Tips & Torches

About Tips & Torches

MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of welding tips and torches designed for MIG and TIG welding applications. This category includes essential replacement components such as contact tips, collet bodies, diffusers, nozzles and complete torch assemblies from trusted brands including Sealey and Draper. Whether you're maintaining existing equipment or upgrading your welding setup, these precision-engineered components ensure reliable performance and consistent weld quality.

Available in various sizes and specifications, our welding tips and torches are compatible with popular welder models including MB14, MB15, TB25 and TB36 systems. From 0.6mm to 1.6mm contact tips to complete direct-fit MIG torch assemblies, MyToolShed offers the replacement parts and accessories needed to keep your welding equipment operating at peak efficiency.

Applications

Welding tips and torches are essential for professionals and enthusiasts across multiple trades and industries:

• Fabricators and metal workers requiring precision welding components for daily production work
• Automotive technicians performing bodywork repairs and custom fabrication
• General engineering workshops maintaining diverse welding equipment
• Agricultural engineers repairing farm machinery and equipment
• Construction metalworkers working on structural steel projects
• DIY enthusiasts undertaking home workshop projects and restorations
• Educational institutions maintaining welding training equipment

Choosing The Right Tips & Torches

Selecting appropriate welding tips and torches requires careful consideration of several factors:

Wire diameter compatibility: Contact tips must match your welding wire size precisely. Common sizes include 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm and 1.6mm. Using incorrect tip sizes affects wire feed quality and weld consistency.

Torch model compatibility: Ensure replacement parts match your specific welder model. Check whether you need MB14, MB15, TB25, TB36 or other system components. Direct-fit options are available for specific Draper welder models.

Welding process: MIG and TIG welding require different torch configurations. MIG torches use contact tips and diffusers, whilst TIG torches require collets and collet bodies for electrode holding.

Current rating: Higher amperage welding demands more robust torch assemblies. Consider your typical working parameters when selecting replacement torches.

Gas or gasless operation: Some contact tips are specifically designed for gasless flux-cored wire, whilst others suit gas-shielded MIG welding applications.

Safety Information

Always disconnect welding equipment from the mains 240v power supply before replacing tips, torches or any consumable components. Ensure replacement parts are correctly installed and secured to prevent electrical hazards or poor earth connections. Worn or damaged tips should be replaced immediately as they can cause arc instability and poor weld quality. Always wear appropriate PPE including welding helmets, gloves and protective clothing when operating welding equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I replace welding contact tips?

Replace contact tips when the bore becomes enlarged or oval-shaped, typically after every 100-200kg of wire depending on usage intensity. Signs include erratic wire feeding, increased spatter or visible tip damage.

Are these tips and torches compatible with all welder brands?

Compatibility varies by model. Many tips follow standard MB14 or MB15 specifications, but always verify compatibility with your specific welder model. MyToolShed.co.uk provides detailed product specifications to help match components to your equipment.

What's the difference between MIG and TIG torch components?

MIG torches use contact tips to conduct current to the wire and require diffusers for gas flow. TIG torches use collets and collet bodies to grip tungsten electrodes. The two systems are not interchangeable and require specific replacement parts.