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20468 - ESAB ST-21 MIG Gun Outlet Wire Guide

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OVERVIEW

Optimize Your MIG Welding Operations with Genuine ESAB Parts

In high-volume industrial welding environments, equipment reliability is paramount. The ESAB 20468 ST-21 Wire Guide is a critical component designed to maintain the operational efficiency of your ESAB MIG welding systems. Specifically engineered for the legendary ST-21, ST-16, and ST-22 series MIG guns, this wire guide serves as the interface between the wire feeder and the gun liner, playing a pivotal role in the smooth delivery of welding wire to the contact tip.

Over time, wire guides can become worn, grooved, or clogged with debris from the manufacturing environment or wire shavings. This degradation leads to increased friction, erratic wire feeding, and ultimately, arc instability that compromises weld quality. By proactively replacing worn guides with the genuine ESAB 20468, facilities managers and procurement specialists ensure that their welding stations operate at peak performance, minimizing unplanned downtime associated with wire feeding issues.

This OEM part is manufactured to ESAB's exacting tolerances, ensuring a perfect fit within the torch assembly. Unlike aftermarket alternatives that may suffer from dimensional inaccuracies, the ESAB 20468 guarantees correct alignment, which is essential for preventing "bird-nesting" and ensuring consistent electrical contact. Investing in genuine replacement parts is an investment in the longevity of your capital equipment and the consistency of your production output.

Key Technical Benefits

  • Precision Engineering: Manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure seamless wire transition from feeder to liner.
  • Material Durability: Constructed from high-grade materials designed to resist wear from continuous wire friction.
  • System Compatibility: Validated for use with ESAB ST-series water-cooled and air-cooled platforms.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Compatible Models:ST-21, ST-16, ST-22
Part Type:Wire Guide, Outlet Guide
Process:MIG (GMAW)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ST-21 Wire Guide (P/N: 20468)

APPLICATIONS

  • Industrial MIG Welding
  • Heavy Fabrication
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Shipbuilding
  • Structural Steel Welding

FAQ

The ESAB 20468 is designed primarily for the ST-21, ST-16, and ST-22 series MIG guns.

Inspect the guide for grooves, keyholing, or excessive wear on the inner bore. If the wire catches or drags, it should be replaced.

Yes, this is a genuine OEM ESAB replacement part, ensuring correct fit and material specifications.

This is a standard guide, but always verify your specific wire diameter requirements against the gun's manual, as some setups may require specific guides for very large or very small wires.

This wire guide is typically located at the rear of the gun handle, guiding the wire from the feeder connection into the gun liner.

Yes, increased friction from a worn guide can slow down wire feeding, leading to burnback at the contact tip.

It is typically made of a durable metal or composite designed to resist wear from the sliding welding wire.

Usually, basic hand tools like a wrench or screwdriver are required to disassemble the gun handle or rear connection to access the guide.