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- 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 […] - PACKAGING CHANGE – Diffusers 404-XX, D-ATSH-100, D-ATTH-100Effective October 11, 2024, the following 100-pack diffusers will be packaged in boxes instead of bags. 100-pack DiffusersDescription404-18TOUGH LOCK®, Standard Duty404-20TOUGH LOCK, HD404-26TOUGH LOCK, HD404-30TOUGH LOCK, HD404-31TOUGH LOCK, HD404-32TOUGH LOCK, HD for RoboticD-ATSH-100AccuLock™ R Diffuser, Slip-OnD-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-XXQDue 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 […]
- New Product: Chrome Zirconium AccuLock™ Contact Tips 0.052” and 1/16” – Now AvailableNew Product: Chrome Zirconium AccuLock™ Contact Tips 0.052” and 1/16” – Now Available T-A052ZH 0.052″ (1.3 mm); qty. 10T-A052ZH-1000.052″ (1.3 mm); qty. 100T-A062ZH 1/16″ (1.6 mm); qty. 10T-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.
- Discontinued Part: Liner for 3/64”-1/16” Aluminum wire, 1910038Discontinued 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®)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.
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Quik Tip Contact Tip Part Number T2023 and T2030, Eliptical Contact Tip Part Number 4381ADue to low demand, as of April 5, 2024, the part numbers in the table below have been discontinued. Part NumberDescriptionReplacementT2023Contact 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 […]
- Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® ConsumablesTo 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, as of October 1, 2023, a complete list of discontinued products is now available. Click here to download the complete list in PDF […]
- NEW PRODUCT — ACCULOCK™ S FOR CONVENTIONAL LINER STARTER KIT — NOW AVAILABLE
The AccuLock™ S for Conventional Liners starter kit (part number: ALCSK-1) is designed to help welders convert from their current BTB MIG gun consumables to AccuLock™ S consumables. - PRODUCT CHANGE — AccuLock™ Conventional Liner Gas Diffusers
All AccuLock S conventional liner gas diffusers began shipping with a gray o-ring instead of a black o-ring on February 22, 2023. The gray o-ring makes it easier to tell the difference between an AccuLock S dual-locked liner gas diffuser and an AccuLock S conventional liner gas diffuser. - PRODUCT CHANGE — TOUGH LOCK™ Retaining Head O-Ring Color Change
PRODUCT CHANGE — TOUGH LOCK™ Retaining Head O-Ring Color Change July 7, 2022 The o-ring used in select TOUGH LOCK retaining heads has changed. The functionality and design will remain the same, the only noticeable change is a slight variation in the color, transitioning to a darker shade of green. All orders shipped after June […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design ChangeThe design of all AccuLock S power pin caps will be updated to allow retention of AccuLock S liners with a set screw instead of a rubber washer. This running change impacts Bernard® BTB MIG guns. It takes place on March 17, 2022. All BTB MIG guns configured with AccuLock S consumables ordered and/or built […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact TipsJuly 14, 2021 Effective June 30, 2021 (or when inventory is depleted), we will be discontinuing six (6) extremely low volume elliptical contact tips as part of an ongoing effort to improve our product offering and reduce complexity. Part NumberDescription1597Contact tip, elliptical, 1500 series, 0.023″ (0.6 mm)1594Contact tip, elliptical, 1500 series, 7/64″ (2.8 mm)1595Contact tip, […]
- PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000For the convenience of our customers, the most popular sizes of our copper AccuLock contact tips and AccuLock R diffusers are now available in larger quantity packaging. Please reference the new part numbers in the chart below: New 100 Pack Contact Tip Part NumbersNew 1000 Pack Contact Tip Part NumbersNew 100 Pack Diffuser Part NumbersT-A030CH-100T-A030CH-1000D-ATTH-100T-A035CH-100T-A035CH-1000D-ATSH-100T-A039CH-100T-A039CH-1000—T-A045CH-100T-A045CH-1000—T-A052CH-100T-A052CH-1000—T-A062CH-100——T-A072CH-100——T-A078CH-100——T-A094CH-100—— […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Packages of 1000
AccuLock™ contact tips for 0.030” (0.8 mm) to 0.052” (1.4 mm) wire sizes are now available in packages of 1000. Affected Part Numbers: T-A030CH-10000.030″ (0.8 mm)T-A035CH-10000.035″ (0.9 mm)T-A039CH-10000.039″ (1.0 mm)T-A045CH-10000.045″ (1.2 mm)T-A052CH-10000.052″ (1.4 mm) AccuLock contact tips increase consumable life, reduce consumable replacement errors, simply consumables replacement and can be used across all semi-automatic, robotic […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 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
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 […] - PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsFormatting 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 […]
- 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® #4 Tweco® #5 Part Numbers Feeder ManufacturerAccuLock S […] - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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. 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, […] - PRODUCT CHANGE – 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. CONVENTIONAL (Shown Left) Miller® Power Pin Design If your power pin has a large ID, please contact […] - 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 404-72 Fronius® TPS 400i Accepts TOUGH LOCK contact tipsRequires Fronius nozzle and insulatorCompatible with reamer blade part number RCT-21 404-73 Lincoln® Magnum Pro® (Slip-On) Accepts TOUGH LOCK […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – 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 PRODUCT – Select NozzlesJanuary 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 […]
- 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 […] - 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 […] - PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss Bag Packaging
November 1, 2018 Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® parts and consumables are arriving in different bags. We transitioned from a black bag design to a white bag design. This new white bag design has a clear window on the back side of the bag to help make visual product identification easier, and the durability […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – New Liner Trim Length for Liners 6-Feet Long and Shorter
February 3, 2017 Tregaskiss now recommends trimming all rear-loading conventional and front-loading QUICK LOAD® liners that are 6-feet in length and shorter with a 1/2-inch stick out. This new trim length provides performance improvements for the liner and cable, and for wire feeding overall. It also helps to reduce some strain on both the liner […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Changes to Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping
January 16, 2015 Old crimp (shown left) New crimp (shown right) Tregaskiss has improved the crimp on our heavy duty (HD) nozzle offering. The profile on the crimping dies that form the ring crimp has been narrowed from a pad length of 0.450″ to a pad length of 0.390″ (see image below). This change significantly […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Bernard Conventional Liners
Bernard has implemented a material change to all Bernard conventional liners. All liners were previously produced from high carbon music wire. All liners will now be produced from high carbon music wire with tin zinc plated coating. Liners are still available in lengths of up to 25 feet (7.6 m) for various wire sizes. Part […] - NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Conventional Liners
Compatible with BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Guns and Legacy Q-Gun, S-Gun, & T-Gun Series MIG Guns Launched on June 2, 2014, the new Bernard® conventional liners are compatible with all legacy Q-Gun™, S-Gun™ and T-Gun™ MIG guns and all BTB platform guns, which allows you to simplify and reduce your inventory. The image to the right […] - NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Quik Tip HD Series ConsumablesDesigned for shipbuilding, trailer fabrication and other heavy equipment manufacturing operations. Increased wall thickness and insulating material reduces number of changeovers caused by heat degradationRemoveable nozzle cone lowers downtime and consumables cost by allowing operators to replace only the cone, the most frequently damaged part of the nozzle, without removing and replacing the entire nozzle […]
- NEW PRODUCT – QUICK LOAD Liner AutoLength System
November 12, 2012 The QUICK LOAD® liner AutoLength™ system from Tregaskiss is designed specifically to minimize downtime, wire feeding and quality issues commonly associated with the liner being cut to an incorrect length. Short liners are a common root cause of poor wire feeding. Further, a short liner does not have a chance of properly […] - NEW PRODUCT – Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun
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 - NEW PRODUCT – Thread-On Nozzle System
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 […] - NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK EHD Contact Tips
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. - NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK Adaptor for Tweco-Style Robotic Necks
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) - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Miller Quick-Connect Block
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 - NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK EXHD Contact Tips
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). - NEW PRODUCT – Cloos Power Pin
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 […] - NEW PRODUCT – Fronius Power Pin
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 […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Quick-Connect Blocks
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 […] - PRODUCT CHANGE – Tregaskiss Bags and Roll Marks
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 […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – New QUICK LOAD Liner Wire Sizes
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 […]
- 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). […] - Product Update: Jump Liner No Longer Included with BTB MIG Gun
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. […] - PRODUCT UPDATE — Material Improvement for Clean-Air® Fume Extraction MIG Gun Replaceable Hose CoverYou 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – Fume Extraction Neck Assembly Part Number ChangesEffective 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — NEW ADDITION TO THE BERNARD FCAW SELF SHIELDED GUN PRODUCT OFFERING
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 […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TGX Series MIG Gun AmperagesTo 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — Change on Neck Body for all T and C Series Handle Configurations on Bernard BTB MIG GunsEffective immediately, you will notice two differences on the neck body for all Bernard BTB MIG Guns with a T and C series handle configuration. The color of the neck body is changing from silver to black. Screw holes for the T and C series handle configuration have been added to the neck body. This […]
- BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2023Beginning April 11, 2023 Bernard has begun re-installing consumables back onto all BTB semi-automatic MIG guns so that your MIG gun arrives ready to weld. Note that guns built before April 11, 2023 will not have the consumables installed out-of-the-box and the nozzle and tip will be within a bag inside of the box. This […]
- PRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTINGPRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTING ON BERNARD® BTB MIG STRAIGHT HANDLE MIG GUNS WITH HYTREL® POLYMER CABLE — EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2023 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. […]
- BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022 August 1, 2022 Bernard has discontinued the sales of the Q150 semi-automatic air cooled MIG guns as of August 1, 2022.Click here for a list of discontinued part numbers. Replacement MIG gun options would be a configured Bernard® BTB 200 amp or TGX 180 amp MIG gun. […]
- BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022 July 26, 2022 In an effort to speed assembly time, we will stop installing the contact tip and nozzle on all MIG guns. Diffuser and liner will be installed. Contact tip and nozzle will be packaged separately in a bag and shipped in the box […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 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.
- PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsFormatting 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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle OptionAugust 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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns and Service PartsJanuary 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – Changes to the Bernard Fume Extraction MIG Gun Offering
March 9, 2018 We are proud to announce that effective immediately, you will notice some important changes to the Bernard® fume extraction MIG gun offering. Bernard FILTAIR™ fume extraction MIG guns are transitioning under the Clean Air™ brand name and will become our Bernard® Clean Air™ curved handle series fume extraction MIG guns. This product […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – 8 and 12 foot BTB MIG Gun Lengths
November 30, 2017 Effective immediately, all 8- and 12-foot length options in the BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun product lineup will be discontinued. BTB MIG guns will continue to be available in lengths of 10-, 15-, 20- and 25-feet. No other configurable options have been affected by this change. View available options or configure a […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – 300 amp Clean Air Fume Extraction MIG Gun Now Available
March 16, 2017 Bernard is pleased to announce that we have added a 300 amp model to our Clean Air™ fume extraction MIG gun offering. Reduce smoke at the source with an industrial-duty fume extraction gun that is comparable in size and weight to a regular welding gun. Features and Benefits NEW!! Available in 300 […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – Clean Air Gun Vacuum Tube and Chamber Finish Change
December 16, 2016 Bernard has changed the finish on all Clean Air™ fume extraction gun vacuum tubes and chambers from chrome to black. Effective immediately, all new guns, replacement vacuum tubes and replacement chambers will have the new darker finish. This change is purely aesthetic, and has no impact on performance, part numbering or price. […] - NEW PRODUCT – C Series Handle Option for BTB MIG Guns
New C Series Straight Handle The new C series straight handle expands our handle offering from six to seven options within our Bernard BTB MIG gun configurator. This new handle provides all the same benefits as our current T series straight handle, plus additional enhancements such as comfortable handle overmolding and an ergonomic rear swivel. […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Trigger Control Plug Housing
November 23, 2015 Bernard has redesigned the trigger control plug housing on located on the rear strain relief as well as the trigger control plug connection on BTB MIG guns. This change provides an internal connection which is more durable and also allows the strain relief to fit more easily into various feeders from major […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Roughneck 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 reference chart below to find the replacement Bernard BTB MIG […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Manual ProductsAs of August 4, 2014, the manual product line (cable connectors, lugs and splicers) from Bernard has been discontinued. Bernard has transitioned these products to a new supplier! Customers can contact Hopkin Manufacturing directly to place orders for these products. Hopkin Manufacturing: +1-800-524-1458 | hopkinsmfg.com
- 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 visibilityVacuum hose swivel on rear of handle improves flexibility and reduces wrist fatigueIdeal fume extraction solution […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – Neck Insulators 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. […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – Common Straight Rear Strain Relief for BTB MIG Guns
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 […] - 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 […] - 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™ […] - 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 […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Q-Nut for BTB MIG Guns
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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — BA1 COBOT MIG GUNEffective 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 ReplacementsAll 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — CHANGE TO THE CABLE USED ON TOUGH GUN® CA3 MIG GUNSEffective 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 […]
- 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 […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Change to Profile of TOUGH GUN® TA3 MIG Gun Connector HousingsAs part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we are making a change to theTOUGH 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 […]
- CONFIGURATOR SIMPLIFICATION: Changes to all automation gun configuratorsTo 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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select Reamer Stand HeightsIn 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 DescriptionRST-20Reamer stand, 20-inchRST-22Reamer stand, 22-inchRST-23Reamer stand, 23-inchRST-27Reamer stand, 27-inchRST-29Reamer stand, 29-inchRST-32Reamer stand, 32-inchRST-35Reamer stand, 35-inchRST-40Reamer stand, 40-inchRST-45Reamer […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – Washers to Be Pre-installed on All Tregaskiss® Cutter BladesAs 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 […]
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – BA1 Cobot MIG Guns to Feature Lighter UnicablesEffective 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning StationImprovements 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 […]
- Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 ReamerOctober 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERINGSeptember 20, 2023 In order to ensure focus on opportunities to innovate our product portfolio and continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, the changes identified below will be made to the Tregaskiss® 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun offering effective September 29, 2023. Physical changes to the product: The gun housing of 600 amp […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – 350 AMP MA1 FIXED AUTOMATIC MIG GUNS TO BE REPLACED WITH 385 AMP MA1 MODELS
September 5, 2023 Effective September 29, 2023, the 350 amp MA1 fixed automatic MIG gun will be removed from the Tregaskiss product portfolio and will be replaced with the existing equivalent 385 amp MA1 fixed automatic model. This initiative allows us to focus on delivering our best quality solution to our customers. The only differences […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station Online Configurator and Reverse Lookup Tools
Tregaskiss introduces a new online configurator for its TOUGH GUN® TT4 reamer robotic nozzle cleaning stations. The new mobile-friendly configurator allows users to quickly and easily customize their analog or ethernet reamer for their exact application. Users simply follow a series of steps to configure a reamer model, first selecting the V-block and cutter blade […] - Product Improvement – LSR+ (Plus) Unicables
For use with TOUGH GUN® TA3 ThruArm® series robotic MIG guns, LSR+ (Low-Stress Robotic) unicables incorporate new SmoothTurn™ technology to maximize production uptime. - NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E Reamer Nozzle Cleaning StationsSeptember 1, 2021 NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Nozzle Cleaning Stations We are pleased to announce the launch of the new TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E reamer nozzle cleaning stations. Tregaskiss has enhanced the trusted dependability of our existing TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E reamers with superior performance, high durability components and […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss BA1 Cobot MIG Gun Online Configurator
May 3, 2021 Today we launched our new online configurator and reverse lookup for the BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG gun! This new mobile-friendly online configurator allows you to build a gun part number for an entire cobot system or just the MIG gun. You can also input an already configured gun part number into the reverse lookup tool […] - NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss® BA1 Cobot Air-Cooled MIG Gun
March 31, 2021 We are pleased to announce the launch of the Tregaskiss BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG gun. Tregaskiss has incorporated its well-known and dependable performance into the new BA1 cobot MIG gun. The gun’s simple and durable design helps operators stay focused on welding, not troubleshooting, to help increase uptime and throughput. Tregaskiss delivers […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG GunsFebruary 26, 2021 Tregaskiss® will discontinue the sales of ACC and ACD series automatic air-cooled MIG guns (formerly branded Bernard®) and parts as of August 31, 2021. These are in addition to the ACA and ACB series that were discontinued in January. Click here for a list of affected part numbers Replacement Gun Option Tregaskiss […]
- PACKAGING CHANGES — Changes to TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Containers
January 26, 2021 Customers will begin to notice Tregaskiss® TOUGH GARD® anti-spatter liquid packaging is arriving in different containers. This is because we recently refreshed the design and labeling of these containers, but no change was made to the TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid product. The 5-Gallon and 55-Gallon containers remain compatible with the TOUGH GARD […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 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 ConsumablesSeptember 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 […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns
September 23, 2020 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 […] - PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsFormatting 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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG GunsAugust 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 […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series 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 […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG GunsNovember 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. […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E ReamerDecember 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 […]
- PACKAGING CHANGE – 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 […] - PRODUCT CHANGE – TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter Blades
July 30, 2019 Tregaskiss has made the following changes to its TOUGH GUN® reamer cutter blades: Effective immediately as a running change: With no affect on performance, all cutter blades will now have a black oxide coating to ensure color consistency.Effective August 1, 2019: Select cutter blades have been changed from a dual flute design […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tandem Robotic TorchesSeptember 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, all standard and special Tandem MIG […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Service Parts for Quick-Change and Keyed Robotic Water-Cooled GunsSeptember 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: Service Parts for Discontinued Quick-Change Water-Cooled and Keyed Water-Cooled Robotic MIG Guns Effective December […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Guns Now Compatible with More Robot Models
August 10, 2018 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce that the TOUGH GUN® TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun offering has now been expanded to include configurations for the following robot models: FANUC® 100iDKUKA® KR6 R1820HW, KR8 R1420HW, KR8 R1620HW and KR8 R2100HWYaskawa® Motoman® AR1440, AR1720 and AR2100 Available Resources Download the Spec Sheet (PDF)Download the Owner’s […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for FANUC 100iD
July 19, 2018 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce that the TOUGH GUN® TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun offering has now been expanded to include configurations for the FANUC® 100iD robot model. Features & Benefits Quick and easy cable replacement – easily access the cable clamping bolt by removing one half of the torch cover (Figure […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – All TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Replacement PartsNovember 20, 2019 Effective November 29, 2019: All replacement parts for the previously discontinued TOUGH GUN® G2 and ThruArm G2 series robotic air-cooled product will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Visit the TOUGH GUN CA3 or TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun page to learn more about replacement solutions. Affected Part […]
- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy TOUGH GUN ThruArm Product for ABB IRB1600ID
July 24, 2017 As of December 31, 2017, legacy TOUGH GUN® ThruArm® G1 series product for ABB® IRB1600ID configurations will be discontinued, and effective immediately, lead time for part number 508-200ABB will be 15 days. 508-200ABBW508-200ABB508-200ABB-658SA004 Our legacy TOUGH GUN ThruArm G1 series was replaced by our TOUGH GUN TA3 series in 2014, but although […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Nozzle Detection Option for TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E Reamer
April 28, 2017 An improvement has been made to the nozzle detect option for our TOUGH GUN® TT3 reamer. This same option is also now available on our TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer. This new nozzle detect uses a proximity sensor mounted on the side of the reamer that can be used independently of the ream […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Upgrades
April 28, 2017 Upgrades have been made to the TOUGH GUN® TT3 reamer to allow for a more common design between this model and the TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer. These upgrades include a common frame, replacement of the terminal strip with a new wiring harness, easy access setup switches, and a new check valve. Terminal […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Check Valve
April 15, 2017 The check valve on the TOUGH GUN® TT3 and TT3E reamer robotic nozzle cleaning stations have been upgraded to a more robust and durable design. The new check valve is now common between both the analog and the Ethernet model. Important Notes: The new check valve will keep the same part number […] - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – LSR Unicables
February 13, 2017 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce an improvement to our low-stress robotic (LSR) unicable design whereby the cable conduit will be fixed only on the torch end, and floating on the power pin end. This design change will result in a more flexible, less restricted, longer lasting LSR unicable for all TOUGH GUN® […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 Torch Solutions for Yaskawa Motoman Robots
December 18, 2019 Overview Tregaskiss manufactures TOUGH GUN® TA3 through-arm welding torches for many Yaskawa® Motoman® robot models including but not limited to: Current models: AR/MA1440, MH12, AR/MA2010, AR/MA3120, AR1730, MH24Legacy models: MA/EA1400, MA/EA1900, MA3100 On the current robot models listed above, the spacers and through-arm cables on a Tregaskiss® gun may originate from either […]