PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New 211-5 Switch
Tregaskiss' Semi-Automatic and Consumables team has an improved switch design that we are confident will significantly improve the performance and the life of the switch over previous versions.
The new 211-5 switch will begin being installed on all TGX XS and TOUGH GUN Semi-Automatic Compact Series MIG guns by March 1, 2011.
WHAT CHANGED?
The switch casing design has been updated to allow for improved retention tabs between two switch halves, which also reduces the chance of switches tearing apart during use. This new design also provides for an enhanced connection between the exterior terminals and the switch (see Figure 1 below).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How can you tell the difference between the old version and the new 2011 design?
Answer: New 2011 design has the large tabs as shown in Figure 2 below.
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| BOTTOM VIEW: Current design (top) vs. New 2011 design (bottom) | SIDE VIEW: Current design (top) vs. New 2011 design (bottom) |