entered into a Master Distribution Agreement with DINSE GmbH to provide best-in-class robotic water-cooled MIG guns to the North American market under the Tregaskiss® by DINSE™ brand name. After many discussions between Tregaskiss and DINSE, we have made an amicable and mutual decision to end our business relationship.

    This notice is to officially announce that Tregaskiss will discontinue sales of Tregaskiss® by DINSE™ Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns, parts and consumables as of April 30, 2020. Until that termination date, Tregaskiss will not accept orders from new customers but will continue to provide product to support existing customers.

    Details of affected part numbers can be accessed here.

    Replacement MIG Gun Options

    When current Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns eventually require replacement, end users have two options:

    1. For customers who wish to transition to a Tregaskiss® robotic water-cooled MIG gun (over-arm torch only), options are available. Please reach out to your ITW Welding sales representative for assistance.
    2. For customers who wish to replace their Tregaskiss by DINSE torch with a DINSE robotic water-cooled MIG gun, DINSE direct replacement part numbers are provided in the appendix.

    Parts and Consumables

    After April 30, 2020, please obtain all replacement parts and consumables from the relevant manufacturer.

    Please contact your local representative with any questions regarding these changes.


    DINSE-USA Inc.

    Wood Dale, Illinois, USA

    dinse@sales-us.com

    704-516-4221

    Tregaskiss

    Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    customerservice@tregaskiss.com

    519-737-3000

      NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss Nozzles for AccuLock R Consumables

      NEW PRODUCT —
      Tregaskiss Nozzles for AccuLock R Consumables

      April 3, 2020

      Tregaskiss is proud to announce the addition of two new nozzles to the AccuLock™ R consumables offering. Only slightly larger than 1/2″ bore nozzles, these 5/8″ bore nozzles offer almost the same weld access while still providing the clearance needed for reliable gas flow and reaming to the gas holes.

      Part Numbers

      • 401-30-62 – 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick out, brass, slip-on, 0.938″ O.D.
      • 401-30-62T – 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick out, brass, thread-on, 0.938″ O.D.
      Tregaskiss slip-on nozzle for use AccuLock R consumables shown from front
      401-30-62
      Tregaskiss thread-on nozzle for use AccuLock R consumables shown from front
      401-30-62T

      These new nozzles are also now configurable on TOUGH GUN® TA3 and CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns. Learn more about AccuLock R consumables, or configure your robotic MIG gun online.

        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)

          PRODUCT UPDATE – Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer

          PRODUCT UPDATE —
          Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer

          December 2, 2019

          Effective November 15, 2019, the TOUGH GUN® TT3E (Ethernet) reamer is now running updated firmware and software. The ARGEE software has been updated from version 4.0 to 4.1, and the firmware from version 3.5 to 3.6.

          What’s New?

          • Firmware: Allows the Turck ARGEE 4.1 software to be loaded through the Turck Service IP Tool.
          • Software: Spray time was reduced from 250 milliseconds to 1 millisecond, allowing full control over spray time via the robot controller rather than the reamer.

          Compatibility

          • ARGEE 4.1 software can run on firmware 3.5, however, ARGEE 4.0 cannot operate on firmware 3.6.
          • The HMI that is currently available for download on the Tregaskiss.com website is compatible with ARGEE 4.1 only. If you are running ARGEE 4.0, please download the compatible HMI from the Resources tab on the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer webpage.

          Downloads

          • The new ARGEE 4.1 software package can be downloaded from the Software tab on the TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer webpage.
          • The new firmware version 3.6 cannot be downloaded from the Tregaskiss.com website. Please contact Tregaskiss Technical Support to request this file.

          For more information or to access software files, please visit the TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer webpage.

            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.

                PACKAGING CHANGE – 5-Gallon TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Pail

                PACKAGING CHANGES –
                5-Gallon TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Pail

                July 1, 2018

                Tregaskiss has made changes to its 5-Gallon (18.9 L) TOUGH GARD® anti-spatter liquid pail design for increased strength and durability. Designed with a heavy duty integrated handle, this new container is easier to handle and can be easily stacked for maximized storage space. The new design also offers an improved seal to eliminate spillage during shipping.

                Like the former pail design, this new 5-Gallon container is compatible with the TOUGH GARD anti-spatter multi-feed system

                Affected Part Numbers:

                • TG-101-05     TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid, 5-Gal (18.9 L)  
                TOUGH GARD 5 gallon bucket old style bucket
                OLD
                5-Gallon (18.9 L)
                TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid
                Container
                TOUGH GARD new style bucket
                NEW
                5-Gallon (18.9 L)
                TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid
                Container

                Learn more about TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid or the TOUGH GARD anti-spatter multi-feed system.


                  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 – BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle Option

                    DISCONTINUED PRODUCT –
                    BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle Option

                    August 1, 2019

                    To continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, we regularly assess our product offering to ensure focus and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio. Accordingly, due to low demand, we are discontinuing the 500 amp B Series Handle option from our BTB MIG gun offering.

                    Effective August 16, 2019, the following part numbers will no longer be available:

                    • 4422B (trigger kit)
                    • 4522 (trigger kit, locking)
                    • 4408 (handle kit)

                    Please note that a comparable replacement is the O Series Handle option, which is also configurable in our BTB MIG gun product line. 

                    Learn more about Bernard® BTB MIG guns and available options, or configure a BTB MIG gun.

                      PRODUCT CHANGE – TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter Blades

                      PRODUCT UPDATE —
                      TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter Blades

                      July 30, 2019

                      Tregaskiss has made the following changes to its TOUGH GUN® reamer cutter blades:

                      Summary of Color Changes and Affected Part Numbers

                      Image of reamer cutter blade with old coating
                      OLD Coating
                      Image of reamer cutter blade - old coating
                      OLD Coating
                      Image of reamer cutter blade with new black coating
                      NEW Black Oxide Coating

                      Affected Part Numbers – New Black Oxide Coating

                      • RC-06 – 3/8″ bore
                      • RC-08 – 5/8″ bore, Binzel®
                      • RC-12 – 3/4″ bore
                      • RCT-01 – 5/8″ bore
                      • RCT-04 – 1/2″ bore
                      • RCT-05 – 1/2″ bore, TOUGH ACCESS™
                      • RCT-10 – 5/8″ bore, TOUGH ACCESS
                      • RCT-13 – 3/4″ bore, robotic water-cooled
                      • RCT-16 – 15.5 mm, Panasonic® 350 amp
                      • RCT-17 – 16.0 mm, Panasonic 500 amp
                      • RCT-18 – 15.5 mm nozzle M10 tip WH500T torch, Binzel

                      Summary of Design Changes and Affected Part Numbers

                      Image of reamer cutter blade with twin flute
                      OLD Dual Flute Design
                      Image of reamer cutter blade with new black coating and single flute design
                      NEW Single Flute Design

                      Affected Part Numbers – New Single Flute Design (effective August 1, 2019)

                      • RCT-01 – 5/8″ bore
                      • RCT-04 – 1/2″ bore

                      The above changes will be implemented as a running change and will be sold under the same part numbers as the previous design.

                        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 – Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns and Service Parts

                          DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –
                          Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns

                          January 8, 2019

                          Our product offering is regularly assessed to ensure focus on customer needs and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio, so we can continue to deliver sustainable value to our customers. Accordingly, due to low demand, the following products will be discontinued:

                          Legacy F-Gun™ MIG Guns

                          Effective January 8, 2019, all legacy F-Gun MIG gun part numbers and all F-Gun series service parts will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.


                          Affected Part Numbers

                          Part NumberDescription
                          4610F-Gun MIG Gun, 10 ft
                          4615F-Gun MIG Gun, 15 ft
                          4610EF-Gun MIG Gun, 10 ft, Euro
                          4615EF-Gun MIG Gun, 15 ft, Euro
                          4610MF-Gun MIG Gun, 10 ft, Miller®
                          4615MF-Gun MIG Gun, 15 ft, Miller
                          4610LF-Gun MIG Gun, 10 ft, Lincoln®
                          4615LF-Gun MIG Gun, 15 ft, Lincoln
                          4610TF-Gun MIG Gun, 10 ft, Tweco®
                          4615TF-Gun MIG Gun, 15 ft, Tweco
                          408Handle, F-Gun Series
                          4627Neck, F-Gun Series
                          429Trigger, F-Gun Series

                          Replacement Options

                          The following 600 amp Bernard® BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun models (with T series straight handles and locking triggers) are recommended replacement options:

                          Legacy F-Gun MIG Gun Part NumberReplacement BTB MIG Gun Part Number
                           4610Q6010NU3LBC
                           4615Q6015NU3LBC
                           4610MQ6010NU3LMC
                           4615MQ6015NU3LMC
                           4610LQ6010NU3LLC
                           4615LQ6015NU3LLC
                           4610TQ6010NU3LTC
                           4615TQ6015NU3LTC

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                            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

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