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General Welding Safety Precautions
Your safety is our priority. Read the below safety precautions to make sure you are always safe on the job.
General Welding Safety Precautions
Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
1-3. California Proposition 65 Warnings
1-4. Principal Safety Sections
1-5. EMF Information
1-1. Symbol Usage
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The possible hazzards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
NOTICE: Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid these hazards.
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the Principal Safety Standards listed in Section 1-4, and in welding power source Owner’s Manual. Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this equipment. A qualified person is defined as one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
- Always wear dry insulating gloves.
- Insulate yourself from work and ground.
- Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.
- Replace worn, damaged, or cracked guns or cables.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
- Keep your head out of the fumes.
- Ventilate area, or use breathing device. The recommended way to determine adequate ventilation is to sample for the composition and quantity of fumes and gases to which personnel are exposed.
- Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners, consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion
- Do not wear near flammable material.
- Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles, or on closed containers such as tanks, drums or pipes unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see Safety Standards).
- Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
- Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners, consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
MOVING PARTS can injure
- Keep away from moving parts.
- Keep away from pinch points such as drive rolls.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill
- Shut off compressed gas supply when not in use.
- Always ventilate confined spaces or use approved air-supplied respirator.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
- Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards).
- Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
- Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
- Wear body protection made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
HOT PARTS can burn
- Allow gun to cool before touching.
- Do not touch hot metal.
- Protect hot metal from contact by others.
NOISE can damage hearing
Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing.
- Check for noise level limits exceeding those speci fied by OSHA.
- Use approved ear plugs or ear-muffs if noise level is high.
- Warn others nearby about noise hazard.
WELDING WIRE can injure
- Keep hands and body away from gun tip when trigger is pressed.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
- Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
- Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local codes.
1-3. California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING — This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
1-4. Principal Safety Sections
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: http://www.aws.org.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and www.sparky.org.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website: www. csagroup.org.
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177 Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website: www.osha.gov.
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1-5. EMF Information
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and allied processes including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, and induction heating operations) creates an EMF field around the welding circuit. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, e. g. pacemakers. Protective measures for persons wearing medical implants have to be taken. For example, restrict access for passers−by or conduct individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
- Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a cable cover.
- Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
- Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
- Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the welding circuit as possible.
- Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possible.
- Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
- Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous-même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire
1-1. Symboles utilisés
1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
1-3. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité
1-5. Informations relatives aux CEM
1-1. Symboles utilisés
DANGER! – Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dangers possibles sont montrés par les symboles joints ou sont expliqués dans le texte.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dangers possibles sont montrés par les symboles joints ou sont expliqués dans le texte.
AVIS – Indique des déclarations pas en relation avec des blessures personnelles.
Ce groupe de symboles veut dire Avertissement! Attention! DANGER DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, PIECES EN MOUVEMENT, et PIECES CHAUDES. Reportez-vous aux symboles et aux directives cidessous afin de connaître les mesures à prendre pour éviter tout danger.
1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
Les symboles présentés ci-après sont utilisés tout au long du présent manuel pour attirer votre attention et identifier les risques de danger. Lorsque vous voyez un symbole, soyez vigilant et suivez les directives mentionnées afin d’éviter tout danger. Les consignes de sécurité présentées ci-après ne font que résumer les informations contenues dans les principales normes de sécurité énumérées à la section 1-4 et manuel d’utilisation du poste de soudage. Veuillez lire et respecter toutes ces normes de sécurité.
L’installation, l’utilisation, l’entretien et les réparations ne doivent être confiés qu’à des personnes qualifiées. Une personne qualifiée est définie comme celle qui, par la possession d’un diplôme reconnu, d’un certificat ou d’un statut professionnel, ou qui, par une connaissance, une formation et une expérience approfondies, a démontré avec succès sa capacité à résoudre les problèmes liés à la tâche, le travail ou le projet et a reçu une formation en sécurité afin de reconnaître et d’éviter les risques inhérents
Au cours de l’utilisation, tenir toute personne à l’écart et plus particulièrement les enfants.
UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer
- Porter toujours des gants secs et isolants.
- S’isoler de la pièce et de la terre.
- Ne jamais toucher une électrode ou des pièces électriques sous tension.
- Remplacer les pistolets ou câbles de soudage qui sont endommagés, usés ou craquelés.
- Mettre la soudeuse hors tension avant de remplacer un bec contact ou des pièces de pistolet.
- S’assurer que tous les couvercles et poignées sont fermement assujettis.
LES VAPEURS ET LES FUMÉES peuvent être nocives
- Aérer la zone de travail ou porter un appareil respiratoire. Pour déterminer la bonne ventilation, il est recommandé de procéder à un prélèvement pour la composition et la quantité de fumées et de gaz auxquels est exposé le personnel.
- Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité et les ins- tructions du fabricant concernant les adhésifs, les revêtements, les nettoyants, les consommables, les produits de refroidissement, les dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux.
Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent causer des blessures
- Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles.
- Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement tels que des rouleaux de commande.
Ne pas souder à proximité de matériaux inflammables
- Ne pas souder àproximité de matériaux inflammables.
- Ne pas effectuer le soudage sur des conteneurs fermés tels que des réservoirs, tambours, ou conduites, à moins qu’ils n’aient été préparés correctement conformément à AWS F4.1 et AWS A6.0 (voir les Normes de Sécurité).
- Prendre garde aux incendies et toujours avoir un extincteur à proximité.
- Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité et les ins- tructions du fabricant concernant les adhésifs, les revêtements, les nettoyants, les consommables, les produits de refroidissement, les dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux.
L’ACCUMULATION DE VAPEURS peut causer des lésions ou la mort
- Quand on n’utilise pas le gaz comprimé de protection, fermer le robinet de la bouteille.
- Assurer toujours la ventilation des zones fermées ou utiliser un appareil respiratoire avec alimentation en air.
LE RAYONNEMENT DE L’ARC peut brûler les yeux et la peau
Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provoquer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage.
- Porter un casque de soudage approuvé muni de verres filtrants approprié pour protéger visage et yeux pendant le soudage (voir ANSI Z49.1 et Z87.1 énuméré dans les normes de sécurité).
- Porter des lunettes de sécurité avec écrans latéraux même sous votre casque.
- Avoir recours à des écrans protecteurs ou à des rideaux pour protéger les autres contre les rayonnements les éblouissements et les étincelles ; prévenir toute personne sur les lieux de ne pas regarder l’arc.
- Porter un équipement de protection pour le corps fait d’un matériau résistant et ignifuge (cuir, coton robuste, laine). La protection du corps comporte des vêtements sans huile comme par ex. des gants de cuir, une chemise solide, des pantalons sans revers, des chaussures hautes et une casquette
LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures
- Laisser refroidir le pistolet avant de le toucher.
- Ne pas toucher d’objets métalliques chauds.
- Abriter les objets métalliques contre tout contact par les personnes à proximité.
Le BRUIT peut endommager l’ouie
Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut affecter l’ouïe
- Vérifier si les niveaux de bruit excèdent les limites spécifiées par l’OSHA.
- Utiliser des bouche-oreilles ou des serre-tête antibruit approuvés si le niveau de bruit est élevé.
- Avertir les personnes à proximité au sujet du danger inhérent au bruit.
LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures
- Éloigner les mains et le corps de la buse du pistolet après avoir appuyé sur la gâchette.
LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS
- Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les étiquettes et le Mode d’emploi avant l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien de l’appareil. Lire les informations de sécurité au début du manuel et dans chaque section.
- N’utiliser que les pièces de rechange recommandées par le constructeur.
- Effectuer l’installation, l’entretien et toute intervention selon les manuels d’utilisateurs, les normes nationales, provinciales et de l’industrie, ainsi que les codes municipaux.
1-3. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
AVERTISSEMENT – Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques tels que le plomb, reconnus par l’État de Californie comme cancérigènes et sources de malformations ou d’autres troubles de la reproduction. Pour plus d’informations, consulter www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: http://www.aws.org.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Pro- tection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and www.sparky.org.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website: www. csagroup.org.
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177 Sub- part N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website: www.osha.gov.
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1-5. Informations relatives aux CEM
Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des champs électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant issu d’un soudage à l’arc (et de procédés connexes, y compris le soudage par points, le gougeage, le découpage plasma et les opérations de chauffage par induction) crée un champ électromagnétique (CEM) autour du circuit de soudage. Les champs électromagnétiques produits peuvent causer interférence à certains implants médicaux, ex. les stimulateurs cardiaques. Des mesures de protection pour les porteurs d’implants médicaux doivent être prises: par exemple, des restrictions d’accès pour les passants ou une évaluation individuelle des risques pour les soudeurs. Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les procédures suivantes pour minimiser l’exposition aux CEM provenant du circuit de soudage:
- Rassembler les câbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec du ruban adhésif ou avec une housse.
- Ne pas se tenir au milieu des câbles de soudage. Disposer les câbles d’un côté et à distance de l’opérateur.
- Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre corps.
- Maintenir la tête et le torse aussi loin que possible du matériel du circuit de soudage.
- Connecter la pince sur la pièce aussi près que possible de la soudure.
- Ne pas travailler à proximité d’une source de soudage, ni s’asseoir ou se pencher dessus.
- Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le dévidoir.
En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux:
Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant de s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de soudage par points, de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par induction. Si le médecin approuve, il est recommandé de suivre les procédures précédentes.
ES Precauciones De Seguridad Para Antorchas De Soldadura GMAW (MIG)
1-1. Uso de símbolos
1-2. Peligros en soldadura de arco
1-3. Advertencias de la Proposición 65 del estado de California
1-4. Estándares principales de seguridad
1-5. Información sobre los campos electromagnéticos (EMF)
1-1. Uso de símbolos
PELIGRO! – Indica una situación peligrosa que, si no se laevita, resultará en muerte o lesión grave. Los peligros posibles se muestran en los símbolos adjuntos o se explican en el texto.
Indica una situación peligrosa que, si no se la evita, podría resultar en muerte o lesión grave. Los peligros posibles se muestran en los símbolos adjuntos, o se explican en el texto.
AVISO – Indica precauciones no relacionadas a lesiones personales.
Este grupo de símbolos significa ¡Advertencia!, ¡Cuidado! CHOQUE O DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, PIEZAS QUE SE MUEVEN, y peligros de PARTES CALIENTES. Consulte los símbolos y las instrucciones relacionadas que aparecen a continuación para ver las acciones necesarias para evitar estos peligros
1-2. Peligros en soldadura de arco
Se usan los símbolos mostrados abajo por todo éste manual para llamar la atención e identificar a peligros posibles. Cuando usted vea este símbolo, tenga cuidado, y siga a las instrucciones relacionadas para evitar el peligro. La información de seguridad dada abajo es solamente un resumen de la información más completa de seguridad que se encuentra en los estándares principales de seguridad de sección 1-4, y en el Manual del Operario de la fuente de poder de soldadura. Lea y siga todas los estándares de seguridad.
Solamente personal cualificado debe instalar, utilizar, mantener y reparar este equipo. La definición de personal cualificado es cualquier persona que, debido a que posee un título, un certificado o una posición profesional reconocida, o gracias a su gran conocimiento, capacitación y experiencia, haya demostrado con éxito la capacidad para solucionar o resolver problemas relacionados con el trabajo, el proyecto o el tema en cuestión, además de haber asistido a una capacitación en seguridad para reconocer y evitar los peligros que implica el proceso.
Durante su operación mantenga lejos a todos, especialmente a los niños
1-3. UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA puede matarlo
UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA puede matarlo
- Siempre use guantes aislantes secos.
- Aíslese usted mismo del trabajo y la tierra.
- No toque electrodo eléctricamente vivo o partes eléctricamente vivas.
- Reemplace antorchas o cables desgastados, dañados o rotos.
- Repare o reemplace aislamiento de la pistola o del cable que esté desgastado, dañado o agrietado.
- Apague la máquina de soldar antes de cambiar los tubos de contacto o piezas de la antorcha.
- Mantenga todas las tapas y asa bien seguras en sitio.
HUMO y GASES pueden ser peligrosos
- Mantenga su cabeza fuera del humo.
- Ventile el lugar o use un aparato para respirar. El método recomendado para determinar la ventilación adecuada es tomar muestras de la composición y cantidad de humos y gases a los que está expuesto el personal.
- Lea y entienda las Hojas de datos del material (SDS) y las instrucciones del fabricante relacionadas con los adhesivos, metales, consumibles, recubrimientos, limpiadores, refrigerantes, desen grasadores, fundentes y metales.
Las PIEZAS MÓVILES pueden provocar lesiones
- Aléjese de toda parte en movimiento.
- Aléjese de todo punto que pellizque, tal como rodillos impulsados
EL SOLDAR puede causar fuego o explosión
- No suelde cerca de material inflamable
- No suelde en recipientes que han contenido combustibles, ni en recipientes cerrados como tanques, tambores o tuberías, a menos que estén preparados correctamente de acuerdo con la norma AWS F4.1 y AWS A6.0 (vea las normas de seguridad).
- Siempre mire que no haya fuego y mantenga un extinguidor de fuego cerca.
- Lea y entienda las Hojas de datos del material (SDS) y las instrucciones del fabricante relacionadas con los adhesivos, metales, consumibles, recubrimientos, limpiadores, refrigerantes, desengrasadores, fundentes y metales.
EL AMONTONAMIENTO DE GAS puede enfermarle o matarle
- Cierre el suministro de gas comprimido cuando no lo use.
- Siempre dé ventilación a espacios cerrados o use un respirador aprobado que reemplaza el aire.
LOS RAYOS DEL ARCO pueden quemar sus ojos y piel
Los rayos del arco de un proceso de suelda producen un calor intenso y rayos ultravioletas fuertes que pueden quemar los ojos y la piel. Las chispas se escapan de la soldadura.
- Use una careta de soldar aprobada que tenga un matiz apropiado de lente filtro para proteger su cara y ojos mientras esté soldando o mirando (véase los estándares de seguridad ANSI Z49.1 y Z87.1).
- Use anteojos de seguridad aprobados que tengan protección lateral.
- Use pantallas de protección o barreras para proteger a otros del destello, reflejos y chispas, alerte a otros que no miren el arco.
- Use ropa de protección adecuada para el cuerpo, de material durable y resistente a la llama (cuero, algodón grueso o lana). La ropa de protección para el cuerpo incluye guantes de cuero, camisa de trabajo, pantalones sin botamanga (vuelta), botas de seguridad y una gorra; ninguno de estos elementos debe contener compuestos derivados del petróleo.
PARTES CALIENTES puedan causar quemaduras severas
- Permita que la antorcha se enfríe antes de tocarla.
- No toque metal caliente.
- Proteja a otros del contacto con el metal caliente.
EL RUIDO puede trastornar su oído
Ruido proveniente de algunos procesos o equipo puede dañar el oído
- Chequee los límites del nivel del ruido si exceden aquellos especificados por OSHA.
- Use tapas para los oídos o cubiertas para los oídos si el nivel del ruido es demasiado alto.
- Advierta a otros que estén cerca acerca del peligro del ruido.
El ALAMBRE de SOLDAR puede causarle heridas
- Mantenga las manos y el cuerpo lejos del tubo de contacto de la antorcha cuando se haya presionado el gatillo.
LEER INSTRUCCIONES
- Lea y siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones contenidas en todas las etiquetas y en el Manual del usuario antes de instalar, utilizar o realizar tareas de mantenimiento en la unidad. Lea la información de seguridad incluida en la primera parte del manual y en cada sección.
- Utilice únicamente piezas de reemplazo legítimas del fabricante.
- Los trabajos de instalación y mantenimiento deben ser ejecutados de acuerdo con las instrucciones del manual del usuario, las normas del sector y los códigos nacionales, estatales y locales.
1-3. Advertencias de la Proposición 65 del estado de California
ADVERTENCIA – Este producto puede exponerlo a quími- cos, incluso plomo, que el estado de California conoce co- mo causantes de cáncer, defectos de nacimiento u otros daños reproductivos.Para obtener más información, acceda a www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
1-4. Estándares principales de seguridad
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: http://www.aws.org.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and www.sparky.org.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website: www. csagroup.org.
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177 Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website: www.osha.gov.
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1-5. Información sobre los campos electromagnéticos (EMF)
La corriente que fluye a través de un conductor genera campos eléctricos y magnéticos (EMF) localizados. La corriente del arco de soldadura (y otras técnicas afines como la soldadura por puntos, el ranurado, el corte por plasma y el calentamiento por inducción) genera un campo EMF alrededor del circuito de soldadura. Los campos EMF pueden interferir con algunos dispositivos médicos implantados como, por ejemplo, los marcapasos. Por lo tanto, se deben tomar medidas de protección para las personas que utilizan estos implantes médicos. Por ejemplo, aplique restricciones al acceso de personas que pasan por las cercanías o realice evaluaciones de riesgo individuales para los soldadores. Todos los soldadores deben seguir los procedimientos que se indican a continuación con el objeto de minimizar la exposición a los campos EMF generados por el circuito de soldadura:
- Mantenga los cables juntos retorciéndolos entre sí o uniéndolos mediante cintas o una cubierta para cables.
- No ubique su cuerpo entre los cables de soldadura. Disponga los cables a un lado y apártelos del operario.
- No enrolle ni cuelgue los cables sobre su cuerpo.
- Mantenga la cabeza y el tronco tan apartados del equipo del circuito de soldadura como le sea posible.
- Conecte la pinza de masa en la pieza lo más cerca posible de la soldadura.
- No trabaje cerca de la fuente de alimentación para soldadura, ni se siente o recueste sobre ella.
- No suelde mientras transporta la fuente de alimentación o el alimentador de alambre.
Acerca de los aparatos médicos implantados:
Las personas que usen aparatos médico implantados deben consultar con su médico y el fabricante del aparato antes de llevar a cabo o acercarse a soldadura de arco, soldadura de punto, ranurar, hacer corte por plasma, u operaciones de calentamiento por inducción. Si su doctor lo permite, entonces siga los procedimientos de arriba.
How-To Guides and Videos
A directory for all how-to videos and step-by-step guides for Bernard® and Tregaskiss® MIG welding products.
How to install a Bernard AccuLock™ S Liner
How to change Bernard®AccuLock™ S Consumables (with set screw power pin cap) on a BTB MIG gun
How to change Bernard®AccuLock™ S Consumables (without set screw power pin cap) on a BTB MIG gun
How to upgrade a Bernard® Conventional Liner to AccuLock™ S Dual Locked Liner
How to install or replace a conventional liner
How to trim a conventional liner
How to upgrade from a conventional liner to a QUICK LOAD® Liner
How to install or replace a liner when using a Centerfire™ or a Quik Tip™ Diffuser with the new internal stop
How to change a conventional liner on guns equipped with wire brake
How to install an aluminum liner on MIG guns equipped with wire brake
How to install or replace a liner
How to install or replace a rotatable neck
How to install or replace a fixed neck on a gun with a T Series Large Straight Handle
How to install or replace a fixed neck on a gun with a T Series Small Straight Handle
How to install or replace a fixed neck on a gun with a B or O Series Curved Handle
How to change a fixed neck to a rotatable neck
How to replace a T Series Handle switch
How to install or replace a Universal Power Pin
How to replace a Miller® Power Pin
How to install or replace a Euro Power Pin
How to install or replace a Bernard™ Quick Disconnect
How to repair the cable on a gun with a T Series Large Straight Handle
How to repair the cable on a gun with a T Series Small Straight Handle
How to replace an LSR Unicable
How to install an LSR Unicable
How to install an LSR Unicable Extension
How to install the Dual Shunt Kit (5800)
How to install front-end Air Blast for TOUGH GUN® ThruArm™ Series MIG Guns
How to install the LSR Flange on an ABB® Robot
How to install the LSR Flange on an OTC Daihen® Robot
How to install a TOUGH GUN® ThruArm™ Robotic MIG Gun onto a Motoman® Robot
How to install a TOUGH GUN® TA3 MIG Gun onto a Panasonic® Robot
How to install a TOUGH GUN® ThruArm™ MIG Gun equipped with TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Technology onto a KUKA® Robot
How to install the TOUGH GUN® TT3 Reamer
How to install the TT3-500R sprayer valve retrofit kit
How to install the TOUGH GUN® Wire Cutter
How to install the Filter/Regulator unit
How to change the 4-sided v-block
How to replace the cutter blade
How to replace a spindle on a TOUGH GUN® Reamer
How to replace the circuit board
How to replace the clamp limit switch
How to remove the motor and replace the belt
How to replace the upper and lower limit switches for the spindle
How to install the TT3-NOZ external nozzle detection (Home Interrupt version)
How to install the TT3-500 TOUGH GUN® Sprayer
How to mount the SR-500 Sprayer
How to install the TOUGH GUN® Reamer Stand
How to install the TOUGH GARD® Multi-Feed System to the TOUGH GUN® Reamer
Spec Sheets and Owner’s Manuals
Tregaskiss and Bernard spec sheet and owner’s manuals provide part numbers, installation and maintenance information, technical data, exploded views, parts breakdowns, troubleshooting and ordering information for MIG gun consumables, welding guns and peripherals.
Find what you’re looking for below.
Consumables
SP-ALS AccuLock™ S Consumables spec sheet
SP-ALR AccuLock R Consumables spec sheet
SP-TLC TOUGH LOCK® Consumables spec sheet
SP-CFC Centerfire™ Consumables spec sheet
SP-QTC Quik Tip™ Consumables spec sheet
SP-EL Elliptical Consumables spec sheet
MIG Gun Liners
BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
TGX® Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
S-Gun™ 250 amp Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
SP-S25 spec sheet
Q-Gun™ and S-Gun™ PipeWorx Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
DFB-OPPW operations manual
W-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
T-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
Dura-Flux™ Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Guns
SP-DF spec sheet
Dura-Flux PipePro XC Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Guns
SP-DFPXC spec sheet
IronPro™ Self-Shielded Semi Automatic MIG Guns
OM-IP owner’s manual
TOUGH GUN® CA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
(for conventional style robots)
TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
(for through-arm style robots)
SP-TA3 spec sheet
OM-TA3-A owner’s manual
OM-TA3-F owner’s manual (for FANUC® robots)
M076 Addendum (air blast installation)
M079 Addendum (wire lead installation; clutch mount)
Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
(for conventional style robots)
TOUGH GUN® Robotic Peripherals
SP-TT4 TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E Reamer spec sheet
OM-TT4A TOUGH GUN TT4A owner’s manual
OM-TT4E TOUGH GUN TT4E owner’s manual
OM-WC4 TOUGH GUN Wire Cutter owner’s manual (Compatible with TT4A, TT4E)
OM-TT3 TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer owner’s manual
OM-TT3E TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer owner’s manual
OM-WC TOUGH GUN Wire Cutter owner’s manual (Compatible with TT3A, TT3E)
M027 TOUGH GUN Sprayer owner’s manual (RS-500, TS-500)
OM-NCF TOUGH GUN Neck Checking Fixture owner’s manual
M028 TOUGH GUN Clutch owner’s manual
TOUGH GARD® Robotic Peripherals
Feeder Connections
SP-QLL QUICK LOAD Liners and AutoLength Pins spec sheet
SP-PPK Bernard® Power Pins spec sheet
SP-TPP Tregaskiss® Power Pins spec sheet
SP-QCB Quick-Connect Blocks and Adaptors spec sheet
SP-BCP Bernard Control Plugs spec sheet
SP-TCP Tregaskiss Control Plugs spec sheet
SP-DFB-ADAPTOR Bernard Quick-Disconnect Adaptor Kits spec sheet
Semi-Automatic MIG Gun Necks
SP-N Bernard Necks spec sheet (for BTB MIG guns)
SP-FN Bernard Flex Necks spec sheet (for curved handle MIG guns)
SP-NC Bernard Q-Neck Coupler and Q-Neck Grip spec sheet
Accessories
SP-SGA Spool Gun and Push-Pull Gun Conversion Kits spec sheet
Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
Q-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- QSCON Configurator:
English - OPMAN Operations Manual: English
- SP-QS456X Spec Sheet (400, 500, 600 amp with OXO™ Style Large Handle): English | Espanõl
- SP-QS234X Spec Sheet (200, 300, 400 amp with OXO Style Small Handle): English | Espanõl
- SP-Q150 Spec Sheet (150 amp with Bernard™ Style Handle): English | Espanõl
- SP-Q234 Spec Sheet (200, 300, 400 amp with Bernard Style Handle): English | Espanõl
- SP-Q150X Spec Sheet (150 amp with OXO Style Small Handle): English | Espanõl
Q-Gun HD Series Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
S-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- QSCON Configurator: English
- OPMAN Operations Manual: English
- SP-QS456X Spec Sheet (400, 500, 600 amp with OXO™ Style Large Handle): English | Espanõl
- SP-QS234X Spec Sheet (200, 300, 400 amp with OXO Style Small Handle): English | Espanõl
S-Gun HD Series Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
Q-Gun and S-Gun PipeWorx Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- DFB-OPPW Operations Manual: English
T-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- TG001 Operations Manual (350, 450, 550 amp): English
- M001 Spec Sheet (350, 450, 550 amp): English
- TG017 Operations Manual (200, 300, 350 amp Euro Guns): English
- M017 Spec Sheet (200, 300, 350 amp Euro Guns): English | Espanõl
- TG019 Operations Manual (400, 500, 600 amp Euro Guns): English
- M019 Spec Sheet (400, 500, 600 amp Euro Guns): English | Espanõl
- TG063 Operations Manual (350 amp with Compact Handle): English
- M063 Spec Sheet (350 amp with Compact Handle): English
- M060 Spec Sheet (650 amp): English
Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Guns
Dura-Flux™ PipePro® Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Guns
- SP-DFP Spec Sheet: English
- SP-DFPXC Dura-Flux PipePro XC Self-Sheilded Welding Gun Spec Sheet: English
Fume Extraction Guns
Bernard® FILTAIR® Fume Extraction Guns
- SP-FFE-1.3 Spec Sheet: English
Consumables and Parts
Conventional Liners
Necks
Feeder Connections
Manual Welding Products
Cable Connectors, Lugs and Splicers
Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
TOUGH GUN® Conventional Style Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- TG020 TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns: English
- M056 TOUGH GUN Robotic Torch System for the FANUC® Solution Arm: English
- M058 TOUGH GUN 5800 and I5800 Robotic Torches for Motoman® EA Series Robotics: English
- M074 TOUGH GUN G2 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns: English | Configurator Spread
- M077 TOUGH GUN Tandem Robotic MIG Guns: English
- M077-A Addendum – TOUGH GUN Tandem MIG Gun Neck Replacement: English
TOUGH GUN ThruArm® Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
- M090 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G1 Series MIG Guns: English
- M057 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G1 Series MIG Guns for FANUC Robots: English
- M080 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series MIG Guns: English | Configurator Spread
- M084 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series MIG Guns for FANUC Robots: English | Configurator Spread
- M085 TOUGH GUN ThruArm G2 Series TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Neck Installation for Motoman Robots (Technical Addendum): English
- M066 Addendum (LSR unicable; Motoman® XRC EA1400/1900) English
Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
Tregaskiss® Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
- TG021 TOUGH GUN I.C.E.™ Robotic Quick Change MIG Guns: English
- TG022 400, 600 amp TOUGH GUN Robotic Quick-Change Water-Cooled Guns: English
- TG024 450, 650 amp TOUGH GUN Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns: English
Tregaskiss by DINSE™ Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
- SP-CWD Tregaskiss by DINSE CWD Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns: English
- SP-TWD Tregaskiss by DINSE TWD Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns: English
Robotic Peripherals
TOUGH GUN Robotic Peripherals
- M064 TOUGH GUN TT Reamer (for Serial # TT-11300 and higher): English
- M061 TOUGH GUN TT Reamer (for Serial # TT-11299 and lower): English
- INS051 Addendum – TOUGH GUN Reamer Circuit Board Information (Gen 4 R3): English
TOUGH GARD® Robotic Peripherals
- M075 TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station: English
Help Me Identify my Bernard or Tregaskiss Product
Which kind of product do you want to identify?
How is your gun positioned relative to the weld?
How is your semi-automatic MIG gun cooled?
Your MIG gun neck is the easiest way to visually identify your product. Which of the following does your MIG gun look like?
Aluminum necks are used on Bernard BTB air-cooled MIG guns.
Flexible necks are an available option for Bernard BTB air-cooled MIG guns.
Gasless necks are used on Bernard Dura-Flux self-shielded flux-core guns.
Black polymer necks are used on Bernard TGX air-cooled MIG guns.
Black neck shrouds are used on Bernard Clean Air fume extraction MIG guns.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
Bernard W-Gun water-cooled semi-automatic MIG guns can be identified by their brass colored neck and yellow trigger.
Bernard T-Gun water-cooled semi-automatic MIG guns have aluminum necks and either a black or silver trigger.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
How is your robotic welding gun cooled?
If your MIG gun runs EXTERNAL to your robot arm, you have a TOUGH GUN CA3 Robotic MIG Gun.
If your MIG gun runs INTERNAL to your robot arm, you have a TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic MIG Gun.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
You have a Tregaskiss 600A Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
If your MIG gun runs EXTERNAL to your robot arm, you have a TOUGH GUN CA3 Robotic MIG Gun with I.C.E. technology.
If your MIG gun runs INTERNAL to your robot arm, you have a TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic MIG Gun with I.C.E. technology.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
You have Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic MIG gun. Which of the following does your product look like?
MW1 water-cooled fixed automatic MIG gun – note the thicker cable, brass nozzle retainer and silver brazed nozzle
AW2 fixed automatic MIG gun – note the brass colored neck
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
NEW TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E reamers can be visually identified from the outside as follows:
Legacy TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E reamers can be visually identified from the outside as follows:
The easiest component to help you identify which consumables series is installed on your MIG gun(s) is your contact tip. Please compare your contact tip to the images below and follow the link to learn more.
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
We have aluminum liner options that work with most of our consumable series. Please click on one of the spec sheets below to access this information:
If you’d like to discuss your aluminum liner options, please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
The brass end on your liner is unique to each liner series. Please compare your liner’s brass end with the images below:
Don’t see your product here? Please contact our Technical Support team for assistance.
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CAD Model Request
If you require a CAD model of your robotic gun setup for simulation purposes, our Technical Support team can usually provide the files you need within 2 business days. Please note that only CAD models for complete systems can be provided. CAD models for individual parts and components are unavailable.
Please complete as much of the following information about your equipment as possible. If you need help identifying your product, please use our Help Me Identify My Product tool:
All requests are fulfilled to the best of our ability with the information given.
Tech Connection Product News
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- DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Quik Tip Contact Tip Part Number T2023 and T2030, Eliptical Contact Tip Part Number 4318ADue 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 — 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 […] - SYSTEM UPDATE – New Gun Part Numbers for BTB MIG GunsAll Bernard Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns under the new BTB Platform will have new part numbering as of June 2, 2014. Former Q-Gun™ and S-Gun™ MIG guns will require an additional character added to the end of the existing part numbers to allow for new liner selection options. Former T-Gun™ semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns will […]
- PRODUCT UPDATE – New Internal Stop in Centerfire and Quik Tip Diffusers
We have added internal stops to all Centerfire™ and Quik Tip™ diffusers to improve alignment between the liner and contact tip for enhanced wire feedability. This product improvement is being implemented as a running change. What’s Changed? The new internal stop inside Centerfire and Quik Tip diffusers prevents the liner from going all the way […]
- 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 […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – Replacement Parts Availability for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner
June 27, 2016 The TOUGH GARD® spatter cleaner was discontinued on December 31, 2014. Some replacement parts for this discontinued product continue to be available. Prices and availability of these replacement parts are subject to change without notice. Discontinued Replacement Parts Part NumberDescriptionPER-2510Motor Available Replacement Parts Part NumberDescriptionER-2241Control ValveER-2242Sprayer ValveER-2560Reed SwitchER-2609Wiring Interface ReceptacleER-2700Spatter Cleaner PneumaticER-500-15Spray […] - PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for Panasonic TM-2000
June 8, 2016 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 Panasonic® TM-2000 robot model. Available Resources Download the Spec Sheet (PDF)Download the Owner’s Manual (PDF)Download the Owner’s Manual for FANUC Robots (PDF)Configure your TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun […] - DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – PER-2510 Motor
June 6, 2016 Effective immediately, the PER-2510 air motor for the discontinued TOUGH GARD® spatter cleaner is no longer available through Tregaskiss. As a result, the PER-2599 kit will no longer include the PER-2510 air motor (please see revised PER-2599 kit parts breakdown below). This Fiam® air motor may be available directly through another vendor […] - NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN Reamer Stand
Tregaskiss proudly announces its new TOUGH GUN® reamer stand. This simple fixed height durable stand is compatible with all TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E reamer models and can be ordered to a custom height between 18 and 45 inches. This new simplified design also allows for quick installation and new lower pricing. Click here to […]
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- 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 […]
- 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 […]
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- Extending the Life of Welding Guns and ConsumablesMastering preventive maintenance, timely consumable replacements, and proper liner trimming are key to prolonging the lifetime of MIG welding equipment. Discover proactive measures to follow for enhancing durability and performance while decreasing downtime, boosting productivity, and cutting operating costs by reading our full article in the March featured in the March 2024 issue of MetalForming […]
- 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a MIG Welding Gun5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a MIG Welding Gun MIG welding is considered one of the easiest welding processes to learn and is useful for a variety of applications and industries. To maximize the benefits this versatile process offers, it is imperative to select the right MIG gun for the job. Choosing the right MIG gun […]
- Ways to Save More Money With a Robotic Welding SystemWays to Save More Money With a Robotic Welding System More and more welding operations are investing in robotic welding systems to gain a competitive edge. Such systems not only deliver fine-tuned programming to ensure the accuracy, speed and repeatability needed for generating high-quality welds, they also further productivity and efficiency for an operation. Along […]
- Five Equipment Adjustments to Improve Weld QualityFive Equipment Adjustments to Improve Weld Quality Regardless of your skill level, you need to make sure that the equipment you use, works as hard as you do. Consider these components of your welding system to help weld conistency. Could it be time to take a good look at your equipment? Read our article published […]
- Choosing Between Robots and Cobots for Robotic WeldingChoosing Between Robots and Cobots for Robotic Welding Tregaskiss designed its BA1 cobot welding gun to help companies gain the most from their cobot. Learn how to recognize the key nuances between two welding-automation options, robots and cobots and how knowing these differences are essential to attain positive results. Have you ever wondered about the […]
- South Louisiana Community College Chooses Bernard® Semi-Automatic MIG Welding Guns and AccuLock™ Consumables for Welding Education | Customer TestimonialSouth Louisiana Community College (SLCC) has made a game-changing decision to enhance its welding education program by incorporating Bernard semi-automatic welding guns and AccuLock consumables into its classrooms. This shift marks a significant departure from the MIG guns and consumables they had been using for decades. Please accept preferences, statistics, marketing cookies to watch this […]
- Understand the Truth About These 7 Robotic Welding Myths
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Speed, accuracy, repeatability — welding automation boasts some big benefits. Using robots across a myriad of manufacturing applications has been a boon to the welding industry, but it hasn’t come without its fair share of misconceptions. Accepting those misconceptions could actually negate those big benefits — and no one has […] - Self-Shielded Gun Performance
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Self-shielded flux-cored welding is frequently used for structural construction and other jobsite welding since it offers a significant productivity advantage compared to stick welding. Welders using this process are likely holding their welding guns for much of the day, and they may be standing on elevated girders or lifts trying […] - Bernard® and Tregaskiss® offer welding solutions at FABTECH 2023Bernard® and Tregaskiss® offer welding solutions at FABTECH 2023 Tregaskiss and Bernard, manufacturer of semi-automatic, fixed automatic, cobot and robotic MIG welding guns, consumables and peripherals exhibited at FABTECH 2023, September 11-14 in Chicago. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event that brings over 1,500 world-class suppliers worldwide together in […]
- Best Practices For Weld Cell Layout
Today, even the smallest weld shops are making the jump to robotics, and even the largest, highly automated OEMs likely have semiautomatic weld cells for repairs or for welding parts that don’t lend themselves to automation. In automotive manufacturing, these manual cells may be midway through the line for welding frames or at the end […] - Proper Robotic Welding Gun Configuration
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The welding gun is a vital piece of equipment in a robotic welding system, serving as the conduit for the welding wire, gas, and power. However, it can sometimes be an afterthought when companies implement an automated welding solution. Unfortunately, this oversight can lead to a host of problems, not […] - MIG Welding FAQ: Best Practices for MIG Success
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes MIG is the most frequently used welding process in general manufacturing and fabrication, thanks to its ease of use, versatility, and productivity benefits. While MIG is widely used, some operations may still run into issues that require troubleshooting. Understanding the basics of MIG welding and following best practices for operator […] - Upfront Cost vs. Total Cost of Ownership of MIG Guns and ConsumablesEstimated reading time: 4 minutes While it may be tempting for companies to purchase MIG welding guns and welding consumables based on price, lower upfront costs don’t always add up to savings. Less expensive products often lack in quality and bring risk to the profitability of the welding operation. This can come in the form […]
- Employee Training: Best Practices for Preparing New WeldersEstimated reading time: 4 minutes Given the industry statistics regarding the number of experienced welders who are retiring from the field, many companies are likely training more new welders than ever before. By 2023, the nation’s workforce will need over 375,000 welders to satisfy the demands of several industries. [1] Welding is obviously a hands-on skill, […]
- Making a MIG Gun Last in Harsh Manufacturing EnvironmentsWhether it’s a high amperage application, high or low ambient temperatures, or humidity, harsh manufacturing environments can be tough on welding equipment — including MIG guns and consumables. Confined, cluttered or dirty weld cells can also negatively affect this equipment. Whether it’s a high amperage application, high or low ambient temperatures, or humidity, harsh manufacturing […]
- Using Root Cause Analysis to Address Welding Consumable IssuesEstimated reading time: 4 minutes Troubleshooting problems with welding consumables can be time-consuming and expensive. From the associated downtime to the cost of replacing contact tips, diffusers, nozzles and liners, companies stand to lose productivity and potentially miss production goals. Applying root cause tools can help expedite the process of consumable troubleshooting. These are structured […]
- Welder Training Tips to Help Improve ProductivityEstimated reading time: 6 minutes Improving productivity in semi-automatic operations isn’t simply about welding faster and working harder. Instead, there are ways to create consistency in the process and support quality so that companies can avoid downtime that adversely affects throughput. When training new welders, it’s important to provide a solid foundation of knowledge to […]
- At a Glance: Cobots and the BA1 Cobot MIG GunEstimated reading time: 4 minutes Companies today continue to face a shortage of qualified welders, but the demand for product has stayed the same — or in many cases, increased. Turning to new solutions to keep up with production can help keep the welding operation running smoothly and quickly. Tregaskiss designed its BA1 cobot welding […]
- 5 Tips for Improving Weld QualityEstimated reading time: 7 minutes Establishing consistent levels of weld quality is important for attaining production goals and a better bottom line in semi-automatic welding operations. However, there are many factors that can negatively impact those efforts, including a lack of skilled labor, inadequate or aging equipment or using the wrong welding consumables. Supervisors and […]
- Is a Water-Cooled Robotic Welding Gun Necessary?Robotic welding operations can be tough on equipment. The heat from the welding arc, along with reflective heat from the base material and resistive heat from the electrical components, can wear on consumables and the robotic welding gun. In some cases, implementing a water-cooled robotic MIG gun is the answer, but many times an air-cooled […]
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