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Discontinued Products – AutoLength™ Power Pins

Discontinued Products – AutoLength™ Power Pins

To continue to provide the best products and solutions to our customers, we routinely review, assess and evaluate our product line-up to ensure their features and benefits still hold their value. Accordingly, we have decided to discontinue our AutoLength™ power pins, effective January 10, 2025.

These AutoLength pins are currently used across both semi-automatic and robotic/fixed automatic product lines. Until the effective date, you can still purchase existing configurations as well as replacement AutoLength pins (or until inventory is depleted, whichever occurs first).

The charts below show the standard power pin that replaces each AutoLength option for both welding applications. You may also find instructions here for replacing an AutoLength power pin with a standard power pin.

To configure a new MIG gun part number using a standard power pin, please utilize our online configurators. Your new configuration will also include a full parts list. 

If you have any questions or need assistance configuring a new gun or finding a replacement part number, please contact our Customer Service Team by phone at 1.855.MIGWELD (1.855.644.9353) or via email at CS@itwmig.com.

PACKAGING CHANGE – Diffusers 404-XX, D-ATSH-100, D-ATTH-100

PACKAGING CHANGE – Diffusers 404-XX, D-ATSH-100, D-ATTH-100

Effective October 11, 2024, the following 100-pack diffusers will be packaged in boxes instead of bags.

100-pack DiffusersDescription
404-18TOUGH LOCK®, Standard Duty
404-20TOUGH LOCK, HD
404-26TOUGH LOCK, HD
404-30TOUGH LOCK, HD
404-31TOUGH LOCK, HD
404-32TOUGH LOCK, HD for Robotic
D-ATSH-100AccuLock™ R Diffuser, Slip-On
D-ATTH-100AccuLock R Diffuser, Thread-On

The box dimensions are 6” x 6” x 4” (15.24cm x 15.24cm x 10.16cm).

Discontinued Parts: QUICK LOAD® Liners, 415-30-XXQ, 415-564-XXQ, 415-332-XXQ

Discontinued Parts: QUICK LOAD® Liners, 415-30-XXQ, 415-564-XXQ, 415-332-XXQ

Due to low demand, effective December 13, 2024, the following QUICK LOAD liners will be discontinued:

  • 415-30-6Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 0.30”, 6’
  • 415-30-15Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 0.30”, 15’
  • 415-564-6Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 1/16”-5/64”, 6’
  • 415-564-15Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 1/16”-5/64”, 15’
  • 415-564-25Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 1/16”-5/64”, 25’
  • 415-332-15Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 3/32”, 15’
  • 415-332-25Q: QUICK LOAD liner, 3/32”, 25’

As a suggested replacement, we offer conventional liners (rear loading).

QUICK LOAD® LinerTregaskiss® Conventional Liner
(Robotic/Automation)
Bernard® Conventional Liner
(Semi-Auto)
415-30-6Q415-30-25L2A-15
415-30-15Q415-30-25L2A-15
415-564-6Q415-564-6L6A-15
415-564-15Q415-564-15L6A-15
415-564-25Q415-564-25L6A-25
415-332-15Q415-332-15L7A-15
415-332-25Q415-332-25L7A-25

These liners are currently used across both semi-automatic and robotic/fixed automatic product lines. On the effective date, these seven QUICK LOAD liners will no longer be available, removed from our product configurators, and guns previously configured with these liners will no longer be available for purchase.

Please use our online configurators and/or consult Customer Service to find a suitable replacement by phone at 1.855.MIGWELD (644.9353) or email at cs@itwmig.com.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — BA1 COBOT MIG GUN

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — BA1 COBOT MIG GUN

Effective January 1, 2025, all Tregaskiss® BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG guns will be discontinued and replaced with TOUGH GUN® CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns.

Affected Part NumbersDirect Replacements
All MIG gun part numbers beginning with BA12Replace digits “BA12” with “RA12” (the rest of the part number remains the same)
All replaceable unicable part numbers beginning with BA1UReplace digits “BA1U” with “CA3U” (the rest of the part number remains the same)
All replaceable unicable part numbers beginning with EBA1UReplace digits “EBA1U” with “ECA3U” (the rest of the part number remains the same)

The change supports our commitment to maximize efficiencies and focus on delivering our best quality solutions to our customers.

Please contact your ITW sales representative with questions. 

PRODUCT UPDATE — CHANGE TO THE CABLE USED ON TOUGH GUN® CA3 MIG GUNS

PRODUCT UPDATE — CHANGE TO THE CABLE USED ON TOUGH GUN® CA3 MIG GUNS

Effective January 1, 2025, as part of our ongoing commitment to focus on opportunities to innovate our product portfolio and continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, we will be making a change to the unicable used on our TOUGH GUN® CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns.

The new unicable provides better flexibility in cobot and conventional over-the-arm robotic welding applications.

It is important to note the amperage rating of the TOUGH GUN® CA3 MIG gun will change from 385-amp to 350-amp with mixed gases at 100% duty cycle (ratings are based on tests that comply with IEC 60974-7 standards).

There will be no change to configured TOUGH GUN® CA3 MIG gun part numbers or its replacement or service parts.

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact your ITW sales representative.

NEW PRODUCT: SHROUDS FOR THE TOUGH GUN® TT4 REAMER AND WIRE CUTTER

NEW PRODUCT: SHROUDS FOR THE TOUGH GUN® TT4 REAMER AND WIRE CUTTER

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new reamer shroud and wire cutter shroud. These new shrouds are intended to encourage safe practices when the TOUGH GUN® TT4 reamers are used in cobot welding applications where the operator could be near the reamer during operation.

Moving forward, all TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E reamers configured specifically for use in cobot welding applications will come factory-equipped with a reamer shroud, and if the reamer is configured with the wire cutter option, the wire cutter shroud will also be factory installed.

The wire cutter can be purchased with or without the wire cutter shroud, and the reamer and the wire cutter shrouds are both available for purchase separately for customers who would like to retrofit their existing equipment, but it is important to note that if retrofitting a reamer and/or a wire cutter manufactured before March 2024, additional components will be required.

Please contact our technical support team or your local ITW representative for additional assistance if trying to retrofit older models.

TT4-SHR
Reamer shroud only, for
TOUGH GUN® TT4 reamer

WC-400C
Wire cutter equipped
with wire cutter shroud

WC-400-SHR
Wire cutter shroud only,
for wire cutter

If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact your local ITW representative.

New Product: Chrome Zirconium AccuLock™ Contact Tips 0.052” and 1/16” – Now Available

New Product: Chrome Zirconium AccuLock™ Contact Tips 0.052” and 1/16” – Now Available

T-A052ZH  0.052″ (1.3 mm); qty. 10
T-A052ZH-1000.052″ (1.3 mm); qty. 100
T-A062ZH      1/16″ (1.6 mm); qty. 10
T-A062ZH-100      1/16″ (1.6 mm); qty. 100

Please contact the Bernard and Tregaskiss Customer Service team by phone at 1.866.MIGWELD (644.9353) or email at cs@itwmig.com with any questions.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Change to Profile of TOUGH GUN® TA3 MIG Gun Connector Housings

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Change to Profile of TOUGH GUN® TA3 MIG Gun Connector Housings

As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we are making a change to the
TOUGH GUN® TA3 gun connector housing to accommodate an additional setscrew (see ‘Setscrew 2’
in Figure 2) which is designed to improve TCP repeatability when using long/extended length necks by providing additional support to help secure the neck firmly in place.

In order to make this change, extra thread engagement was required for the front setscrew which increased the profile of the front housing by 0.157” at the largest section (see Figure 3). And rather than the M6 x 1.0 setscrew currently used in our existing design, the new design uses two (2) M10 x 1.25 setscrews which have been tested and consistently achieved 340 in.-lbs. without causing any thread failures.

It is important to note that, like in our existing design, ‘Setscrew 1’ (see Figure 2) is responsible for the electrical (and mechanical) connection and must be installed and tightened properly, whereas ‘Setscrew 2’ is intended solely to achieve additional mechanical support. The sticker on the new gun connector housings has been revised to indicate a Step 1 / Step 2 approach (see Figure 4) to reflect this order of importance.

This incremental improvement will be rolled out as a running change as we work through current inventory, with full implementation targeted to be complete by the end of 2024.

If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact your local ITW representative.

PRODUCT UPDATE — CONFIGURATOR SIMPLIFICATION: S-GUN™ SEMI-AUTOMATIC MIG GUN CHANGES

PRODUCT UPDATE — CONFIGURATOR SIMPLIFICATION: S-GUN™ SEMI-AUTOMATIC MIG GUN CHANGES

Effective August 2024, we will simplify the configurable options of our S-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG guns. The simplification plan includes the following:

  • Cable options: Only available for 300 and 400 amps in lengths of 15 ft., 20 ft. and 25 ft.
  • Handle options: Configurable with either T-Series handle (standard, locking triggers) or O-Series (standard trigger).
  • Consumables: Configurable exclusively with AccuLock™ S; however, will remain compatible with entire consumable line-up to accommodate user preference.
  • Power Pins: Offered with Miller®, Tweco® 4 (with Miller® lead), Euro or Lincoln® power pins.

The S-Gun™ options will be removed from the BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG guns online configurator. We will create a dedicated product page for S-Guns™ on our website, which will also include a separate spec sheet.

In November, we will introduce an online configurator for S-Guns™.

The options removed from the configurator will remain available for purchase until the end of 2024. After this period, these options will be re-evaluated for potential discontinuation.

These changes aim to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for customers.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact your local ITW representative.


S-Gun™ Semi-Automatic MIG Gun Timeline of Changes


Discontinued Part: Liner for 3/64”-1/16” Aluminum wire, 1910038

Discontinued Part: Liner for 3/64”-1/16” Aluminum wire, 1910038

Due to low demand, as of June 12th, 2024, part number 1910038 has been discontinued. This item can be directly replaced with part number 415-116-23.

Please contact the Bernard and Tregaskiss Customer Service team by phone at 1.866.MIGWELD (644.9353) or email at cs@itwmig.com with any questions.

Discontinued Part: Spool & Push-Pull Gun Conversion Kit SGA-4 (Fronius®)

Discontinued Part: Spool & Push-Pull Gun Conversion Kit SGA-4 (Fronius®)

Due to low demand, as of June 3rd, 2024, part number SGA-4 has been discontinued. There is no direct replacement for this part.

Please contact the Bernard and Tregaskiss Customer Service team by phone at 1.866.MIGWELD (644.9353) or email at cs@itwmig.com for any questions.

Product Update: Jump Liner No Longer Included with BTB MIG Gun

Product Update: Jump Liner No Longer Included with BTB MIG Gun

BTB C Series Handle

As of April 29th, if choosing a rotatable neck option for your BTB gun, they will no longer include a jump liner in the box.

If you still require and wish to purchase a replacement jump liner, they are provided based on wire size and the part number information can be found at the link below.

For questions or more information, please contact your local ITW sales representative.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Quik Tip Contact Tip Part Number T2023 and T2030, Eliptical Contact Tip Part Number 4381A

Due to low demand, as of April 5, 2024, the part numbers in the table below have been discontinued.

Part NumberDescriptionReplacement
T2023Contact tip, Quik Tip series 2, tapered, 5/16″ OD, .023″ (.6 mm)Miller FasTip part number 209024 is a direct replacement. Must be ordered from Miller.
T2030Contact tip, Quik Tip series 2, tapered, 5/16″ OD, .030″ (.8 mm)Miller FasTip part number 209025 is a direct replacement. Must be ordered from Miller.
4381AContact tip, Elliptical, pipeline, .035″ (.9 mm)4623R insulator, DS-A2-C gas diffuser, TT-A035CH contact tip, and NST-A3818B nozzle

Please contact the Bernard and Tregaskiss Customer Service team by phone at 1.866.MIGWELD (644.9353) or email at cs@itwmig.com for any questions.

PRODUCT UPDATE — Material Improvement for Clean-Air® Fume Extraction MIG Gun Replaceable Hose Cover

PRODUCT UPDATE — Material Improvement for Clean-Air® Fume Extraction MIG Gun Replaceable Hose Cover

Coiled Straight handle Clean Air fume extraction MIG gun

You may have noticed a material improvement of the cable cover installed on all Bernard® Clean-Air™ fume extraction MIG guns. The new cable cover is more lightweight than the previous cover and allows greater flexibility of the hose assembly. Our replaceable cable cover hose protects from the damage that might be incurred on a hot workpiece, as well as extending the life of the hose for the Clean-Air fume MIG gun assembly.

For questions or more information, contact your local ITW sales representative.

PRODUCT UPDATE – Fume Extraction Neck Assembly Part Number Changes

PRODUCT UPDATE – Fume Extraction Neck Assembly Part Number Changes

Effective immediately, to simplify the ordering process on Bernard® Clean-Air® fume exhaust MIG guns, we have replaced the two parts needed to complete the complete the body assembly and vacuum tube assembly into one fume extraction neck assembly part number as shown in the chart below:

DescriptionFume Extraction Neck Assembly New Part NumbersDiscontinued Vacuum Tube Part Numbers and Body Assembly Part Numbers
45° neck, medium — handle option T23900472390027 + 1040082
60° neck, medium — handle option T23900482390028 + 1040083
45° neck, medium — handle option N23900492390029 + 1040084
60° neck, medium — handle option N23900502390030 + 1040085

For questions or more information, contact your local ITW Representative

CONFIGURATOR SIMPLIFICATION: Changes to all automation gun configurators

CONFIGURATOR SIMPLIFICATION: Changes to all automation gun configurators

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

Please be advised that, effective May 1, 2024, we are removing all TOUGH LOCK™ consumables and AutoLength pin options from our robotic, fixed automatic and cobot MIG gun configurators.

It is important to note the following:

  • “AccuLock™ consumables” and “No consumables” will remain available options where currently available.
  • TOUGH LOCK consumables are not being discontinued and can be ordered separately if required.
  • No standard duty AccuLock consumable options will be available at this time. If standard duty consumables are required, be sure to configure the gun with the “No consumables” option and order the appropriate standard duty TOUGH LOCK consumables separately.
  • Guns previously configured with TOUGH LOCK consumables and/or AutoLength pins will remain available for (re)order – no new TOUGH LOCK and/or AutoLength configurations will be available after May 1, 2024.
  • AutoLength pins are not being discontinued and can be ordered separately if required.

Impacted configurators are listed below:

  • TOUGH GUN TA3 ThruArm robotic air-cooled guns (TA1xxx)
  • TOUGH GUN CA3 robotic air-cooled guns (RA1xxx)
  • Tregaskiss 600 amp robotic water-cooled guns (RW16xxx)
  • Tregaskiss MA1 fixed automatic air-cooled guns (MA16xxx)
  • Tregaskiss MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled guns (MW1xxx)
  •  Tregaskiss BA1 cobot air-cooled guns (BA1xxx)

If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact your local ITW representative.

PRODUCT UPDATE — NEW ADDITION TO THE BERNARD FCAW SELF SHIELDED GUN PRODUCT OFFERING

PRODUCT UPDATE — NEW ADDITION TO THE BERNARD FCAW SELF-SHIELDED GUN PRODUCT OFFERING

NEW ICON
IronPro 450 amp short and long neck FCAW gun

We are proud to announce that effective immediately, a new 450-amp self-shielded FCAW series has been added to the Bernard self-shielded FCAW gun portfolio. The new IronPro™ self-shielded FCAW gun is ergonomically designed to provide excellent access and maneuverability in hard-to-reach weld joints and is ideal for rough use in harsh environments. The IronPro self-shielded FCAW guns also feature AccuLock™ S consumables to keep you welding in tight positions longer, with less contact tip changes and less troubleshooting.

Features and Benefits:

  • Features AccuLock™ S consumables
  • Choose from two neck sizes for different lengths and bend radii.
  • Short handle better accommodates maneuverability for improved joint access.
  • Sealed trigger keeps the trigger area slag and spatter free, reducing maintenance.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TGX Series MIG Gun Amperages

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TGX Series MIG Gun Amperages

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, as of March 1, 2024, we have discontinued the XS300, XL300 and XL400 amp TGX air-cooled MIG guns.  We are recommending our 200-amp Bernard BTB MIG guns to replace XS300, XL300 and 300-amp Bernard BTB Mig guns to replace XL400 amp TGX air-cooled MIG guns.

NOTE:  We will continue to support all XS180 and XS260 TGX air-cooled MIG guns.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select Reamer Stand Heights

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select Reamer Stand Heights

In effort to maximize efficiencies and continue to focus on delivering sustainable value to our customers, effective December 20, 2023, we will be discontinuing a variety of reamer stands due to low demand and sales volume.

Part Number Description
RST-20Reamer stand, 20-inch
RST-22Reamer stand, 22-inch
RST-23Reamer stand, 23-inch
RST-27Reamer stand, 27-inch
RST-29Reamer stand, 29-inch
RST-32Reamer stand, 32-inch
RST-35Reamer stand, 35-inch
RST-40Reamer stand, 40-inch
RST-45Reamer stand, 45-inch

TOUGH GUN® reamer stands are still part of our product portfolio and will remain available, in heights between 18 and 36 inches in 6-inch increments.

PRODUCT UPDATE – Washers to Be Pre-installed on All Tregaskiss® Cutter Blades

PRODUCT UPDATE – Washers to Be Pre-installed on All Tregaskiss® Cutter Blades

As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, beginning in February 2024 customers will begin to notice that Tregaskiss® cutter blades are coming with a pre-installed washer which is secured and held in place by an o-ring. This incremental improvement provides more convenience for customers by ensuring the washer remains securely in place and gets properly re-assembled when the cutter blade needs to be removed or replaced.

Effective February 5, 2024, this modification will be rolled out as a running change across our complete lineup of cutter blades. There will be no change to cutter blade part numbers, but please note that packaging will change to accommodate the addition of the washer.

Old and new cutter blades, the new cutter blades have the washer installed on them with new plastic packaging.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – BA1 Cobot MIG Guns to Feature Lighter Unicables

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – BA1 Cobot MIG Guns to Feature Lighter Unicables

Effective February 20, 2024, as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we are making a change to the unicable used on our Tregaskiss® BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG guns.

The new unicable better addresses customer needs for a lighter more flexible cable in their cobot welding applications. It is important to note the amperage rating of the BA1 cobot MIG gun will change from 385-amp to 350-amp with mixed gases at 100% duty cycle (ratings are based on tests that comply with IEC 60974-7 standards).

There will be no change to configured BA1 gun part numbers, but BA1 replaceable unicables are changing and will have the following new part numbers:

Part NumberDescription
BA1U03SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 3 ft
BA1U03.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 3.5 ft
BA1U04SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 4 ft
BA1U04.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 4.5 ft
BA1U05SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 5 ft
BA1U05.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 5.5 ft
BA1U06SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 6 ft
BA1U07SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 7 ft
BA1U08SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 8 ft
BA1U09SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 9 ft
BA1U10SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 10 ft
BA1U12SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 12 ft
BA1U15SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 15 ft
EBA1U03SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 3 ft
EBA1U03.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 3.5 ft
EBA1U04SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 4 ft
EBA1U04.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 4.5 ft
EBA1U05SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 5 ft
EBA1U05.5SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 5.5 ft
EBA1U06SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 6 ft
EBA1U07SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 7 ft
EBA1U08SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 8 ft
EBA1U09SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 9 ft
EBA1U10SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 10 ft
EBA1U12SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 12 ft
EBA1U15SBA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 15 ft

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your local ITW sales representative.

PRODUCT UPDATE — Change on Neck Body for all T and C Series Handle Configurations on Bernard BTB MIG Guns

PRODUCT UPDATE — Change on Neck Body for all T and C Series Handle Configurations on Bernard® BTB MIG Guns

Change from neck body from silver to black on all BTB Bernard T and C series handles.

Effective immediately, you will notice two differences on the neck body for all Bernard BTB MIG Guns with a T and C series handle configuration.

  1. The color of the neck body is changing from silver to black.
  2. Screw holes for the T and C series handle configuration have been added to the neck body.

This will be a running change as we deplete the current inventory of the old-style neck body. If you have questions, please contact your local ITW representative.

PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station

PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station

Improvements have been made to the dedicated motor lubricator on Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E reamers. Effective immediately, all new TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer orders will come equipped with the new lubricator, without any impact to the reamer part number. However, it is important to note that if ordering the lubricator separately, the part number has changed from TT4-LUB to TT4-2250.

New TT4-2250 motor lubricator enhancements:

  • Better drip rate control provides more accurate and consistent oil feed rate into the motor
  • No need to remove parts to check the oil level! Easily identify the oil level through a sight glass located on the outside of the lubricator
  • Air fittings are metal which better protects them from spatter

Same mounting footprint, no special adaptors needed.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your local ITW sales representative.

Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer

Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer

October 23, 2023

In effort to consolidate and simplify packaging and shipments, please note that effective immediately, customers who order a TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer robotic nozzle cleaning station configured with a wire cutter will no longer receive their wire cutter in a separate package as part of their shipment. The wire cutter unit is now being included inside the same single box with the reamer.

Affected Part Numbers:

  • All TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer part numbers ending in “WL” (i.e. TT4A093801WL)
  • All TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer part numbers ending in “PL” (i.e. TT4E106001PL)

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your local ITW sales representative.