MIG Guns are built for extended use.

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Built-to-order, semi-automatic TOUGH GUN(TM) MIG Guns come in air- and water-cooled models with respective capacities of 350-650 A and 400-600 A. While air-cooled versions include aircraft-grade aluminum armored gooseneck, water-cooled guns feature stainless steel gooseneck. Both types integrate cable strain relief on both ends, TOUGH LOCK(TM) Contact Tips for extended wear life, and QUICK LOAD(TM) Liner system for accelerated liner replacement.



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Tregaskiss Offers TOUGH Products for Tough Times



-Durable, easy-to-maintain TOUGH GUN(TM) Air- and Water-Cooled Models
-Long-lasting TOUGH LOCK(TM) Contact Tips, Nozzles and Diffusers
-Easy-to-replace QUICK LOAD(TM) Liners

WINDSOR, Ontario. February 23, 2009-Recognizing the importance of providing companies with innovative, cost-saving welding products-especially in tough economic times-Tregaskiss offers its semi-automatic TOUGH GUN(TM) MIG Guns. These air- and water-cooled MIG guns are built-to-order and feature durable and easy-to-maintain components that lower the total cost of owning the products.

TOUGH GUN Air-Cooled MIG Guns are available in 350- to 650-amp models, while the water-cooled versions offer 400- and 600-amp capabilities. Both gun models include a durable cable strain relief on the front and back ends to prevent kinking and abrasion, minimizing the time and cost for cable replacement. All TOUGH GUN MIG Guns also feature Tregaskiss' Lifetime Warranty on handles and switches-if either component breaks, Tregaskiss will replace them for free.

TOUGH GUN Air-Cooled MIG Gun models feature Tregaskiss' exclusive cost-saving Double-Life Gun System: identical connections on the front and back ends. When the front end or cable becomes worn, welding operators can double the life of their TOUGH GUN MIG Gun by removing the trigger switch and gooseneck and flip-flopping them to the back end.

Each TOUGH GUN MIG Gun also includes Tregaskiss' patented TOUGH LOCK(TM) Contact Tip System. Featuring a dual-lead thread design, the TOUGH LOCK Contact Tips can be rotated 180 degrees to create a new wear position and extend tip life, and they operate at cooler temperatures than many competitive tips, minimizing downtime and cost for changeover and replacements. The accompanying TOUGH LOCK Retaining Head features a tapered design that locks the contact tip securely in place and keeps it centered to guarantee positive electrical conductivity, provide consistent weld quality and reduce costly rework.

Tregaskiss also offers its QUICK LOAD(TM) Liner system for the guns. The system allows a new liner to be installed from the front end of the MIG gun, requiring less than half the time of a conventional liner replacement.

Additionally, air-cooled TOUGH GUN MIG Guns include an aircraft-grade aluminum armored gooseneck that offers outstanding heat dissipation and withstands abuse, along with a durable tear-resistant unicable with spare switch leads-both features that provide long-lasting performance and lower operating costs. The water-cooled TOUGH GUN models feature a durable stainless steel gooseneck that is 100 percent leak tested for optimal welding performance.

For more information on Tregaskiss(TM) Products, call 1-877-737-3111 or fax 1-877-737-2111 in Canada & USA, write Tregaskiss, 2570 North Talbot Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N0R 1L0, email info@tregaskiss.com or visit Tregaskiss.com. Internationally, call +1-519-737-3000 or fax +1-519-737-2111.

Tregaskiss is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of MIG welding guns and peripherals. Its brands include TOUGH GUN Manual, Robotic MIG Guns and Peripherals, TGX(TM) MIG Guns and TOUGH GARD(TM) Anti-Spatter. Tregaskiss has offices in Canada, England and China. Tregaskiss is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, Ill. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.

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