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171435-010 - Tweco .045 Knurled Drive Roll Kit for Thermal Arc Fabricator

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OVERVIEW

Technical Overview: Tweco 171435-010 Drive Roll Kit

The Tweco 171435-010 is a specialized drive roll kit engineered for the feeding of .045-inch (1.2mm) flux-cored welding wires. This kit is designed for use with 2-roll wire feed systems found in specific Thermal Arc multi-process welding machines. The rolls feature a knurled groove geometry, which is essential for gripping the softer, tubular structure of flux-cored wire without deforming it, unlike smooth V-groove rolls used for solid wire.

Manufactured to precise tolerances, these rolls ensure consistent wire feed speed, which is critical for maintaining arc stability and weld quality in FCAW applications. The kit typically includes both the upper and lower rolls required to outfit the feed mechanism. Proper selection of drive rolls based on wire type and diameter is a fundamental maintenance requirement for preventing feed issues such as slipping or bird-nesting.

Compatibility

This drive roll kit is compatible with the following power sources:

  • Thermal Arc Fabricator 181i
  • Thermal Arc Fabricator 211i
  • Thermal Arc Fabricator 252i
Additional Information
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Brand:Tweco, Thermal Arc
System Type:2-Roll System
Material Application:Flux-Cored Wire
Wire Diameter:0.045" (1.2mm)
Roll Type:Knurled
Compatible Process:Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Packaging Description:pack of 1

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Upper Knurled Drive Roll
  • 1 x Lower Knurled Drive Roll
  • Installation Hardware (if applicable)

APPLICATIONS

  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO)

FAQ

This kit is designed specifically for .045 inch (1.2mm) diameter wire.

These are knurled rolls, which are designed for flux-cored wire. For solid wire, you should use V-groove rolls.

They are compatible with Thermal Arc Fabricator 181i, 211i, and 252i multi-process welders.

Flux-cored wire is hollow and can be crushed by smooth rolls if too much tension is applied. Knurled rolls grip the wire with teeth, allowing for feeding with lower tension.

Yes, the kit typically includes the necessary rolls (usually an upper and a lower) for a 2-roll system.

No, aluminum wire requires U-groove rolls to prevent shaving and deformation. Knurled rolls will damage aluminum wire.

The internal part number is 171435-010.

Yes, this is a genuine Tweco / Thermal Arc replacement part.