One of the first products Bernard ever introduced was the 40B Shortstub™ stick electrode holder and it’s still satisfying customers today! OverviewSpecsPart Numbers Electrode can be used to within one inch of the high heat, high impact head compared with the normal three inches of electrode leftover with typical tong-type holdersDesigned to greatly improve productivity [...]
For companies faced with training new welders, it is important to instill good habits early in the process. Doing so helps ensure the welders are well prepared not only to create quality welds, but also to contribute positively to the operation’s productivity. It can also help the welders gain the confidence they need to become [...]
Complete the form below and a Bernard and Tregaskiss representative will get back to you within 2 business days. Locations Bernard – Americas 449 W. Corning RoadBeecher, IL, USA 60401 Phone: +1-708-946-2281Fax: +1-708-946-6726Toll Free (Canada & USA): 1-855-MIGWELD (644-9353)Toll Free Fax (Canada & USA): 1-888-946-6726 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Converting Your Keyed or Quick-Change Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun to the 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled Model Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about converting from the keyed or quick-change robotic water-cooled MIG gun to the 600 amp robotic water-cooled model: I think the 600 amp product will create accessibility [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Upgrading Your Robotic MIG Gun with TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Technology Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about upgrading your existing TOUGH GUN® robotic air-cooled MIG gun to a model equipped with TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® technology: I think TOUGH GUN I.C.E. components will create accessibility problems. What are my [...]
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
May 22, 2009 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 neckTapered seat provides a locking action similar to [...]
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.
January 29, 2009 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)
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
September 19, 2008 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).
June 8, 2009 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
November 26, 2009 Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® parts and consumables are arriving in different bags. We transitioned from the white bag design branded with the TOUGH GUN® name to a black bag design with the Tregaskiss brand name. In addition to changing the branding and color of the bags, the overall usability has [...]
July 14, 2010 Tregaskiss has expanded its QUICK LOAD® liner offering ot include three new wire sizes for 0.030″, 1/16″ to 5/64″, and 0.078″ to 3/32″ wires. QUICK LOAD liners consist of a two-piece system that requires less than half the time and effort for replacement compared to conventional MIG gun liners, and they also ease routine [...]
November 12, 2010 Effective Monday, November 12, 2010, Tregaskiss has released a new design for the TOUGH GUN® reamer cutter blades. The new product is made in North America and has passed a series of stringent tests. As a result, we are proud to implement this product, approved by the Tregaskiss Engineering team, as our [...]
May 7, 2008 Previously we have supplied the type of TR-2210 solenoid valves (made by SMC) for the TOUGH GUN® reamer as shown in the image on the left (OLD). We now offer an improved DIN connection for this product (also from SMC) shown in the image on the right (NEW). This new product is rated “IP65” (as defined [...]
August 21, 2008 The TOUGH GUN® sprayer, used as a stand-alone unit or on a TOUGH GUN reamer, has been improved in the following ways: The reservoir is now made of nylon rather than Polycarbonate. The nylon material has proven to be more durable over time when compared with Polycarbonate. (NOTE: The nylon material is [...]
May 14, 2008 The design of the wire cutter blade has been improved to more securely fasten to the TOUGH GUN® wire cutter (WC-100). The WC-100-7 wire cutter blade kit includes the new blade and insert, and is backwards compatible with older wire cutters. Product insert INS049 provides installation and replacement instructions. Factory-installed wire cutter [...]
March 2, 2008 The TOUGH GUN Reamer just got TOUGHER! The next generation TOUGH GUN® reamer will knock you out with its powerful one-two punch: Rugged durability PLUS new features that improve reliability, ease maintenance, and provide a safer and more accurate setup. Watch our online animation to learn more about the Next Generation TOUGH [...]
June 24, 2009 Tregaskiss has implemented a series of changes to the TOUGH GUN® robotic neck checking fixtures product line. Below is the new simplified offering of robotic neck checking fixtures: Product TypePart NumberReplacesQuick-Change Robotic Air-Cooled Necks G-405CA N/A TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Robotic NecksG-405CA and G-495-8G-4051 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Robotic Necks with Wire Brake (WB) [...]
June 19, 2008 Tregaskiss is proud to introduce the TOUGH GUN® ThruArm® series featuring low-stress robotic (LSR) unicable technology. This new robotic MIG gun feeds through the arm of the robot and incorporates a unique unicable that offers 360 degrees of continuous rotation. Designed specifically to minimize downtime and improve welding performance on today’s through-arm robotic welding systems, the TOUGH [...]
December 8, 2008 Tregaskiss is pleased to offer an improved rear housing for robotic Euro MIG guns (part #677E), which provides improved protection from the welding environment, it’s easier to install and maintain, it has a larger, more robust spring, and it’s backwards compatible with existing robotic Euro MIG guns.