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.
- Amperage range: 200, 300, 400 and 500 amps
- Available in 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 25 foot lengths
- Choice of Centerfire™, Quik Tip™ and TOUGH LOCK® consumables
- Standard, dual pull and dual schedule trigger options
- Choice of twenty fixed and rotatable necks in various angles and lengths
- Choice of industrial-grade (200 through 500 amp models) or steel monocoil cable (300 or 400 amp models)
- Choice of conventional liners or front-loading QUICK LOAD® liners
- Choice of a Bernard power pin or an AutoLength™ pin for the revolutionary QUICK LOAD liner AutoLength™ system
- One year warranty
- Lifetime warranty on the rear strain relief, front handle and switch
- Double-life MIG gun system allows you to extend the life of your BTB MIG gun with a C series straight handle (or T series straight handle); once the front end is worn, just flip-flop the front and back ends of the torch!
Click here to learn more about the new C series straight handle.
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.
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. Click here to learn more about the TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun.
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 (list provided below): Access a complete list of available and discontinued replacement parts for the TOUGH GARD spatter cleaner here.
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 learn more.
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 greater control optimization, remote monitoring capability, and faster troubleshooting of all discrete TOUGH GUN reamer I/O functions to facilitate increased productivity in your robotic welding applications. Automating spatter removal will help to extend the life of your robotic MIG guns and consumables, benefiting both your bottom line and production uptime and throughput.
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 manufacturers. The double-life MIG gun system also known as the “flip-flop” for T series straight handles is still compatible with this change. Did any part numbers change? Answer: Yes, part numbers have changed. Please reference the charts below for new part numbers for the trigger control plug housing and trigger control plugs. Please see the chart below for trigger control part numbers based on the gun model. Example: Q2015AB8CMC How can you tell the difference between the old version and the new 2015 design?
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. Click here to learn more about the TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun.
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 improves the quality of the crimp since it allows for enhanced integrity of the nozzle insulator. Click here to download the TOUGH LOCK® consumables spec sheet in PDF format for more detailed nozzle information.
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 gun part numbers for the Roughneck C-Series MIG guns: Q3010TE5EMC 12 ft (3.7 m) C-3015 Q3015TE5EMC Q4010TE5EMC C-4012 Q4012TE5EMC 194756 194757 S5010GH5IMC 10 ft (3 m) 194758 C-5012 S5015GH5IMC Certain products are only available for purchase from Miller Electric while others are available from either Miller Electric or Bernard. Please see the reference chart below which indicates where you can place an order for the guns, parts and consumables: PRODUCT WHERE TO BUY FasTip™ Consumables Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Quik Tip™ Consumables Miller Electric Mfg. Co. or Bernard Roughneck® Replacement Parts Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Bernard BTB MIG Guns Miller Electric Mfg. Co. or Bernard Bernard BTB MIG Gun Replacement Parts Miller Electric Mfg. Co. or Bernard To place an order through Miller Customer Service: please contact us via phone: 866-931-9730, fax: 800-637-2315 or email orders@millerwelds.com To place an order through Bernard Customer Service: please contact us via phone: 1-855-MIGWELD (644-9353), fax: 888-946-67-26 or email cs@itwmig.com If you are unable to find the answer you are seeking in the following FAQs, please contact the Miller and Bernard Customer Service Teams. 1. Q: Can I use Miller FasTip™ Consumables on the replacement Bernard BTB MIG Guns? A: Although we recommend the use of Bernard Quik Tip™ Consumables, users can install the FasTip diffuser on Bernard Best of the Best BTB MIG Guns and use FasTip Consumables (contact tips, nozzles). Users will need to order a neck insulator part # 4523R for use on Bernard BTB MIG Guns when using FasTip Consumables. Please use the FasTip consumable chart below as a reference: Contact Tip* M206188 M206190 Diffuser M206195 Nozzle M198855 M199618 Insulator 4523R * Based on wire size range 0.045″ – 1/16″ 2. Q: Can I use Miller Roughneck Liners on Bernard BTB MIG Guns? A: No, Users will need to order Bernard Universal Conventional Liners for Bernard BTB MIG Guns. Miller Roughneck Liners are not compatible on Bernard BTB MIG Guns. 3. Q: Can I use Bernard™ Quik Tip™ Consumables on existing Roughneck MIG Guns? A: Yes, the Quik Tip Consumable Series (contact tip, diffuser, nozzle) can be installed on Miller Roughneck MIG Guns. Users will need to order neck insulator part # 10012 to use on their Roughneck MIG Gun when using Bernard Quik Tip Consumables. Please use the consumable chart below as a reference: Contact Tip* T1045 T1116 Diffuser D118Q D114Q Nozzle N1C58Q N1C34HQ Insulator 10012 *Based on wire size range 0.045″ – 1/16″ 4. Q: Can I use Bernard Universal Conventional Liners on existing Roughneck MIG Guns? A: No, Users will still need to order Miller Roughneck Liners for existing Roughneck MIG Guns. Bernard Universal Conventional Liners are not compatible with existing Roughneck MIG Guns. 5. Q: Why does my Miller FasTip diffuser not thread on correctly to a Bernard BTB MIG Gun? A: A change to the thread on the FasTip diffuser was made on February 13, 2015 to be compatible with Bernard BTB MIG Guns. The new style diffuser has a large Miller logo roll mark compared to the old style diffuser that has a small Miller logo rollmark. To differentiate between the old and new style diffusers please see the comparison images below: 6. Q: How does a Miller Roughneck Gun compare to a Bernard BTB MIG Gun? A: Please see full gun comparison images below of the Roughneck C-Series MIG Gun (bottom) and Bernard BTB MIG Gun (top):
June 23, 2015 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. Not sure what type of nozzle you have? Download the Tregaskiss nozzles spec sheet in PDF format. Click here to learn more about the spray containment unit.
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 TOUGH GUN® TT3 (analog) or TT3E (Ethernet) reamer robotic nozzle cleaning station from Tregaskiss. Click here to learn more. Click here to download the M075 TOUGH GARD spatter cleaner technical guide.
October 31, 2014 Tregaskiss is pleased to bring you the TOUGH GUN® TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun. Designed for today’s through-arm style robots, the TOUGH GUN TA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun combines the most valuable options of our TOUGH GUN ThruArm™ G1 and G2 series platforms – including our low-stress robotic (LSR) unicable – along with new features for increased strength and durability.
October 31, 2014 Tregaskiss is pleased to bring you the TOUGH GUN® CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun. Designed for high-volume production environments, the TOUGH GUN CA3 robotic air-cooled MIG gun combines the most valuable product features of our TOUGH GUN G1 and G2 series platforms, along with performance improvements in our unicable technology that extends service life. Fully configurable, TOUGH GUN CA3 MIG guns are engineered for precision, durability, accuracy, repeatability, minimal downtime and fast and easy maintenance.
August 11, 2014 An electronic check valve and mounting bracket have been added to the TOUGH GUN® TT3 reamer. This improvement provides added protection against leakage from the sprayer reservoir. Since this addition affects the wiring slightly, updated wiring diagram instructions are provided with every affected unit. A TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer sprayer valve retrofit kit (part #TT3-500R) is available for units manufactured prior to August 11, 2014. If your TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer: you will require the TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer sprayer valve retrofit kit #TT3-500R to fix any issues that you may be experiencing. Installation of this kit should take approximately 15 minutes. Click here for complete step by step installation instructions.
June 1, 2013 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce improvements to the design of its cutter blades for use with the TOUGH GUN® TT3 reamer and TOUGH GARD® spatter cleaner robotic nozzle cleaning stations. These new cutter blades are engineered from harder, stronger material, making them more resistant to breaking, chipping or cracking. The twin flute design with stronger edges allows for improved cutting and cleaning performance. Click here to find out more about the features and benefits of these improvements. For use with the TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer: For use with the TOUGH GARD spatter cleaner: Binzel® is the registered trademark of Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. Panasonic® is the registered trademark of Panasonic Welding Systems Co., Ltd.
March 1, 2013 Tregaskiss is pleased to announce an improvement to our fixed automatic series MIG guns. These robust machine torches are engineered for hard tooling applications requiring a durable welding torch, and they now feature a one-piece high strength phenolic handle.
April 1, 2013 Introducing the next evolution of the TOUGH GUN® reamer from Tregaskiss. Improvements to the sprayer system, new plug and play replacement parts, and simplified internal wiring make this new reamer more reliable and faster and easier to maintain than ever before! Learn more about the TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer and how it benefits both your bottom line and your production uptime and throughput.
November 12, 2010 Effective Monday, November 12, 2010, Tregaskiss has released a new design for the TOUGH GUN® reamer cutter blades. The new product is made in North America and has passed a series of stringent tests. As a result, we are proud to implement this product, approved by the Tregaskiss Engineering team, as our new standard offering. The new design will be implemented as a ‘running change’ and will be sold under the same part numbers as the previous design.
May 7, 2008 Previously we have supplied the type of TR-2210 solenoid valves (made by SMC) for the TOUGH GUN® reamer as shown in the image on the left (OLD). We now offer an improved DIN connection for this product (also from SMC) shown in the image on the right (NEW). This new product is rated “IP65” (as defined in international standard IEC 60529), where: NOTE: This product is designed for use ONLY on TOUGH GUN reamers with externally mounted valves. Refer to product insert INS053 for more information about TR-2210 solenoid valves for TOUGH GUN reamers with external valves.
August 21, 2008 The TOUGH GUN® sprayer, used as a stand-alone unit or on a TOUGH GUN reamer, has been improved in the following ways: Refer to product insert INS058 for more information about RR-1320 anti-spatter reservoirs for TOUGH GUN reamers.
May 14, 2008 The design of the wire cutter blade has been improved to more securely fasten to the TOUGH GUN® wire cutter (WC-100). The WC-100-7 wire cutter blade kit includes the new blade and insert, and is backwards compatible with older wire cutters. Product insert INS049 provides installation and replacement instructions. Factory-installed wire cutter features a built-in heli-coil and use a “socket-counter-sunk-head cap screw” (SCHCS) or flat-head screw to fasten the blade to the wire cutter.
March 2, 2008 The next generation TOUGH GUN® reamer will knock you out with its powerful one-two punch: Rugged durability PLUS new features that improve reliability, ease maintenance, and provide a safer and more accurate setup. Watch our online animation to learn more about the Next Generation TOUGH GUN reamer from Tregaskiss.
June 24, 2009 Tregaskiss has implemented a series of changes to the TOUGH GUN® robotic neck checking fixtures product line. Below is the new simplified offering of robotic neck checking fixtures: *Base plate not included, but the drawings are available free of charge from the Tregaskiss Technical Services department. For more information, please refer to the M042 technical product manual for TOUGH GUN robotic neck checking fixtures.
PRODUCT UPDATE – Replacement Parts Availability for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner
PRODUCT UPDATE —
Replacement Parts Availability for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner
Discontinued Replacement Parts
Part Number Description PER-2510 Motor
Available Replacement Parts
Part Number Description ER-2241 Control Valve ER-2242 Sprayer Valve ER-2560 Reed Switch ER-2609 Wiring Interface Receptacle ER-2700 Spatter Cleaner Pneumatic ER-500-15 Spray Head PER-220 Valve Assembly PER-2599 Spatter Cleaner Kit (motor not included) PER-2680 Rear Shroud PER-2685 Front Shroud PER-500-15-6 Reservoir Mount
PRODUCT UPDATE – TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for Panasonic TM-2000
PRODUCT UPDATE —
TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering Available for Panasonic TM-2000
Available Resources
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – PER-2510 Motor
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — PER-2510 Air Motor for the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner
Fiam® Air Motor Model Number Part Number 28M100D-3/8-24UNF 185609008
Vendors:
Revised PER-2599 Kit Parts Breakdown
Item Part Number Description Qty Length 1 PER-2511 Motor Clamp Detail 1 3 PER-2611 Spatter Shield Plate, Inner 1 4 F1-M6X1-25B M6x1x25mm LG SHCS, Black Oxide 3 5 F2-M4X.7-6B M4x.7x6mm LG SHCS, Black Oxide 4 7 TR-2231 5/16″ x 1/8″ NPT QC 1 8 ER-2700 ER Reamer Pneumatic Kit 1 Not Shown Red Tape Electrical Red Tape, 18mm Wide 4.5″
Click here to download the archived M075 TOUGH GARD spatter cleaner technical guide. NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN Reamer Stand
NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN Reamer Stand
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer
NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN TT3E Reamer
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Trigger Control Plug Housing
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
Trigger Control Plug Housing on BTB MIG Guns
Frequently Asked Questions
Trigger Control Plug Housing Description Old Part Number New Part Number Standard – B & O Series Handles 416-5 1810053 Standard – T Series Straight Handle 416-5 1810052 Dual Schedule 416-13 1810054 Power Pin Old Part Number New Part Number B (Bernard®) N/A N/A E (Euro) N/A N/A L (Lincoln®) 419-6 SCL2N M (Miller®) 419-4 Trigger control plug housing includes trigger control plug O (OXO™) 419-7 SCX1N S (Tweco® #4 – Lincoln Lead) 419-6 SCL2N R (Tweco® #4 – Miller Lead) 419-4 Trigger control plug housing includes trigger control plug T (Tweco® #4 – Standard Lead) 419-8 SCT1N U (Tweco® #4 – NAS Plug) 419-7 SCX1N W (Tweco® #5 – Standard Lead) 419-8 SCT1N X (Tweco® #5 – Miller Lead) 419-4 Trigger control plug housing includes trigger control plug
Answer: New 2015 design will have an internal connection. See Figure below: 
PRODUCT UPDATE – Expanded TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering
PRODUCT UPDATE —
Expanded TOUGH GUN TA3 MIG Gun Offering
Available Resources
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Changes to Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT –
Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzle Crimping
Affected Part Numbers
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – Roughneck MIG Guns
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS –
Miller Roughneck C-Series MIG GunsMiller Stock Number Roughneck Gun Model Number Bernard BTB MIG Gun Replacement Part Number Gun Length 194751 C-3010 10 ft. (3 m) 194752 C-3012 Q3012TE5EMC 194753 15 ft (4.6 m) 194754 C-4010 10 ft. (3 m) 194755 12 ft. (3.7 m) C-4015 Q4015TE5EMC 15 ft (4.6 m) C-5010 S5012GH5IMC 12 ft. (3.7 m) 194759 C-5015 15 ft. (4.6 m) Where To Order
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FasTip Consumables 300 amp 400 amp 500 amp Quik Tip Consumables 300 amp 400 amp 500 amp 
PRODUCT UPDATE – Spray Containment
PRODUCT UPDATE —
Spray Containment
A perfect addition to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer
Spray Containment Part Numbers
TS-1000-01 for use with Tregaskiss® Heavy Duty (HD) Nozzles (excluding 3/4″ bore) TS-1000-02 for use with Tregaskiss Standard Duty (SD) Nozzles TS-1000-03 for use with Tregaskiss Heavy Duty Nozzles with 3/4″ bore TS-1000-04 for use with Tregaskiss Heavy Duty Bottleneck Nozzles TS-1000-05 for use with Tregaskiss Standard Duty Bottleneck Nozzles DISCONTINUED PRODUCT – TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Station
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN TA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN CA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun
NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN CA3 Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Electronic Check Valve and Mounting Bracket Added to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Electronic Check Valve and Mounting Bracket Added to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer
How Do I Know If I Need to Retrofit My Reamer?
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Tregaskiss Cutter Blades
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Tregaskiss Cutter Blades
Ordering Information
Part Number Cutter Blade Nozzle RCT-01 0.500″ (12.7 mm) Cutter 5/8″ (15.9 mm) Bore RCT-04 0.358″ (9.1 mm) Cutter 1/2″ (12.7 mm) Bore RCT-05 0.375″ (9.5 mm) Cutter 1/2″ (12.7 mm) Bore, TOUGH ACCESS™ RC-06 0.281″ (7.1 mm) Cutter 3/8″ Bore RC-08 0.438″ (11.1 mm) Cutter 5/8″ (15.9 mm) Bore, Binzel® RCT-10 0.406″ (10.3 mm) Cutter 5/8″ (15.8 mm) Bore, TOUGH ACCESS RCT-11 0.562″ (14.3 mm) Cutter 11/16″ (17.5 mm) Bore, Tandem RC-12 0.530″ (13.5 mm) Cutter 3/4″ (19.0 mm) Bore RCT-13 0.520″ (13.2 mm) Cutter 3/4″ (19.0 mm) Bore RCT-16 0.359″ (9.12 mm) Cutter 15.5 mm, Panasonic®, 350 amp RCT-17 0.359″ (9.12 mm) Cutter 16.0 mm, Panasonic, 500 amp RCT-18 0.500″ (12.7 mm) Cutter 15.5 mm Nozzle M10 Tip WH500T Torch, Binzel
NOTE: The TOUGH GARD spatter cleaner will be discontinued effective December 31, 2014Part Number Cutter I.D. Nozzle Bore C-500 0.350″ (8.9 mm) Cutter 0.500″ (12.7 mm) Bore C-625 0.500″ (12.7 mm) Cutter 0.625″ (15.9 mm) Bore C-PA001 0.359″ (9.12 mm) Cutter 15.5 mm, Panasonic, 350 amp C-PS002 0.359″ (9.12 mm) Cutter 16.0 mm, Panasonic, 500 amp C-Q001 0.359″ (9.12 mm) Cutter 9/16″ (14.3 mm) Bore, AWQ C-750W 0.520″ (13.2 mm) Cutter 0.750″ (19.0 mm) Bore, 600 amp Water-Cooled PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT- Tregaskiss Automatic MIG Gun Series Handles
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Tregaskiss Automatic Series MIG Gun Handles
NEW PRODUCT – TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer
NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer
More Reliable and Easier to Maintain Than Ever Before!
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Reamer Cutter Blades
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter BladesSummary of Design Changes
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Solenoid Valve for TOUGH GUN Reamer Robotic Nozzle Cleaning Stations
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Solenoid Valve for TOUGH GUN Reamers with External Valves
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TOUGH GUN Sprayer
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
TOUGH GUN Sprayer
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – Wire Cutter Blades
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Wire Cutter BladesNEW PRODUCT – Next Generation TOUGH GUN Reamer
NEW PRODUCT —
Next Generation TOUGH GUN Reamer
The TOUGH GUN Reamer just got TOUGHER!
PRODUCT UPDATE – Neck Checking Fixtures
PRODUCT UPDATE —
TOUGH GUN Neck Checking FixturesProduct Type Part Number Replaces Quick-Change Robotic Air-Cooled Necks G-405CA N/A TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® Robotic Necks G-405CA and G-495-8 G-4051 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Robotic Necks with Wire Brake (WB) GS-105* G-405W Robotic Quick Change Water-Cooled (QCWC) Necks GS-103* G-495 Robotic Keyed Water-Cooled (KWC) Necks N/A G-458
