Spool Guns + Replacement Guns

Spool + Replacement Welding Guns

As the part of the welding process that the operator holds and controls directly throughout the welding process, a welding spool gun is important. If yours works for you, chances are, you’re happy with your setup. If not, you’re probably looking for a replacement prior to your next weld. Northern Tool offers a well-rounded selection of welding spool guns to choose from. This selection offers welding spool guns by themselves or in kits. You’ll find units with either a 10ft. or 20ft. cable. Some of the welding spool guns here work with specific welder models, while some work more universally. Whatever the reason you’re looking at welding spool guns, it’s a good one, as a welding spool gun can make or break a welding project, keeping you on time and on budget or bringing your project to a grinding halt.

Whether you’re a DIY welder or a professional, you’ll agree that an up-to-date, fully functional welding spool gun is critical in creating professional-looking welds devoid of such problems as unsightly popcorn configurations. Sometimes the problem is a welding spool gun liner that’s feeding wire erratically, causing loss of amps during welding or causing contact tip burnback, which can occur in MIG welding. A burnback occurs when a wire arcs at the opening of the contact tip and burns ban into it. When this happens, a wire is welded to or inside the tip. At this point, your welding project can’t continue until the problem is solved. Whether the problem lies with the welding gun liner or with the welding spool gun itself, it requires immediate attention. If wire isn’t being melted properly with the workpiece, you’re not achieving a proper weld. These kinds of problems, and more, underscore the importance of a welding spool gun that’s in good working order. Go ahead and check out Northern Tool’s welding spool guns now. You’ll be happy to find some of the top names in the industry, including Hobart, Klutch and Lincoln Electric.