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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 27, 2022 will be assembled with the new o-ring.

The following retaining heads are affected by the change:

Part NumberDescription
404-30TOUGH LOCK retaining head for robotic applications; heavy duty, single taper, qty: 100
404-30-25TOUGH LOCK retaining head for robotic applications; heavy duty, single taper, qty: 25
404-31TOUGH LOCK retaining head, HD contact tips, qty: 100
404-31-25TOUGH LOCK retaining head, HD contact tips, qty: 25
404-61-25TOUGH LOCK retaining head, tight radius, qty: 25
O_Ring_Original-1
O-ring before June 27, 2022

O_Ring_New2
O-ring after June 27, 2022 with slight color change

For complete product information, refer to TOUGH LOCK consumables

PRODUCT UPDATE – AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design Change

PRODUCT UPDATE — AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design Change

The 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 after March 17, 2022 will include the new set screw. The same can be said for orders placed for replacement AccuLock S power pin caps.

Additional changes include:

  • Each size of AccuLock S power pin cap will have a visible gas sealing washer that is color matched to compatible liner shrink tube
  • Wire size compatibility will change for two AccuLock S liners:
Liner Part NumberFormer Wire Size CompatibilityNew Wire Size Compatibility
LA6A-XX5/64″ (2.0 mm) – 3/32″ (2.4 mm)5/64″ (2.0 mm)
LA7A-XX3/32″ (2.4 mm) – 7/64″ (2.8 mm)3/32″ (2.4 mm)

  • A new Euro power pin option (a two-piece assembly comprised of power pin and pass-through gun connector) will be offered when configuring Bernard BTB MIG guns with AccuLock S Consumables.

New design advantages include easier power pin cap installation, improved liner retention and simpler identification of compatible parts.
Additional considerations:

  • No change to how Bernard BTB MIG guns configured with AccuLock S consumables are ordered
  • T-handle hex wrench included with every Bernard BTB MIG gun configured with AccuLock S consumables
  • Extra set screw included with every Acculock S liner, can also be ordered separately
  • No change to the way Miller® MDX™ gun liners are retained at this time

For more information, refer to the AccuLock S consumables spec sheet. Additional how-to videos can also be found on Tregaskiss.com/AccuLock S.

NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E Reamer Nozzle Cleaning Stations

September 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 new standard features. With increased uptime and weld quality, you’ll spend less time maintaining and troubleshooting your robotic welding equipment and more time getting product out the door.

TOUGH GUN TT4 Reamer - front view

These new reamers power through the toughest spatter with a .95HP motor and 236 lbs. of spindle lifting force at 95 psi. Their higher durability components help to keep your welding operation up and running for extended periods of time:

  • Powerful, lubricated motor lasts up to 18M cycles at 80+ psi
  • Durable valves and cylinders rated for 10M+ cycles
  • Wire cutter can run 1M+ cycles without requiring maintenance

Now included as standard are new features that help reduce downtime, safety incidents and costly weld defects related to anti-spatter:

  • A new anti-spatter reservoir with increased fluid capacity;
  • A new low fluid level indicator that sends a signal to the PLC / robot when anti-spatter is running low; and
  • A new spray containment unit that reduces risk of slip / trip hazards due to overspray contamination.

Discontinuation of TOUGH GUN® TT3 / TT3E Reamers

Tregaskiss will discontinue the sales of the TT3 and TT3E reamers beginning 09/01/2021. However, we will continue to offer TT3 / TT3E replacement parts for a period of five years (until 2026).

For assistance with converting your existing part number, please use our TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer online part number conversion tool.

If you have questions regarding your TT3 / TT3E reamer replacement parts, please contact our Customer Service team from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday:

Phone: 1-855-MIGWELD (644-9353) –
Email: cs@itwmig.com

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact Tips

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact Tips

July 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 NumberDescription
1597Contact tip, elliptical, 1500 series, 0.023″ (0.6 mm)
1594Contact tip, elliptical, 1500 series, 7/64″ (2.8 mm)
1595Contact tip, elliptical, 1500 series, 1/8″ (3.2mm)
7494Contact tip, elliptical, 7400 series, 7/64″ (2.8 mm)
243Contact tip, elliptical, Pipeline, 0.030″ – 0.0.35″ (0.8 – 0.9 mm)
244Contact tip, elliptical, Pipeline 0.045″ (1.2 mm)

We recommend replacing these contact tips with compatible components from our complete lineup of AccuLock™ consumables: choose from AccuLock R or AccuLock S consumables, depending on product converted.

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

PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss BA1 Cobot MIG Gun Online Configurator

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 to easily access replacement parts information.

Both the configurator and reverse lookup tool provide access to a detailed replacement parts list with diagram and additional resources such as spec sheets, owner’s manual and more. Resources can be printed, saved in PDF format, or shared via email.

Visit the Configure My Gun page for other product online configurators.

Configure a BA1 cobot MIG gun online
Find the replacement parts list and other details for the BA1 cobot MIG gun you already have

PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000

PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000

For 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 Numbers
T-A030CH-100T-A030CH-1000D-ATTH-100
T-A035CH-100T-A035CH-1000D-ATSH-100
T-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

For more information, refer to the AccuLock S consumables or AccuLock R consumables spec sheets.

NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss® BA1 Cobot Air-Cooled MIG Gun

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.

New Tregaskiss BA1 cobot MIG gun simply gets the job done

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 the BA1 cobot MIG gun fully assembled, including AccuLock™ R consumables. The optional free drive button can seamlessly communicate with your cobot and is simple to install via a single plug. This, along with minimal fasteners and a precision-machined keyway mounting system, make installation of the gun and mounting arm quick, easy and accurate.

Designed for increased tip life, AccuLock consumables virtually eliminates contact tip cross-threading issues. Helping minimize downtime, improve weld quality and further drive productivity.

AccuLock consumables are part of a Common Consumables Platform™ and are compatible with Bernard® semi-automatic MIG guns, and Tregaskiss fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns.

Download the new BA1 Spec Sheet

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

February 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 MA1 Fixed Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns are available as replacements.

Please reach out to your ITW Welding sales representative for assistance.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please kindly contact your local representative.

PACKAGING CHANGES — Changes to TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Containers

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 anti-spatter multi-feed system.

Affected Part Numbers:

New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid product family
TG-101-5555 U.S. Gal. / 208 LNo change to container volume
TG-101-055.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 LFormerly 5 U.S. Gal. / 18.92 L
TG-101-011 U.S. Gal. / 3.78 LNo change to container volume
TG-101-32SP32 fl. oz. / 946 mLFormerly 25.36 fl. oz. / 750 mL
TG-101-14S16.9 fl. oz. / 500 mLNo change to container volume


TG-101-55

TG-101-55 Old TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
OLD Packaging
TG-101-55 New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
NEW Packaging

TG-101-01

TG-101-01 Old TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
OLD Packaging
TG-101-01 New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
NEW Packaging

TG-101-14S

TG-101-14S Old TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
OLD Packaging
TG-101-14S New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
NEW Packaging

TG-101-05

TG-101-05 Old TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
OLD Packaging
TG-101-05 New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
NEW Packaging

TG-101-32SP

TG-101-32SP Old TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
OLD Packaging
TG-101-32SP New TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid container
NEW Packaging

Learn more about TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid or the TOUGH GARD anti-spatter multi-feed system.

PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Packages of 1000

PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Quantities 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.

AccuLock Contact Tip

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 and fixed automatic MIG guns.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers

October 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

PRODUCT UPDATE Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R Consumables

600 amp robotic water cooled MIG gun installed on robot

AccuLock R consumables family including contact tips, nozzle and slip-on diffuser

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 R consumables today!    

The 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun is ready to take on your most demanding welding applications. Its rugged design is tough and dependable enough to maximize productivity when welding thick plate or running prolonged duty cycles.

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.

Spec Sheet: English

PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns

PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns

September 23, 2020

AccuLock R consumables family of contact tips, nozzles and diffusers
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 Lookup Tools

Customers can configure all fixed automatic MIG guns to required specifications or reverse lookup existing gun part numbers.

Part number change to MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns

Tregaskiss® MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG gun part numbers have been changed from the 46 and 64 series part numbering convention. Customers can look up legacy part numbers using the new Tregaskiss MW1 MIG gun part number conversion tool.

New Spec Sheets

Get more information for all consumables and replacement parts for your Tregaskiss fixed automatic MIG guns:

  • SP-MA1 | Tregaskiss MA1 fixed automatic air-cooled MIG guns spec sheet
  • SP-MW1 | Tregaskiss MW1 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns spec sheet
  • SP-AW2 | Tregaskiss AW2 fixed automatic water-cooled MIG guns spec sheet

Learn more about our fixed automatic MIG guns or AccuLock R consumables.

PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals

PACKAGING CHANGES —

Formatting 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 lists and other information and instructions have been made.

Bernard Owner’s Manuals

Thumbnail of Owner’s Manual | OM-BTB Bernard BTB MIG Guns
Old Format
Thumbnail of the new Bernard BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Guns Owner's Manual
New Format

Tregaskiss Owner’s Manuals

Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun Owner's Manual Cover - OLD
Old Format
Thumbnail of new cover for TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun Owner's Manual
New Format

The most current version of these newly formatted owner’s manuals, along with other product manuals and spec sheets, are available for download from our website from the respective product pages as well as the Spec Sheets and Owner’s Manuals page.

Printed inventory will be replaced as a running change.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns

August 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 ITW Welding sales representative for assistance. 

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please kindly contact your local representative.

Learn more about our Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic MIG Guns

NEW PRODUCT – Expanded AccuLock™ S Power Pin Offering

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.

AccuLock S Power Pin with cap, Lincoln®
Lincoln®
AccuLock S Power Pin with cap, Tweco® 4
Tweco® #4
AccuLock S power pin cap for Tweco #5
Tweco® #5

Part Numbers

Feeder ManufacturerAccuLock S Power PinAccuLock S Power Pin CapAccuLock S Power Pin CapAccuLock S Power Pin Cap
0.023″-0.030″0.030″-0.045″0.045″-3/32″
Lincoln®2200210220019222001932200212
Tweco® #42200150220018322001842200209
Tweco® #52200157220018622001872200208

The AccuLock S consumables system is designed to address liner trim length errors and erratic wire feeding. The AccuLock S liner is locked and concentrically aligned to both the contact tip and the power pin without the use of fasteners, which provides a flawless wire-feed path that guarantees smooth, uninterrupted delivery of the wire to the weld puddle. Plus, the liner replacement process has been error-proofed so you can trim your liner accurately and easily every time, with no measuring.

Important Note:
The AccuLock S consumables system requires all AccuLock components: contact tip, diffuser, nozzle, liner, neck insulator, power pin and power pin cap.

Reduce troubleshooting, production downtime and rework with AccuLock S Consumables.

PRODUCT CHANGE — Changes to Crimping on Select Nozzles

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 slight change limited to the crimp area of the nozzle. The difference is shown below:

401-20-62 nozzle showing 6 jaw crimp
Part Number: 401-6-62 Assembled with a six-jaw crimper
401-20-62 nozzles showing 8 jaw crimp
Part Number: 401-6-62 Assembled with an eight-jaw crimper
401-20-62 nozzle showing 6 jaw crimper notches
Part Number 401-20-62 Assembled with a six-jaw crimper
401-20-62 nozzles showing 8 jaw crimp
Part Number 401-20-62 Assembled with an eight-jaw crimper

Timeline for Transitioning to Eight-Jaw Crimpers
(Actual ship dates will be dependent upon existing inventory levels at time of assembly transition)

  • July 2020: This transition has already begun on part number 401-6-62, with additional part numbers to follow
  •  August 2020: All heavy duty (HD) Tregaskiss nozzles will transition to the new style crimp and will be completed by August 31 
  • September 2020: All standard duty (SD) Tregaskiss nozzles will transition to the new style crimp and will be completed by September 30

For complete product information:
AccuLock™ R Consumables
TOUGH LOCK® Consumables 

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

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT –
TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Robotic Air-Cooled 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 replacement parts (necks, cables, gun modules) until the end of 2018.

TOUGH GUN G2 Robotic MIG Gun photo
TOUGH GUN™ G2 Series

Affected Part Numbers:

  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with RA2
  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with TA2
  • All MIG gun part numbers beginning with SG59

Download PDF Archived Tech Guides:

  • M074 TOUGH GUN G2 Series
  • M080 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series
  • M084 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series for FANUC® Robots
  • M085 Technical Addendum for TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Neck Installation for Motoman® Robots

Download PDF Archived Technical Inserts:

  • INS070 Wire Brake Installation for TOUGH GUN G2 Series MIG Guns
  • INS072 TOUGH GUN G2 Series TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Installation for KUKA® Robots
  • INS091 TOUGH GUN ThruArm MIG Gun Installation

Download PDF Archived Configurator Spreads

    DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

    DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –
    Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

    November 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.

    This notice is to officially announce that Tregaskiss will discontinue sales of Tregaskiss® by DINSE™ Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns, parts and consumables as of April 30, 2020. Until that termination date, Tregaskiss will not accept orders from new customers but will continue to provide product to support existing customers.

    Details of affected part numbers can be accessed here.

    Replacement MIG Gun Options

    When current Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns eventually require replacement, end users have two options:

    1. For customers who wish to transition to a Tregaskiss® robotic water-cooled MIG gun (over-arm torch only), options are available. Please reach out to your ITW Welding sales representative for assistance.
    2. For customers who wish to replace their Tregaskiss by DINSE torch with a DINSE robotic water-cooled MIG gun, DINSE direct replacement part numbers are provided in the appendix.

    Parts and Consumables

    After April 30, 2020, please obtain all replacement parts and consumables from the relevant manufacturer.

    Please contact your local representative with any questions regarding these changes.


    DINSE-USA Inc.

    Wood Dale, Illinois, USA

    dinse@sales-us.com

    704-516-4221

    Tregaskiss

    Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    customerservice@tregaskiss.com

    519-737-3000

      NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss Nozzles for AccuLock R Consumables

      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

      • 401-30-62 – 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick out, brass, slip-on, 0.938″ O.D.
      • 401-30-62T – 5/8″ bore, 1/8″ stick out, brass, thread-on, 0.938″ O.D.
      Tregaskiss slip-on nozzle for use AccuLock R consumables shown from front
      401-30-62
      Tregaskiss thread-on nozzle for use AccuLock R consumables shown from front
      401-30-62T

      These new nozzles are also now configurable on TOUGH GUN® TA3 and CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns. Learn more about AccuLock R consumables, or configure your robotic MIG gun online.

        PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss and Bernard Nozzle Bag Packaging

        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 and Styles:

        5″ x 8″ (white)

        Old Tregaskiss Product Bag
        Bernard® Branded

        8″ x 10″ (white)

        Old Tregaskiss 8x10 bag
        Tregaskiss® Branded

        6″ x 8″ (clear)

        Old Bernard 6x8 bag
        Bernard® Branded

        New Bag Size and Style:

        8″ x 10″ (white)

        New Bernard and Tregaskiss 8x10 bag
        Dual Branded Bernard® and Tregaskiss®

        Transition Timeline

        (subject to change depending on volume changes)

        • February 3, 2020: Large Centerfire™ nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
        • February 15, 2020: Tregaskiss nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
        • March 1, 2020: Small Centerfire nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
        • April 1, 2020: AccuLock™ S nozzles will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging
        • Summer 2020: Tapered nozzles, Quik Tip™ nozzles, elliptical and any remaining nozzles currently packaged in the 5″ x 8″ white Bernard branded bag or 6″ x 8″ clear Bernard branded bag will begin transitioning to the new bag packaging (production dates depend on when remaining bag volumes are depleted)

          PRODUCT UPDATE – Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer

          PRODUCT UPDATE —
          Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer

          December 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 IP Tool.
          • Software: Spray time was reduced from 250 milliseconds to 1 millisecond, allowing full control over spray time via the robot controller rather than the reamer.

          Compatibility

          • ARGEE 4.1 software can run on firmware 3.5, however, ARGEE 4.0 cannot operate on firmware 3.6.
          • The HMI that is currently available for download on the Tregaskiss.com website is compatible with ARGEE 4.1 only. If you are running ARGEE 4.0, please download the compatible HMI from the Resources tab on the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer webpage.

          Downloads

          • The new ARGEE 4.1 software package can be downloaded from the Software tab on the TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer webpage.
          • The new firmware version 3.6 cannot be downloaded from the Tregaskiss.com website. Please contact Tregaskiss Technical Support to request this file.

          For more information or to access software files, please visit the TOUGH GUN TT3E reamer webpage.

            NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock R Consumables

            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.

            Image of AccuLock R consumables family including contact tips, nozzle and diffuser

            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, and this coupled with the tip’s coarse thread ensures quick, accurate replacement without cross-threading. An upgrade to AccuLock HDP contact tips can extend life by 10x or more in pulse welding applications.

            You can easily switch from TOUGH LOCK® and other consumables to AccuLock R consumables with no impact to tool center point (TCP), making this upgrade low effort, low risk, and high payoff.

            Plus, Tregaskiss AccuLock R consumables and Bernard® AccuLock S consumables share a common contact tip, so you can benefit from the reduced costs and simplified inventory of a common consumable platform™ if you have a combination of robotic and semi-automatic MIG guns in your facility.

            Reduce troubleshooting, downtime and rework with these new consumables. Learn more about Tregaskiss® AccuLock™ R consumables.

            Series Components:

              PRODUCT CHANGE – AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller Equipment

              PRODUCT CHANGE –
              New 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.

              AccuLock S Power Pin for Miller
              CONVENTIONAL (Shown Left) Miller® Power Pin Design
              If your power pin has a large ID, please contact Customer Service to get the new AccuLock S Power Pin.

              NEW (Shown Right) AccuLock S Power Pin Design
              Torque to 10 ft-lbs / 120 in-lbs (13.5 Nm)

              Affected Part Numbers

              2200137Has been replaced by 2200206 and 2200207 in the AccuLock S consumables system as noted directly following
              2200206Replaces 2200137 for wire sizes 0.023″ (0.6 mm) – 5/64″ (2.0 mm)
              2200207Replaces 2200137 for wire sizes 3/32″ (2.4 mm) – 1/8″ (3.2 mm)

              AccuLock S Consumables

              Load and Lock for Better Productivity

              • Reduce welding troubleshooting, downtime and rework
              • Flawless wire-feed pathAccuLock S liners are locked and concentrically aligned to both the contact tip and the power pin without the use of fasteners
              • Error-proof liner replacement every time – no measuring required.
              • Simplify MIG welding inventory with a common consumable platform

              Learn more about AccuLock S consumables.