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Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® ConsumablesOctober 18, 2023
Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® Consumables To continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, we regularly assess our product offering to ensure focus on customer needs and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio. Accordingly, due to low demand, as of October 1, 2023, a complete list of discontinued products is now available. Click… Read more: Discontinued Products — Select Bernard® and Tregaskiss® Consumables
NEW PRODUCT — ACCULOCK™ S FOR CONVENTIONAL LINER STARTER KIT — NOW AVAILABLEMay 2, 2023
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 DiffusersFebruary 28, 2023
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 ChangeJuly 6, 2022
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… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE — TOUGH LOCK™ Retaining Head O-Ring Color Change
PRODUCT UPDATE – AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design ChangeMarch 17, 2022
PRODUCT UPDATE — AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design Change The design of all AccuLock S power pin caps will be updated to allow retention of AccuLock S liners with a set screw instead of a rubber washer. This running change impacts Bernard® BTB MIG guns. It takes place on March 17, 2022. All BTB… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – AccuLock™ S Power Pin Cap Design Change
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact TipsJuly 13, 2021
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact Tips July 14, 2021 Effective June 30, 2021 (or when inventory is depleted), we will be discontinuing six (6) extremely low volume elliptical contact tips as part of an ongoing effort to improve our product offering and reduce complexity. We recommend replacing these contact tips with compatible components from… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Select Elliptical Contact Tips
PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000April 19, 2021
PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000 For the convenience of our customers, the most popular sizes of our copper AccuLock contact tips and AccuLock R diffusers are now available in larger quantity packaging. Please reference the new part numbers in the chart below: For… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATES — Select AccuLock™ Contact Tips and Diffusers Now Available in Quantities of 100 and 1000
PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Packages of 1000January 7, 2021
PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Quantities of 1000 AccuLock™ contact tips for 0.030” (0.8 mm) to 0.052” (1.4 mm) wire sizes are now available in packages of 1000. Affected Part Numbers: T-A030CH-1000 0.030″ (0.8 mm) T-A035CH-1000 0.035″ (0.9 mm) T-A039CH-1000 0.039″ (1.0 mm) T-A045CH-1000 0.045″ (1.2… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE — Select AccuLock Heavy Duty (HD) Copper Contact Tips Now Available in Packages of 1000
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 23, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers October 23, 2020 Effective December 31, 2020, we will be discontinuing a variety of part numbers due to low demand and sales volume. A majority of these items are configured MIG gun part numbers and special products. Please refer to the appendix for the list of affected part numbers.
PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R ConsumablesSeptember 23, 2020
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R Consumables
PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsAugust 18, 2020
PACKAGING CHANGES — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals August 18, 2020 Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® and Bernard® MIG welding product owner’s manuals look different than previous versions. This is because we recently refreshed the design and format of these product manuals, but their contents remain the same. No changes to the important installation,… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals
NEW PRODUCT – Expanded AccuLock™ S Power Pin OfferingAugust 11, 2020
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. Part… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Expanded AccuLock™ S Power Pin Offering
PRODUCT CHANGE — Changes to Crimping on Select NozzlesAugust 4, 2020
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… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE — Changes to Crimping on Select Nozzles
NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss Nozzles for AccuLock R ConsumablesApril 3, 2020
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss Nozzles for AccuLock R Consumables
PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss and Bernard Nozzle Bag PackagingFebruary 13, 2020
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… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss and Bernard Nozzle Bag Packaging
NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock R ConsumablesOctober 23, 2019
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock R Consumables
PRODUCT CHANGE – AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller EquipmentAugust 20, 2019
PRODUCT CHANGE – New AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller Equipment August 20, 2019 Effective immediately, a new, enhanced AccuLock™ S power pin is now available for Miller® equipment. This new power pin is designed specifically for use with the new Bernard® AccuLock S consumable system to optimize performance. Affected Part Numbers 2200137 Has been… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE – AccuLock S Power Pins for Miller Equipment
NEW PRODUCT – Conversion Diffusers for TOUGH LOCK Contact TipsAugust 8, 2019
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 Fronius® TPS 400i Accepts TOUGH LOCK contact tips Requires Fronius nozzle and insulator Compatible with reamer blade… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Conversion Diffusers for TOUGH LOCK Contact Tips
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – SURESTART Contact TipsJune 20, 2019
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Tregaskiss 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:… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – SURESTART Contact Tips
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select NozzlesJanuary 7, 2019
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Select Tregaskiss Nozzles January 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Select Nozzles
NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock S ConsumablesNovember 21, 2018
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – AccuLock S Consumables
PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Bernard Bag PackagingOctober 31, 2018
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.… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Bernard Bag Packaging
PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss Bag PackagingOctober 31, 2018
PACKAGING CHANGES — 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… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE – Changes to Tregaskiss Bag Packaging
PRODUCT UPDATE – New Liner Trim Length for Liners 6-Feet Long and ShorterJanuary 16, 2017
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – New Liner Trim Length for Liners 6-Feet Long and Shorter
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Changes to Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle CrimpingJune 22, 2015
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping January 16, 2015 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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Changes to Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Bernard Conventional LinersNovember 5, 2014
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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Bernard Conventional Liners
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Conventional LinersMay 6, 2014
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Conventional Liners
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Quik Tip HD Series ConsumablesFebruary 18, 2013
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Quik Tip HD Series Designed for shipbuilding, trailer fabrication and other heavy equipment manufacturing operations. Increased wall thickness and insulating material reduces number of changeovers caused by heat degradation Removeable nozzle cone lowers downtime and consumables cost by allowing operators to replace only the cone, the most frequently damaged part of… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Quik Tip HD Series Consumables
NEW PRODUCT – QUICK LOAD Liner AutoLength SystemJanuary 9, 2013
NEW PRODUCT —Tregaskiss 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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – QUICK LOAD Liner AutoLength System
NEW PRODUCT – Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG GunAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT —Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp Tregaskiss Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns 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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Nozzle Insulator for 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT – Thread-On Nozzle SystemAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT —Tregaskiss Thread-On Nozzle System May 22, 2009 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 neck Tapered seat provides a locking action similar to that of the… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Thread-On Nozzle System
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK EHD Contact TipsAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT —TOUGH LOCK Extra Heavy Duty 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 NecksAugust 31, 2012
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH LOCK Adaptor for Tweco-Style Robotic Necks
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Miller Quick-Connect BlockAugust 31, 2012
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 TipsAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT —TOUGH LOCK Extended Life Heavy Duty 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 PinAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT —Tregaskiss Power Pin Connection for Cloos Wire Feeders 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™… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Cloos Power Pin
NEW PRODUCT – Fronius Power PinAugust 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT — 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®… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Fronius Power Pin
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Quick-Connect BlocksAugust 31, 2012
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 —… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Quick-Connect Blocks
PRODUCT CHANGE – Tregaskiss Bags and Roll MarksAugust 31, 2012
PACKAGING IMPROVEMENT —Changes to 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… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE – Tregaskiss Bags and Roll Marks
PRODUCT UPDATE – New QUICK LOAD Liner Wire SizesAugust 31, 2012
PRODUCT UPDATE —Expanded QUICK LOAD Liner Product Offering 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – New QUICK LOAD Liner Wire Sizes

BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2023May 2, 2023
Beginning April 11, 2023 Bernard has begun re-installing consumables back onto all BTB semi-automatic MIG guns so that your MIG gun arrives ready to weld. Note that guns built before April 11, 2023 will not have the consumables installed out-of-the-box and the nozzle and tip will be within a bag inside of the box. This… Read more: BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2023
PRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTINGDecember 27, 2022
PRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTING ON BERNARD® BTB MIG STRAIGHT HANDLE MIG GUNS WITH HYTREL® POLYMER CABLE — EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2023 Our product offering is regularly assessed to ensure focus on customer needs and opportunities to innovate our product portfolio, so we can continue to deliver sustainable value to our customers.… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE — CONE NUT AND END FITTING
BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022August 9, 2022
BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022 August 1, 2022 Bernard has discontinued the sales of the Q150 semi-automatic air cooled MIG guns as of August 1, 2022.Click here for a list of discontinued part numbers. Replacement MIG gun options would be a configured Bernard® BTB 200 amp or TGX 180 amp MIG gun.… Read more: BERNARD DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022July 26, 2022
BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022 July 26, 2022 In an effort to speed assembly time, we will stop installing the contact tip and nozzle on all MIG guns. Diffuser and liner will be installed. Contact tip and nozzle will be packaged separately in a bag and shipped in the box… Read more: BERNARD MIG GUN BUILD CHANGE — EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 23, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers October 23, 2020 Effective December 31, 2020, we will be discontinuing a variety of part numbers due to low demand and sales volume. A majority of these items are configured MIG gun part numbers and special products. Please refer to the appendix for the list of affected part numbers.
PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsAugust 18, 2020
PACKAGING CHANGES — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals August 18, 2020 Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® and Bernard® MIG welding product owner’s manuals look different than previous versions. This is because we recently refreshed the design and format of these product manuals, but their contents remain the same. No changes to the important installation,… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle OptionJuly 31, 2019
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle Option August 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – BTB MIG Gun 500 amp B Series Handle Option
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns and Service PartsJanuary 8, 2019
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns January 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy F-Gun MIG Guns and Service Parts
PRODUCT UPDATE – Changes to the Bernard Fume Extraction MIG Gun OfferingDecember 11, 2017
PRODUCT UPDATE – Changes to the Bernard Fume Extraction MIG Gun Product 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Changes to the Bernard Fume Extraction MIG Gun Offering
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – 8 and 12 foot BTB MIG Gun LengthsDecember 11, 2017
DISCONTINUED – 8′ and 12′ 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – 8 and 12 foot BTB MIG Gun Lengths
PRODUCT UPDATE – 300 amp Clean Air Fume Extraction MIG Gun Now AvailableMarch 13, 2017
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – 300 amp Clean Air Fume Extraction MIG Gun Now Available
PRODUCT UPDATE – Clean Air Gun Vacuum Tube and Chamber Finish ChangeJanuary 11, 2017
PRODUCT UPDATE – Clean Air Gun Vacuum Tube and Chamber Finish Changes 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Clean Air Gun Vacuum Tube and Chamber Finish Change
NEW PRODUCT – C Series Handle Option for BTB MIG GunsNovember 8, 2016
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – C Series Handle Option for BTB MIG Guns
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Trigger Control Plug HousingDecember 10, 2015
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Trigger Control Plug Housing on BTB MIG Guns 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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Trigger Control Plug Housing
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Roughneck MIG GunsJune 11, 2015
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – Miller Roughneck C-Series 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Roughneck MIG Guns
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Manual ProductsSeptember 11, 2014
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Manual Products: Cable Connectors, Lugs and Splicers As 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 GunAugust 27, 2014
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 visibility Vacuum hose swivel on rear of… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Clean Air Fume Extraction Gun
PRODUCT UPDATE – Neck Insulators for BTB MIG GunsMay 8, 2014
PRODUCT UPDATE – Neck Insulator Selection 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Neck Insulators for BTB MIG Guns
PRODUCT UPDATE – Common Straight Rear Strain Relief for BTB MIG GunsMay 6, 2014
NEW PRODUCT – Common Straight Rear Strain Relief for the BTB MIG Gun Platform 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Common Straight Rear Strain Relief for BTB MIG Guns
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Dual Thread Necks for BTB MIG GunsMay 6, 2014
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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Dual Thread Necks for BTB MIG Guns
PRODUCT CHANGE – Bernard Power PinsMay 6, 2014
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… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE – Bernard Power Pins
PRODUCT UPDATE – New Handle Names for the BTB MIG Gun PlatformMay 6, 2014
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – New Handle Names for the BTB MIG Gun Platform
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Q-Nut for BTB MIG GunsMay 6, 2014
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Improved Q-Nut Launching with the BTB MIG Gun Platform 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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Q-Nut for BTB MIG Guns
SYSTEM UPDATE – New Gun Part Numbers for BTB MIG GunsMay 5, 2014
SYSTEM UPDATE – New Gun Part Numbers for BTB MIG Gun Platform All 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… Read more: SYSTEM UPDATE – New Gun Part Numbers for BTB MIG Guns
PRODUCT UPDATE – New Internal Stop in Centerfire and Quik Tip DiffusersApril 24, 2014
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – New Internal Stop in Centerfire and Quik Tip Diffusers
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New Swivel Design on the Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction GunJuly 1, 2013
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New Swivel Design on the Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction Gun The improved swivel design on the Bernard® FILTAIR™ fume extraction MIG gun now uses threads to retain the vacuum hose and eliminates the front band-it clamp from both amperage models. This redesign will improve performance and avoids replacing the hose clamp with… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New Swivel Design on the Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction Gun
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard 250 amp S-Gun MIG GunDecember 27, 2012
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard 250 amp S-Gun MIG Gun NEW! Ideal for shipbuilding and construction industries to reduce downtime and increase productivity! NEW! Locked rotatable neck eliminates downtime at start of shift due to missing necks resulting in reduced operator costs Locked rotatable neck is easily serviceable by maintenance Steel monocoil power cable is composed… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Bernard 250 amp S-Gun MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction MIG GunOctober 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction Gun Keeping a clean working environment is important. That’s why Bernard engineered the FILTAIR™ fume extraction gun. Get right to the source and extract fumes at the weld bead with this new gun! Vacuum regulator on front of handle allows balance of suction with shielding gas flow to… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Bernard FILTAIR Fume Extraction MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT – Dura-Flux Self-Shielded Flux Cored Gun with Replaceable Cable LinerOctober 31, 2012
NEW PRODUCT – Bernard Dura-Flux Self-Shielded Flux Cored Gun with Replaceable Cable Liner NEW! Built to meet the needs of harsh and demanding environments, Bernard introduces the Dura-Flux™ Gun with replaceable power cable liner that is extremely durable yet comfortable to hold and use. New replaceable power cable liner allows for quick and easy power… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Dura-Flux Self-Shielded Flux Cored Gun with Replaceable Cable Liner
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New 211-5-8 Extended Lever SwitchSeptember 10, 2012
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New 211-5-8 Extended Lever Switch An improved switch design for Bernard® T-Gun™ MIG guns (formerly Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN® semi-automatic MIG guns) is now available to improve the performance and the life of the extended lever switch over previous versions. What Changed? The switch casing design has been updated to allow for improved retention tabs… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New 211-5-8 Extended Lever Switch

PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning StationNovember 28, 2023
PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station Improvements have been made to the dedicated motor lubricator on Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E reamers. Effective immediately, all new TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer orders will come equipped with the new lubricator, without any impact to… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE — New Motor Lubricator Enhancements for TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station
Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 ReamerOctober 23, 2023
Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer October 23, 2023 In effort to consolidate and simplify packaging and shipments, please note that effective immediately, customers who order a TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer robotic nozzle cleaning station configured with a wire cutter will no longer receive… Read more: Packaging Change — Wire Cutter No Longer Packaged Separately When Configured on a TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer
PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERINGSeptember 20, 2023
PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERING September 20, 2023 In order to ensure focus on opportunities to innovate our product portfolio and continue delivering sustainable value to our customers, the changes identified below will be made to the Tregaskiss® 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun offering effective… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – CHANGES TO THE TREGASKISS® 600 AMP ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN OFFERING
PRODUCT UPDATE – 350 AMP MA1 FIXED AUTOMATIC MIG GUNS TO BE REPLACED WITH 385 AMP MA1 MODELSSeptember 5, 2023
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.… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – 350 AMP MA1 FIXED AUTOMATIC MIG GUNS TO BE REPLACED WITH 385 AMP MA1 MODELS
PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station Online Configurator and Reverse Lookup ToolsApril 3, 2023
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station Online Configurator and Reverse Lookup Tools
Product Improvement – LSR+ (Plus) UnicablesOctober 11, 2022
For use with TOUGH GUN® TA3 ThruArm® series robotic MIG guns, LSR+ (Low-Stress Robotic) unicables incorporate new SmoothTurn™ technology to maximize production uptime.
NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E Reamer Nozzle Cleaning StationsSeptember 1, 2021
September 1, 2021 NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E Nozzle Cleaning Stations We are pleased to announce the launch of the new TOUGH GUN® TT4A and TT4E reamer nozzle cleaning stations. Tregaskiss has enhanced the trusted dependability of our existing TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E reamers with superior performance, high durability components and… Read more: NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN TT4A and TT4E Reamer Nozzle Cleaning Stations
PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss BA1 Cobot MIG Gun Online ConfiguratorMay 3, 2021
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Tregaskiss BA1 Cobot MIG Gun Online Configurator
NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss® BA1 Cobot Air-Cooled MIG GunMarch 31, 2021
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – Tregaskiss® BA1 Cobot Air-Cooled MIG Gun
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG GunsFebruary 26, 2021
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns February 26, 2021 Tregaskiss® will discontinue the sales of ACC and ACD series automatic air-cooled MIG guns (formerly branded Bernard®) and parts as of August 31, 2021. These are in addition to the ACA and ACB series that were discontinued in January. Click here… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACC and ACD Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
PACKAGING CHANGES — Changes to TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid ContainersJanuary 26, 2021
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… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGES — Changes to TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Containers
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part NumbersOctober 23, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS — Various Part Numbers October 23, 2020 Effective December 31, 2020, we will be discontinuing a variety of part numbers due to low demand and sales volume. A majority of these items are configured MIG gun part numbers and special products. Please refer to the appendix for the list of affected part numbers.
PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R ConsumablesSeptember 23, 2020
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss® 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns Now Available With AccuLock™ R Consumables
PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG GunsSeptember 23, 2020
PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns September 23, 2020 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE — Tregaskiss Fixed Automatic Series MIG Guns
PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s ManualsAugust 18, 2020
PACKAGING CHANGES — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals August 18, 2020 Customers may notice that some Tregaskiss® and Bernard® MIG welding product owner’s manuals look different than previous versions. This is because we recently refreshed the design and format of these product manuals, but their contents remain the same. No changes to the important installation,… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE — Formatting Changes to Owner’s Manuals
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG GunsAugust 12, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS – ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns August 12, 2020 Tregaskiss will discontinue the sales of ACA and ACB series automatic air-cooled MIG guns (formerly branded Bernard®) and parts as of January 31, 2021. Click here for a list of affected part numbers Replacement Gun Option Tregaskiss® Auto Head Fixed Automatic Air-Cooled… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — ACA and ACB Series Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series MIG GunsJuly 17, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT –TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Guns December 1, 2017 As of December 29, 2017, all TOUGH GUN® G2 and ThruArm® G2 series robotic air-cooled MIG guns will be discontinued as they are being replaced by TOUGH GUN CA3 and TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG guns. The TOUGH… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series MIG Guns
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG GunsApril 7, 2020
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns November 11, 2019 In September 2017, Tregaskiss entered into a Master Distribution Agreement with DINSE GmbH to provide best-in-class robotic water-cooled MIG guns to the North American market under the Tregaskiss® by DINSE™ brand name. After many discussions between Tregaskiss and DINSE, we have made an… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tregaskiss by DINSE Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns
PRODUCT UPDATE – Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E ReamerDecember 2, 2019
PRODUCT UPDATE — Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer December 2, 2019 Effective November 15, 2019, the TOUGH GUN® TT3E (Ethernet) reamer is now running updated firmware and software. The ARGEE software has been updated from version 4.0 to 4.1, and the firmware from version 3.5 to 3.6. What’s New? Firmware:… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Firmware and Software Update for the TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer
PACKAGING CHANGE – 5-Gallon TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid PailAugust 14, 2019
PACKAGING CHANGES –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… Read more: PACKAGING CHANGE – 5-Gallon TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid Pail
PRODUCT CHANGE – TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter BladesJuly 16, 2019
PRODUCT UPDATE — 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… Read more: PRODUCT CHANGE – TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter Blades
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tandem Robotic TorchesSeptember 12, 2018
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –Tandem Robotic MIG Guns September 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,… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Tandem Robotic Torches
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Service Parts for Quick-Change and Keyed Robotic Water-Cooled GunsSeptember 12, 2018
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –Service Parts for Quick-Change and Keyed Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns September 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Service Parts for Quick-Change and Keyed Robotic Water-Cooled Guns
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Guns Now Compatible with More Robot ModelsAugust 13, 2018
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® 100iD KUKA® KR6 R1820HW, KR8 R1420HW, KR8 R1620HW and KR8 R2100HW… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Guns Now Compatible with More Robot Models
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for FANUC 100iDJuly 19, 2018
PRODUCT UPDATE —TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for FANUC 100iD Robot Model 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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for FANUC 100iD
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – All TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Replacement PartsDecember 28, 2017
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — All TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Replacement Parts November 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… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – All TOUGH GUN G2 and ThruArm G2 Series Replacement Parts
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy TOUGH GUN ThruArm Product for ABB IRB1600IDJuly 28, 2017
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT –Legacy TOUGH GUN ThruArm G1 Series 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. 508-200ABB W508-200ABB 508-200ABB-6 58SA004 Our legacy TOUGH GUN… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Legacy TOUGH GUN ThruArm Product for ABB IRB1600ID
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Nozzle Detection Option for TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E ReamerMay 3, 2017
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –Nozzle Detection Option for TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Stations 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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Nozzle Detection Option for TOUGH GUN TT3 and TT3E Reamer
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer UpgradesMay 2, 2017
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… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Upgrades
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Check ValveMay 2, 2017
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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – New TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Check Valve
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – LSR UnicablesJanuary 26, 2017
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Low-Stress Robotic (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… Read more: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – LSR Unicables
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 Torch Solutions for Yaskawa Motoman RobotsNovember 10, 2016
PRODUCT UPDATE —Tregaskiss 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, MH24 Legacy models: MA/EA1400, MA/EA1900, MA3100 On the current robot models listed above,… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 Torch Solutions for Yaskawa Motoman Robots
PRODUCT UPDATE – Replacement Parts Availability for the TOUGH GARD Spatter CleanerJune 27, 2016
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 Number Description… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Replacement Parts Availability for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for Panasonic TM-2000June 8, 2016
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)… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for Panasonic TM-2000
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – PER-2510 MotorJune 6, 2016
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — PER-2510 Air Motor for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner 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).… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – PER-2510 Motor
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN Reamer StandMarch 18, 2016
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… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN Reamer Stand
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN TT3E ReamerMarch 17, 2016
NEW PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer March 26, 2016 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce the new TOUGH GUN® TT3E reamer robotic nozzle cleaning station offering the same high levels of durability, serviceability and repeatability now further enhanced by digital Ethernet communications that better integrate this unit into the digital controls infrastructure of your facility. Enjoy… Read more: NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer
PRODUCT UPDATE – Expanded TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun OfferingJuly 9, 2015
PRODUCT UPDATE —Expanded TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering July 8, 2015 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce that the TOUGH GUN® TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun offering has been expanded to include configurations for FANUC® M710iC-12L and Kawasaki® BA006N robot models. Available Resources Download the Spec Sheet (PDF) Download the Owner’s Manual (PDF) Download the… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Expanded TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering
PRODUCT UPDATE – Spray ContainmentJune 10, 2015
PRODUCT UPDATE —Spray Containment June 23, 2015 A perfect addition to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer This innovative spray containment unit from Tregaskiss helps prevent air contamination by catching anti-spatter overspray in its sealed basin, improving the air quality of the working environment and maintaining the cleanliness of the weld cell. Spray Containment Part Numbers… Read more: PRODUCT UPDATE – Spray Containment
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning StationDecember 30, 2014
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station December 31, 2014 The TOUGH GARD® spatter cleaner has been discontinued as of December 31, 2014. Replacement parts will continue to be available until December 31, 2015. Prices and availability of these replacement parts are subject to change without notice. Consider an upgrade to the… Read more: DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station

As manufacturers of semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns and consumables, Tregaskiss and Bernard have earned a reputation as an experienced, dependable partner to its customers in the automotive, construction and fabrication, heavy equipment, ship, rail, general manufacturing, commercial truck and trailer, and oil and gas industries. Tregaskiss and Bernard offer air-cooled semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns, water-cooled semi-automatic, fixed automatic and robotic MIG guns, reamers, nozzle cleaning stations, anti-spatter liquid, wire cutters, anti-spatter sprayers, clutches, welding consumables, nozzles, MIG welding tips, and MIG welding torches.