Bernard SGA-1 is a spool gun and push-pull gun conversion kit that allows the user to enhance the performance of their existing welding gun by using Centerfire consumables and a variety of interchangeable necks. These kits improve comfort and minimize downtime, providing better arc starts, less spatter, and more consistent welds. The large tapered Stay-Tite neck connection improves conductivity for better weld quality and reduces heat for increased operator comfort. The patented Jump Liner allows for quick neck change and replacement, reducing downtime and inventory needs.
Bernard SGA-1 is a spool gun and push-pull gun conversion kit that allows the user to enhance the performance of their existing welding gun by using Centerfire consumables and a variety of interchangeable necks. These kits improve comfort and minimize downtime, providing better arc starts, less spatter, and more consistent welds. The large tapered Stay-Tite neck connection improves conductivity for better weld quality and reduces heat for increased operator comfort. The patented Jump Liner allows for quick neck change and replacement, reducing downtime and inventory needs.
©2008 Bernard Printed in U.S.A.
Available Necks
Bernard
®
449 West Corning Road, Box 667
Beecher, Illinois 60401 USA
The Right Tool For The Job.
To improve comfort and minimize
downtime, these conversion kits enable
the use of long lasting Centerfire
Consumables and a wide variety of
interchangeable necks for greater
flexibility and better weld puddle
visibility.
Issued Mar. 2008 • Index No. SPEC SGA-1.1
Spool Gun & Push-Pull Gun Conversion Kits
Mig Welding Accessory
U
SA
Made with
Pride and without
Compromise in the
Phone: 800-946-2281 (US Only) 708-946-2281 (Outside US)
Fax: 708-946-6726
For more information, visit us at BernardWelds.com
Bernard
®
An Illinois Tool Works Company
449 West Corning Road, Box 667
Beecher, Illinois 60401 USA
SGA-1 Conversion Kit
QT-180-3
QT-180-5
QT-180-7
QT-F-6 (Rotatable / Flexible Neck
)
QT-F-8 (Rotatable / Flexible Neck
)
3.0
76.3
5.2
132.0
7.0
178.
8
8.
6
217.
6
6.6
166.8
12.4
314.
6
18.4
467.
0
24.4
619.
4
11.9
301.6
17.9
454.0
23.9
606.4
1.5
37.3
1.5
37.3
1.
5
37.3
QT-180-12
QT-180-18
QT-180-24
QT2-45-12 (45 Deg Bend)
QT2-45-18 (45 Deg Bend)
QT2-45-24 (45 Deg Bend)
All body tubes (except the QT-F-6 and
QT-F-8) include the components
required to make the body tube fixed
(wrench-tight) or rotatable (hand-tight).
Patent Pending
1840031
1840057
4780
QT2-30
(30 Deg Bend)
QT2-45
(45 Deg Bend)
QT2-6
0
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT3-30
(30 Deg Bend
)
QT3-45
(45 Deg Bend
)
QT3-60
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT3-80
(80 Deg Bend
)
QT5-30
(30 Deg Bend
)
QT5-45
(45 Deg Bend)
QT5-60
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT2-80
(80 Deg Bend
)
1.
0
26.
0
3.
6
92.3
1.
4
35.
5
3.
4
86.3
2.
5
63.1
4.
3
110.
1
3.
0
76.6
3.
6
91.8
1.
6
41.5
5.
1
130.4
4.
8
122.
1
2.
1
52.9
2.
6
65.
4
4.
4
111.5
4.
3
110.1
5.
0
128.2
7.
3
185.
5
2.
0
51.
2
6.
8
172.
6
2.
9
73.
8
3.6
91.7
6.
2
158.
4
Notes: Dimensions in brackets are in
millimeters. Diffuser thread size: 1/4-18 NPT
"Bernard Special".
Centerfire
TM
contact tips, nozzles and diffusers
are easy-to-use and high performing - they
provide better arc starts, less spatter and more
consistent welds - and also last up to three times
longer than competitive brands.
Centerfire
TM
consumables fit most competitive
brand guns to enhance performance and
allow standardization of one contact tip and
nozzle for all gun brands to minimize inventory
management costs.
Necks available in fixed, rotatable, flexible
and multiple length options for optimal weld
accessibility and improved operator comfort.
Rotatable necks changeover without tools.
Patented large tapered Stay-Tite™ neck
connection improves conductivity for better
weld quality, lessens heat to increase operator
comfort.
Patented Jump Liner allows quick neck change
and replacement of only most commonly worn or
clogged liner area, which reduces the amount of
time a gun is offline and minimizes inventory.
SGA conversion kits allow
the use of innovative Bernard
front-end parts for improved
performance and productivity.
Installation Instructions
1. Remove existing barrel assembly per gun manufacturers directions
2. Install plastic liner from kit into neck/adapter assembly as shown below.
2a. (Optional) Trim plastic liner flush with end of adapter to use standard Bernard Jump Liner in
neck. See Jump Liner spec sheet for additional options.
3. Connect Bernard neck to brass adapter. See back page for available neck options.
4. Install neck/adapter assembly into gun. Secure per gun manufacturers directions.
5. Trim liner beyond neck threads as appropriate for gas diffuser used (3/4" for Centerfire).
6. Attach Bernard Centerfire consumables to neck. See Centerfire spec sheet for available options.
Available Parts
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
4
SGA-1
Fits Miller
®
Spoolmatic 15A,
Spoolmatic 30A and XR-A
SGA-2
Fits Profax
®
AEC 200
SGA-3
Fits Miller
®
XR-Aluma-Pro
SGA-1
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
4929
O-Ring
2
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
3
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-2
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
2
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-3
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
2040019
O-Ring
2
2030031
Retaining Nut, XR-Aluma-Pro
3
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
4
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-1, SGA-2 and SGA-3 conversion kits are manufactured by Bernard
®
. Bernard
®
is the registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Other brands mentioned are for reference only and are the
registered trade marks of their respective companies. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. is not affiliated with these other companies.ot affiliated with these other companies.
When using optional Jump Liner in neck,
trim the plastic liner from SGA kit flush with
the front edge of the brass adapter as shown.
All SGA Kits
SGA-2 Kit Only
Adjust liner stickout dimension by
threading brass liner lock deeper
onto plastic material. T
urn clockwise
for approximately 8 turns.
.35" (8.9 mm
)
Liner Stickout
Installation Instructions
1. Remove existing barrel assembly per gun manufacturers directions
2. Install plastic liner from kit into neck/adapter assembly as shown below.
2a. (Optional) Trim plastic liner flush with end of adapter to use standard Bernard Jump Liner in
neck. See Jump Liner spec sheet for additional options.
3. Connect Bernard neck to brass adapter. See back page for available neck options.
4. Install neck/adapter assembly into gun. Secure per gun manufacturers directions.
5. Trim liner beyond neck threads as appropriate for gas diffuser used (3/4" for Centerfire).
6. Attach Bernard Centerfire consumables to neck. See Centerfire spec sheet for available options.
Available Parts
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
4
SGA-1
Fits Miller
®
Spoolmatic 15A,
Spoolmatic 30A and XR-A
SGA-2
Fits Profax
®
AEC 200
SGA-3
Fits Miller
®
XR-Aluma-Pro
SGA-1
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
4929
O-Ring
2
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
3
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-2
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
2
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-3
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1
2040019
O-Ring
2
2030031
Retaining Nut, XR-Aluma-Pro
3
1910042
.035" - 3/64" (.9 mm - 1.2 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
4
1910043
3/64" - 1/16" (1.2 mm - 1.6 mm)
Aluminum Jump Liner, SGA Kit
SGA-1, SGA-2 and SGA-3 conversion kits are manufactured by Bernard
®
. Bernard
®
is the registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Other brands mentioned are for reference only and are the
registered trade marks of their respective companies. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. is not affiliated with these other companies.ot affiliated with these other companies.
When using optional Jump Liner in neck,
trim the plastic liner from SGA kit flush with
the front edge of the brass adapter as shown.
All SGA Kits
SGA-2 Kit Only
Adjust liner stickout dimension by
threading brass liner lock deeper
onto plastic material. T
urn clockwise
for approximately 8 turns.
.35" (8.9 mm
)
Liner Stickout
©2008 Bernard Printed in U.S.A.
Available Necks
Bernard
®
449 West Corning Road, Box 667
Beecher, Illinois 60401 USA
The Right Tool For The Job.
To improve comfort and minimize
downtime, these conversion kits enable
the use of long lasting Centerfire
Consumables and a wide variety of
interchangeable necks for greater
flexibility and better weld puddle
visibility.
Issued Mar. 2008 • Index No. SPEC SGA-1.1
Spool Gun & Push-Pull Gun Conversion Kits
Mig Welding Accessory
U
SA
Made with
Pride and without
Compromise in the
Phone: 800-946-2281 (US Only) 708-946-2281 (Outside US)
Fax: 708-946-6726
For more information, visit us at BernardWelds.com
Bernard
®
An Illinois Tool Works Company
449 West Corning Road, Box 667
Beecher, Illinois 60401 USA
SGA-1 Conversion Kit
QT-180-3
QT-180-5
QT-180-7
QT-F-6 (Rotatable / Flexible Neck
)
QT-F-8 (Rotatable / Flexible Neck
)
3.0
76.3
5.2
132.0
7.0
178.
8
8.
6
217.
6
6.6
166.8
12.4
314.
6
18.4
467.
0
24.4
619.
4
11.9
301.6
17.9
454.0
23.9
606.4
1.5
37.3
1.5
37.3
1.
5
37.3
QT-180-12
QT-180-18
QT-180-24
QT2-45-12 (45 Deg Bend)
QT2-45-18 (45 Deg Bend)
QT2-45-24 (45 Deg Bend)
All body tubes (except the QT-F-6 and
QT-F-8) include the components
required to make the body tube fixed
(wrench-tight) or rotatable (hand-tight).
Patent Pending
1840031
1840057
4780
QT2-30
(30 Deg Bend)
QT2-45
(45 Deg Bend)
QT2-6
0
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT3-30
(30 Deg Bend
)
QT3-45
(45 Deg Bend
)
QT3-60
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT3-80
(80 Deg Bend
)
QT5-30
(30 Deg Bend
)
QT5-45
(45 Deg Bend)
QT5-60
(60 Deg Bend
)
QT2-80
(80 Deg Bend
)
1.
0
26.
0
3.
6
92.3
1.
4
35.
5
3.
4
86.3
2.
5
63.1
4.
3
110.
1
3.
0
76.6
3.
6
91.8
1.
6
41.5
5.
1
130.4
4.
8
122.
1
2.
1
52.9
2.
6
65.
4
4.
4
111.5
4.
3
110.1
5.
0
128.2
7.
3
185.
5
2.
0
51.
2
6.
8
172.
6
2.
9
73.
8
3.6
91.7
6.
2
158.
4
Notes: Dimensions in brackets are in
millimeters. Diffuser thread size: 1/4-18 NPT
"Bernard Special".
Centerfire
TM
contact tips, nozzles and diffusers
are easy-to-use and high performing - they
provide better arc starts, less spatter and more
consistent welds - and also last up to three times
longer than competitive brands.
Centerfire
TM
consumables fit most competitive
brand guns to enhance performance and
allow standardization of one contact tip and
nozzle for all gun brands to minimize inventory
management costs.
Necks available in fixed, rotatable, flexible
and multiple length options for optimal weld
accessibility and improved operator comfort.
Rotatable necks changeover without tools.
Patented large tapered Stay-Tite™ neck
connection improves conductivity for better
weld quality, lessens heat to increase operator
comfort.
Patented Jump Liner allows quick neck change
and replacement of only most commonly worn or
clogged liner area, which reduces the amount of
time a gun is offline and minimizes inventory.
SGA conversion kits allow
the use of innovative Bernard
front-end parts for improved
performance and productivity.
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
Bernard SGA-1 is a spool gun and push-pull gun conversion kit that allows the user to enhance the performance of their existing welding gun by using Centerfire consumables and a variety of interchangeable necks. These kits improve comfort and minimize downtime, providing better arc starts, less spatter, and more consistent welds. The large tapered Stay-Tite neck connection improves conductivity for better weld quality and reduces heat for increased operator comfort. The patented Jump Liner allows for quick neck change and replacement, reducing downtime and inventory needs.
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