NEW PRODUCT –
Bernard Clean Air Fume Extraction Gun

New Clean Air™ Fume Extraction Series

Reduce smoke at the source with an industrial-duty fume extraction gun that is comparable in size and weight to a regular welding gun.

• Small size of vacuum chamber provides good joint access and visibility
• Vacuum hose swivel on rear of handle improves flexibility and reduces wrist fatigue
• Ideal fume extraction solution for large weldment and confined space welding applications
• Compatible with Centerfire™, Quik Tip™ and TOUGH LOCK® consumables
• Compatible with QUICK LOAD® liners or conventional liners

Learn more on the Clean Air™ fume extraction gun product page

 PRODUCT UPDATE –
Neck Insulator Selection for BTB MIG Guns

Although no new neck insulators are being introduced due to implementation of the BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun platform on June 2, 2014, users should be aware that neck insulator replacement for these guns will be based on several variables including:

• Your gun’s amperage;
• Your gun’s neck / handle combination;
• The consumables series that you are using.  

Please use the following chart when selecting the appropriate replacement neck insulator:

NEW PRODUCT –
Common Straight Rear Strain Relief for the BTB MIG Gun Platform

New BTB platform MIG guns, launching on June 2, 2014, will feature a common straight rear strain relief (shown right) on almost all configurations.  This straight rear strain relief was originally introduced on Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN semi-automatic MIG guns and allows expansion or maintenance of several key features:

• Allows the QUICK LOAD® liner and QUICK LOAD liner AutoLength™ system to be offered with your choice of curved or straight front handle style
• Allows the double-life MIG gun system to continue to be available to customers who select a straight front handle whereby you can easily switch the front and back ends of the gun if your cable becomes worn at one end.
• Comes with a Lifetime warranty

Exceptions: Black Clamshell Rear Strain Relief with Bernard and Euro Power Pins

Only BTB platform guns configured with Bernard or Euro power pins will incorporate the black clamshell rear strain relief originally introduced on Bernard Q-Gun and S-Gun MIG Guns.  This rear strain relief is also now covered by the same Lifetime Warranty offered on the straight rear strain relief (above) for BTB platform guns.

Please note the following liner compatibility:

• Bernard pin is compatible with Bernard conventional liners and QUICK LOAD liners
• Euro Pin is compatible with Bernard conventional liners, QUICK LOAD liners and the QUICK LOAD liner AutoLength™ system

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
Dual Thread Necks for BTB MIG Guns

 
Beginning on June 2, 2014, Bernard’s new BTB MIG gun platform brings our Q-Gun™, S-Gun™ and T-Gun™ semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns into a single gun line and single configurator.  As a part of this launch, all fixed and rotatable necks offered through the new BTB MIG gun configurator will now feature a dual thread that allows the installation of your choice of consumables – TOUGH LOCK®, Centerfire™ or Quik Tip™ – without the need for special adaptor parts.

Please note that not all Bernard necks will have this new dual thread. Necks that will NOT have the new dual thread include:

• All styles of flex necks
• Black polymer necks for the TGX® series
• All water-cooled necks

How can I tell the difference between single and dual thread necks?

There is a subtle difference to the appearance of the threads on the necks as shown below:

Please click here for more details on necks offered through the BTB MIG gun platform.

The Bernard necks spec sheet can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking here.

PRODUCT CHANGE –
Bernard Power Pins

Beginning on June 2, 2014, Bernard’s new BTB MIG gun platform brings our Q-Gun™, S-Gun™ and T-Gun™ MIG Guns into a single gun line and single configurator.  To combine the gun lines, it was necessary to standardize the back ends of all BTB MIG guns with the straight rear strain relief found on Bernard® T-Gun™ MIG guns (formerly Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN® semi-automatic MIG guns). 

Similarly, the Tregaskiss power pins that mate with the T-Gun series have now been adopted with some slight modifications as the Bernard power pins for both Bernard semi-automatic and Tregaskiss robotic MIG guns. The slight modifications include a new overall hex shape (see image on right) and fixed gas barbs. 

Bernard MIG gun lines that are compatible with these pins include:

• BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns
• TGX® semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns
• T-Gun™ semi-automatic water-cooled MIG guns

Due to the expanded compatibility of these pins, some distributors and end users will be able to reduce inventories of Bernard replacement parts. 

For additional information on power pin kits and power pins, please click here to access the spec sheets in PDF format.

PRODUCT UPDATE –
New Handle Names for the BTB MIG Gun Platform 

Beginning on June 2, 2014, Bernard’s new Best of the Best Platform brings our Q-Gun™, S-Gun™ and T-Gun™ semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns into a single gun line and single configurator.  Since we now have six gun handle styles within a single configurator, we have developed the following naming scheme for our handles per the chart below:

B Series Small Curved Handle

B Series Large Curved Handle

O Series Small Curved Handle

O Series Large Curved Handle

T Series Small Straight Handle

T Series Large Straight Handle

C Series Straight Handle

Please note that all handle and trigger combinations previously offered continue to be available within the BTB MIG gun platform. 

To view a summary of trigger options and other features by handle, please click here.

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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
Improved Q-Nut Launching with the BTB MIG Gun Platform 

Along with the new Bernard® semi-automatic MIG guns BTB platform launching on June 2, 2014, Bernard is pleased to announce the launch of the improved Q-Nut used on all Bernard rotatable necks. It has been completely redesigned to offer a significant increase in durability. Please note that the new silicone ring, Q-Nut cover and silicone insulator are now installed from the back of the neck instead of the front.

“How to install the new Q-Nut” instructions are available on our website in the How-To Guides and Videos area of our Technical Support section. Please click here to access this How-To article.
 

PRODUCT UPDATE –
New Internal Stop in Centerfire and Quik Tip Diffusers

We have added internal stops to all Centerfire™ and Quik Tip™ diffusers to improve alignment between the liner and contact tip for enhanced wire feedability.

This product improvement is being implemented as a running change. 
 

What’s Changed?

The new internal stop inside Centerfire and Quik Tip diffusers prevents the liner from going all the way through the diffuser, therefore changing how liners need to be installed. Liner installation will now require the removal of the diffuser.

Please note that trim lengths will also be affected.

See product insert INS-DIFF for more information.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell the difference between Centerfire and Quik Tip diffusers with the NEW internal stop vs. the original style Centerfire and Quik Tip diffusers?

To help distinguish Centerfire diffusers (shown below, left) with the new internal stop, users can check the orientation of the roll mark. In original style diffusers, the roll mark is readable when the tip end is at the top. In diffusers with the new internal stop, the roll mark is readable when the neck end is at the top.

To distinguish Quik Tip diffusers (shown above, right) with the new internal stop, users can check the roll mark. In the original style diffusers, the roll mark has one Bernard starburst stamped before the part number. In diffusers with the new internal stop, the roll mark has a Bernard starburst stamped before AND after the part number.

For both Centerfire and Quik Tip diffusers, a second simple method to check for an internal stop would be to insert a liner into the diffuser. If the liner will not pass all the way through the diffuser, then an internal stop is present.

Please note that it is important to understand which diffuser you are using as this affects liner trim length during replacement. Please refer to the insert inside of your diffuser bag or click here for additional information about liner replacement and trim length details.

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