Due to low demand, as of April 5, 2024, the part numbers in the table below have been discontinued.
| Part Number | Description | Replacement |
| T2023 | Contact 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. |
| T2030 | Contact 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. |
| 4381A | Contact 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
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:
| Description | Fume Extraction Neck Assembly New Part Numbers | Discontinued Vacuum Tube Part Numbers and Body Assembly Part Numbers |
| 45° neck, medium — handle option T | 2390047 | 2390027 + 1040082 |
| 60° neck, medium — handle option T | 2390048 | 2390028 + 1040083 |
| 45° neck, medium — handle option N | 2390049 | 2390029 + 1040084 |
| 60° neck, medium — handle option N | 2390050 | 2390030 + 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
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 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-20 | Reamer stand, 20-inch |
| RST-22 | Reamer stand, 22-inch |
| RST-23 | Reamer stand, 23-inch |
| RST-27 | Reamer stand, 27-inch |
| RST-29 | Reamer stand, 29-inch |
| RST-32 | Reamer stand, 32-inch |
| RST-35 | Reamer stand, 35-inch |
| RST-40 | Reamer stand, 40-inch |
| RST-45 | Reamer 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.
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 Number | Description |
|---|---|
| BA1U03S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 3 ft |
| BA1U03.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 3.5 ft |
| BA1U04S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 4 ft |
| BA1U04.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 4.5 ft |
| BA1U05S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 5 ft |
| BA1U05.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 5.5 ft |
| BA1U06S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 6 ft |
| BA1U07S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 7 ft |
| BA1U08S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 8 ft |
| BA1U09S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 9 ft |
| BA1U10S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 10 ft |
| BA1U12S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 12 ft |
| BA1U15S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount, 15 ft |
| EBA1U03S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 3 ft |
| EBA1U03.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 3.5 ft |
| EBA1U04S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 4 ft |
| EBA1U04.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 4.5 ft |
| EBA1U05S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 5 ft |
| EBA1U05.5S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 5.5 ft |
| EBA1U06S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 6 ft |
| EBA1U07S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 7 ft |
| EBA1U08S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 8 ft |
| EBA1U09S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 9 ft |
| EBA1U10S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 10 ft |
| EBA1U12S | BA1 replaceable unicable, solid mount (Euro), 12 ft |
| EBA1U15S | BA1 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
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.
- 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 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.
Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® Consumables
Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® Consumables
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, as of October 1, 2023, a complete list of discontinued products is now available. Click here to download the complete list in PDF format.
PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERING
PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERING
September 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 robotic water-cooled MIG guns not equipped with wire brake will feature a wire brake plug (part number RW16-WBP). This change will also allow customers to install wire brake at a later date with the appropriate wire brake kit without having to change the gun housing.
There will be no change to MIG guns equipped with wire brake.
Changes to configurable options:
Additionally, due to low demand, please note that all 45-degree neck and 0.035” (0.9 mm) wire size options will be removed from the 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun configurator.
If you have questions or need assistance with regard to these changes, please contact your local ITW welding sales representative.
PRODUCT UPDATE – 350 AMP MA1 FIXED AUTOMATIC MIG GUNS TO BE REPLACED WITH 385 AMP MA1 MODELS
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 between the 350 amp and the 385 amp models are as follows:
- The outside diameter of the 385-amp cable is 0.1” larger than the 350-amp cable
- The length of the rear spring strain relief on the 385-amp model is 4.64” shorter than on the 350-amp model
- The outside diameter of the rear spring strain relief on the 385-amp model is 0.19” larger than on the 350-amp model
Affected Part Numbers:
- All fixed automatic MIG gun part numbers beginning with MA15
Replacement Gun Options:
- The 385 amp model is available as a direct replacement by simply changing the “MA15” prefix in your configured gun part number to “MA16”
If you have any questions or need assistance with regard to these changes, please contact your local ITW sales representative.
NEW PRODUCT — ACCULOCK™ S FOR CONVENTIONAL LINER STARTER KIT — NOW AVAILABLE
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.
The kit contains everything needed for welders to swap their current nozzle, diffuser and contact tip with AccuLock™ S consumables with the ability to still use their existing conventional liner. Contact your distributor for more information or to order a kit today!
BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2023
Beginning 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 update applies to all MIG guns, including all Miller packages that have part numbers beginning in 951.
PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station Online Configurator and Reverse Lookup Tools
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 to match the outside diameter (OD) and bore of their robotic MIG gun nozzle. Users can then select from various add-ons, including a wire cutter or nozzle detect. Tregaskiss also offers the option to choose accessories sold separately, such as a reamer stand, anti-spatter liquid and an anti-spatter multi-feed system.
After choosing all desired components, the configurator provides a summary of the selections, along with a part number for the reamer. Users can access downloadable replacement parts lists, exploded view diagrams and other valuable takeaways that they can print, save in PDF format for later, or share via email.
Along with the online configurator, a new reverse part number lookup function for Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® TT4 reamer robotic nozzle cleaning stations is available. By entering a fully configured TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer part number, users get access to a downloadable detailed replacement parts list and other relevant resources specific to their configuration.
Users can visit Tregaskiss.com/ConfigureMyGun to utilize this online configurator or reverse lookup function.
Bernard and Tregaskiss Release NEW MIG Welding Guns & Consumables Catalog
Bernard and Tregaskiss Release NEW MIG Welding Guns & Consumables Catalog
BEECHER, Ill./WINDSOR, Ontario. (March, 2023) — Bernard and Tregaskiss have announced the availability of a joint MIG Welding Guns & Consumables catalog.
The 46-page, full-color catalog includes a consumable comparison chart to compare contact tip, nozzle and diffuser types across the brands’ available consumables offerings, along with a consumables and MIG gun series compatibility chart to guide users in their selection.
The catalog offes easy-to-read key features and part numbers for its products and is organized by product category, first highlighting the brands’ exclusive AccuLock™ S and AccuLock R Consumables — both designed to reduce downtime and improve welding performance.
Also included in the catalog are product details and configurator overviews for customizing Bernard® Semi-Automatic MIG Guns, Tregaskiss® Robotic MIG Guns, Clean Air™ Guns and more. Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic MIG Guns for hard tooling applications are also featured.
Each page includes website quick links with URLs users can visit to learn more about a specific product, plus service and support contact numbers and directions to explore online resources, such as videos and product configurators.
The catalog can be downloaded as a PDF or ordered as a printed copy at Tregaskiss.com/literature.
PRODUCT CHANGE — AccuLock™ Conventional Liner Gas Diffusers
PRODUCT CHANGE — AccuLock™ S Conventional Liner Gas Diffusers — O-Ring Color Change to Gray
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.
For reference, the AccuLock gas diffuser part numbers listed below will be assembled with a gray o-ring:
| Part Number | Description |
| D-A1-C | AccuLock S Gas Diffuser, Large Nozzle, Thread-On, Conventional Liner |
| D-A2-C | AccuLock S Gas Diffuser, Large Nozzle, Slip-On, Conventional Liner |
| DS-A1-C | AccuLock S Gas Diffuser, Small Nozzle, Thread-On, Conventional Liner |
| DS-A2-C | AccuLock S Gas Diffuser, Small Nozzle, Slip-On, Conventional Liner |
PRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTING
PRODUCT 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.
Starting 1/3/2023, there will be part number changes to the cone nut/end fitting found on Bernard BTB straight handle MIG guns with Hytrel polymer cable. Note that although the parts will look different, the functionality remains the same. These part number changes are also reflected in the current BTB MIG Gun Owners Manual.
| Current Part Number | New Part Number | Type |
| 308 | 1680087 | End Fitting |
| 408T | 1680088 | End Fitting |
| 409 | 1540003 | Cone Nut |
| 509 | 1540004 | Cone Nut |
| 608-1 | 1680089 | End Fitting |
| 609 | 1540004 | Cone Nut |
Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your local ITW representative.
Product Improvement – LSR+ (Plus) Unicables
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
LSR+ Unicables with SmoothTurn™ Technology
October 11, 2022
For use with TOUGH GUN® TA3 ThruArm® series robotic MIG guns, LSR+ (Low-Stress Robotic) unicables incorporate new SmoothTurn™ technology to maximize production uptime.
Conventional style unicables typically come with a connection that limits rotational capabilities and produces torsional stress in the cable. Unlike conventional unicables, the LSR+ incorporates a rotating power connection that reduces this stress during rotation. Additionally, a protective external conduit contributes to cable longevity by shielding components from harsh welding environments.
Stress Relieving Features
- SmoothTurn Technology reduces frictional forces on internal components increasing overall cable life up to 300%
- Enhanced electrical connections provide a more stable arc, resulting in less spatter and longer cable life
- Unique internal components improve support and bend radius of the cable during heavy robot articulation
BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
BERNARD 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.
If you have any questions regarding this change, contact your local ITW representative.
BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
BERNARD 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 with all Bernard® MIG guns
- Refer to the Owner’s Manual provided in the MIG gun box for consumable installation instructions or visit our support page to locate your specific gun Owner’s Manual
Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your local ITW representative.