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Fume Extraction MIG Gun Offering Expands, Adds Improved Features

[…] • Adjustable nozzle shroud with a front vacuum chamber that adjusts to one of four positions for optimized fume capture, gas flow and weld access. • Additional neck options of 30-, 45- and 60-degrees are now available for the curved handle model. • Inclusion in the Clean Air gun online configurator with expanded options. […]

Bernard Updates Online Configurators with Expanded Capabilities

[…] extended functionality and additional resources available. These online configurators let customers choose the specifications of their gun, including cable type and length, amperage, handle and trigger type, neck type, neck angle and length, contact tip, wire size, power pin and liner. Plus, the new Bernard® AccuLock S consumables are now available for selection in […]

Understanding MIG Gun Liners

[…] the use of fasteners). There is no liner measuring required during installation or replacement. The welding operator or maintenance personnel simply feeds the welding liner through the neck of the gun, locks it in place and cuts the liner flush with the back of the power pin.               […]

Configuring a MIG Welding Gun for Your Application

[…] right out of the box. You can configure each welding gun part with online configurators like those from Bernard. These parts include the: Cable Handle and trigger Neck type, angle and length Consumables Power pin Liner How do you get started? To configure the right MIG welding gun, look at the needs of your […]

Improving Welding Automation Safety With Risk Assessment and Training

Download 10 Tips for Robotic Welding Safety Robotic welding systems continue to gain in popularity due to their ability to increase productivity, improve quality and decrease costs in the right application. But they also offer a way to address a shortage of skilled labor for manual […]

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

[…] 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 Series Affected Part Numbers: All MIG gun part numbers beginning with RA2 All MIG gun […]

Signs Your MIG Gun Is Overheating – and How to Prevent It

[…] through the gun to the cable When you begin welding, the front-end consumables take the heat of the weld puddle. As welding continues, heat transfers into the neck and handle — and eventually into the cable. When heat is noticeable at the back end of the gun and in the cable, it’s likely the […]

7 MIG Welding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

[…] is to employ a consumable system designed for error-proof installation that eliminates incorrect liner trimming and requires no measuring. The welding liner loads through the MIG gun neck and is then locked in place at the front and back of the gun while also being concentrically aligned to the contact tip and the power […]

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Roughneck MIG Guns

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Miller Rough neck C-Series MIG Guns Effective April 30, 2015 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. discontinued the Roughneck® C-Series MIG gun series and replaced them with Bernard® BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns. Miller Electric will continue to offer consumables and replacement parts for the Roughneck C-Series MIG guns. Please see the cross […]

Common Problems With MIG Welding Consumables and How to Fix Them

[…] in an erratic arc and burnbacks. In more extreme cases, micro-arcing can cause MIG gun failure due to increased electrical resistance throughout the front-end consumables and gun neck. It may also prompt the welding operator to increase voltage in an effort to rectify poor welding performance, which can cause the gun to overheat. On […]

Managing MIG Guns and Consumables for Multiple Applications

[…] not have the capacity to swap out MIG guns to address multiple applications. Instead, they often standardize on one type of MIG gun and swap out the necks, installed with a jump liner that replaces the front part of the liner system (the rest seats in the power cable). Doing so allows them to […]

Cobots and Cobot MIG Guns: What To Know for Manufacturing Welding Operations

[…] common adopters.  A gun like the Tregaskiss BA1 cobot MIG gun features metal-to-metal connections that hold it in place in the mounting arm and keep the aluminum-armored neck firmly connected in the gun body to ensure accurate, quality welds. There are several benefits that can help operations save time and money while improving part […]

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

[…] 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, […]

Bernard BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Welding Guns

Bernard® BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Welding Guns Build your ultimate MIG gun. Choose from a variety of necks, handles and trigger styles to optimize welder ergonomics and weld access. Then standardize with a single line of consumables to simplify maintenance and contain costs. You can count on Bernard BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns to deliver […]

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tandem Robotic Torches

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –Tandem Robotic MIG Guns September 12, 2018 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, the following products will be discontinued:  Tandem Robotic MIG Guns Effective September 30, 2018, […]

Customizing Your GMAW Gun for the Job

[…] GMAW gun to match your application, however, can make a big difference in improving your comfort, and gaining the best welding performance. A GMAW gun’s trigger, handle, neck and power cable design all impact how long you can comfortably weld without experiencing fatigue or stress.  By ensuring your comfort, you lessen the chance of […]

Video | Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic MIG Guns

Tregaskiss® Fixed Automatic MIG Guns High performance consumables with an armored neck and body plus simple internal connections equal Tregaskiss fixed automatic MIG guns. They are quick and easy to maintain for maximum up-time and throughput. Models available in air-cooled or water-cooled.

Benefits of Flux-Cored Welding with a Bernard Dura-Flux Gun | Customer Testimonial

[…] Bernard® Dura-Flux™ self-shielded gun Bob Jolson, owner of Jolson Welding, talks about why he swears by the Bernard® Dura-Flux™ self-shielded flux-cored gun. “I like running the long neck, so all the heat’s away from me. You know the durability we haven’t really, really, really beat one up bad enough to have to retire it […]

PRODUCT UPDATE – Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun Maximizes Productivity

[…] ordered through Tregaskiss’ MIG gun Configurator and is available for wire sizes from 0.035- to 1/16-inch diameter. The Tregaskiss® robotic water-cooled MIG gun also includes a high-flow neck with four cooling channels and a water-cooled power cable that provides excellent cooling capacity to the front-end consumables to help extend their service life and allow […]

MIG Gun Consumables: Tips to Extend Life

Consumables for the welding gun can significantly impact the productivity and welding quality in an operation. This makes it important to keep consumables properly cleaned and maintained, to help minimize unplanned downtime, extend consumable life and optimize performance. The Heat Factor The heat produced in the welding process […]

Strong Bond and Strong Community at San Diego Continuing Education

[…] or Dura-Flux MIG Gun as part of a power source or wire feeder package to exchange the unused gun for a new gun with different cable length, neck, handle or trigger configurations. Bernard also provided Borinski with product information and support prior to and following his purchase to ensure the guns and consumables he […]

Handling, Installing, and Maintaining GMAW Consumables

[…] damage to the consumables, as well as excessive spatter accumulation. Follow the same procedure for installing and tightening the diffuser so that it fully connects with the neck. Some contact tips can be installed and held in place by hand-tightening the nozzle. Check the manufacturer’s recommendation for proper installation instructions. Inspect consumable connections regularly […]
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