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MIG Welding Gun Necks

Aluminum armored neck

To improve comfort and minimize downtime, we offer a wide variety of interchangeable necks for greater flexibility and better weld puddle visibility.

Group of two standard necks installed on semi-automatic air-cooled MIG guns

Aluminum Armored Necks

Black polymer neck on TGX semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun

Black Polymer Armored Necks

  • Black polymer armored necks contain a thick copper wall with a conductor tube interior
  • Available in a 60 degree angle for 260 and 400 amp MIG guns
  • Compatible with the TOUGH LOCK® and TOUGH ACCESS® consumables

Aluminum Armored Necks

Specifications

Compatibility

Black Polymer Armored Necks

Specifications

Compatibility

Standard Necks BTB MIG Guns – Fixed Necks on Curved Handles and all Rotatable Necks

QT2-3030°, Short
QT2-4545°, Short
QT2-6060°, Short
QT2-8080°, Short
QT3-3030°, Medium
QT3-4545°, Medium
QT3-6060°, Medium
QT3-8080°, Medium
QT5-3030°, Long
QT5-4545°, Long
QT5-6060°, Long
QT2-45-1245°, 12″
QT2-45-1845°, 18″
QT2-45-2445°, 24″
QT-180-30°, 3″
QT-180-50°, 5″
QT-180-70°, 7″
QT-180-120°, 12″
QT-180-180°, 18″
QT-180-240°, 24″

Fixed Necks on Straight Handles – C Series

305-45CT45°, Short
305-60CT60°, Short
405-45CT45°, Medium
405-60CT60°, Medium
405-45LLCT45°, Long
405-60LLCT60°, Long
505-45CT45°, Longest
505-60CT60°, Longest

Fixed Necks on Straight Handles – T Series Large

305-4545°, Short
305-6060°, Short
405-4545°, Medium
405-6060°, Medium
405-45LL45°, Long
405-60LL60°, Long
505-4545°, Longest
505-6060°, Longest

Fixed Necks on Straight Handles – T Series Small

205-4545°, Short
205-6045°, Short
315-4545°, Medium
315-6060°, Medium
405-45NB45°, Long
405-60NB60°, Long

Black Polymer Armored Necks

405-60xfor TGX™ semi-automatic MIG guns – XL Series
205-60xfor TGX semi-automatic MIG guns – XS Series

Flex Necks for B Series and O Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

Flex neck for MIG welding guns
  • Save labor and time – change, rotate or bend neck to desired angle without tools
  • Connection improves conductivity for better weld quality, lessens heat to increase operator comfort
  • Available in 6″ and 8″ lengths and is easily removable for jump liner changeover
  • Compatible with Bernard Centerfire™ or Quik Tip™ Consumables

Flex Necks for T Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

Flex neck for MIG welding guns
  • Bend radius up to 80 degrees
  • Braided copper conductor tube
  • Can be replaced without disturbing cable connections
  • Compatible with select Tregaskiss TOUGH LOCK™ and TOUGH ACCESS™ Consumables

Q-Neck Coupler

A neck coupler is an accessory that allows a flex neck to be added to the top of an existing standard neck.
  • Designed to connect any two necks
  • Provides flexibility and cost savings while minimizing the need for special-order necks
  • Compatible with any rotatable neck

Neck Grip for Curved Handle MIG Guns

Image of BTB MIG gun with neck grip installed on the gun
  • High temperature rubber sleeve
  • Designed to reduce heat exposure and help user hold neck in a steady position
  • Improves overall weld quality and reduces operator fatigue

Neck Grip for Straight Handle MIG Guns Configured with Fixed Necks

Straight handle BTB semi-automatic air-cooled MIG gun shown with neck grip
  • Heavy duty metal spring
  • Designed to reduce heat exposure and help user hold neck in a steady position
  • Improves overall weld quality and reduces operator fatigue

Specialty Necks

Group of two specialty custom length and custom bend necks installed on semi-autoamtic air-cooled MIG guns
  • Multiple lengths and bends available for limited access positions and improved operator comfort
  • Additional charges and/or extra lead time may apply

Flex Necks for B Series and O Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

Specifications

  • Available in 6″ and 8″ lengths

Compatibility

Flex Necks for T Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

Compatibility

  • Compatible with select TOUGH LOCK® and TOUGH ACCESS® consumables (NOTE: flex necks are NOT compatible with TOUGH LOCK retaining heads with dual taper technology)

Q-Neck Coupler

Compatibility

  • Compatible with any rotatable neck

Neck Grip for Curved Handle MIG Guns

Specifications

  • High temperature rubber sleeve

Neck Grip for Straight Handle MIG Guns Configured with Fixed Necks

Specifications

  • Heavy duty metal spring

Specialty Necks

Specifications

  • Multiple lengths and bends available

Flex Necks for B Series and O Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

QT-F-6Rotatable / Flexible Neck; 6″ length
QT-F-8Rotatable / Flexible Neck; 8″ length

Flex Necks for T Series Handles (BTB MIG Guns)

405-FLFor large T Series Straight Handle
205-FLFor small T Series Straight Handle

Q-Neck Coupler and Q-Neck Grip

QT-CPLQ-Neck Coupler
1840067Q-Neck Grip
  • Insulated, thick-walled copper conductor tube crimped on both ends
  • Can be replaced without disturbing cable connections
  • Threaded design ensures optimum electrical conductivity
  • Air-cooled necks operate on torches at 350-385 amps
  • Water-cooled necks are rated up to 600 amps
  • Armored aluminum jacket on air-cooled MIG gun necks
  • Stainless steel armor on water-cooled MIG gun necks
  • Necks are compatible with NEW! AccuLock™ R consumables and TOUGH LOCK® consumables (NOTE: water-cooled necks are NOT compatible with TOUGH LOCK retaining heads with dual taper technology)
  • Optional longer length necks are available

Specifications

  • Air-cooled necks operate on torches at 350-385 amps
  • Water-cooled necks are rated up to 600 amps
  • Optional longer length necks are available

Compatibility

Air-Cooled Necks

405-22QC22 degree, short length
405-22QCL22 degree, medium length
405-45QC45 degree, short length
405-45QCL45 degree, medium length
405-45QCL145 degree, long length
405-180QC180 degree, medium length

TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Necks

590-22-0.93822 degree, short length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-22-1.06222 degree, short length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-22-1.10622 degree, short length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.
590-22L-0.93822 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-22L-1.06222 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-22L-1.10622 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.
590-45-0.93845 degree, short length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-45-1.06245 degree, short length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-45-1.10645 degree, short length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.
590-45L-0.93845 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-45L-1.06245 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-45L-1.10645 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.
590-45L1-0.93845 degree, long length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-45L1-1.06245 degree, long length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-45L1-1.10645 degree, long length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.
590-180-0.938180 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 0.938″ O.D.
590-180-1.062180 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.062″ O.D.
590-180-1.106180 degree, medium length; for nozzles with 1.106″ O.D.