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950566 - ESAB Wire Feeder Guide Tube Insert

Packaging: pack of 3
$75.57/EA $136.83/pack of 3 only $45.61/EASave 40%

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OVERVIEW

Precision Wire Guidance for ESAB Systems

The ESAB 950566 Insert Tubing is a critical component designed to maintain the integrity and efficiency of your MIG/MAG wire feeding system. In automated and semi-automated welding processes, the precise delivery of welding wire from the spool to the contact tip is paramount for achieving consistent weld quality. This insert tubing serves as a low-friction conduit within the wire drive assembly, guiding the consumable electrode through the feed rolls and into the gun liner with minimal resistance.

Manufactured to ESAB's exacting tolerances, this replacement part addresses common issues associated with wear and tear in the feed path. Over time, abrasive welding wires can groove or deform guide tubes, leading to misalignment, increased drag, and the dreaded "bird-nesting" of wire at the drive rolls. By replacing worn tubing with the genuine 950566 part, operators ensure that the wire remains concentric with the liner and contact tip, thereby stabilizing the arc and reducing spatter.

This component is engineered for compatibility with specific ESAB wire feeders, ensuring a perfect fit without the need for modification. Its material composition is selected to withstand the mechanical stress of continuous wire sliding while resisting the accumulation of shavings or debris. For maintenance professionals and welding engineers, utilizing OEM parts like the 950566 is essential for preserving the equipment's duty cycle and reliability.

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 950566
  • Manufacturer: ESAB
  • Function: Wire alignment and friction reduction
  • Compatibility: ESAB Wire Feed Systems
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Product Type:Insert Tubing, Wire Guide
Application:Wire Feeding System
Compatible Process:MIG/MAG

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB 950566 Insert Tubing

APPLICATIONS

  • MIG/MAG welding wire feeding systems
  • Industrial fabrication shops using ESAB equipment
  • Maintenance and repair of wire drive units
  • Automated welding setups requiring precise wire delivery

FAQ

It acts as a guide for the welding wire as it passes through the feeder mechanism, ensuring alignment and reducing friction to prevent feeding issues.

Signs of wear include visible grooves inside the tube, metal shavings accumulating around the drive rolls, or inconsistent wire feeding (slipping or stuttering).

Yes, the 950566 is a genuine OEM replacement part manufactured by ESAB.

No, this part is designed specifically for certain ESAB wire feeder models. Please check your equipment's parts manual for compatibility.

Generally, yes, but for aluminum, it is critical to ensure all guide surfaces are smooth and free of burrs to prevent shaving the soft wire.

Typically, the insert tubing is sold as the tube only. Retaining clips or collets are usually sold separately or reused from the existing assembly.

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

It depends on usage volume, but it is good practice to inspect it whenever you change your drive rolls or liner.