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998953 - ESAB 998953 Wire Feeder Inlet Guide Round

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OVERVIEW

Optimize Your Wire Feeding with the ESAB 998953 Round Guide

The ESAB 998953 Round Guide is a critical component designed to maintain the efficiency and reliability of your MIG welding wire feeder. In any wire welding setup, the path the wire takes from the spool to the gun liner is paramount. Even slight misalignments can lead to increased friction, wire shaving, or the dreaded "birdnesting" that halts production. This genuine ESAB guide is engineered to precise tolerances, ensuring that your welding wire enters the drive roll mechanism smoothly and accurately.

Manufactured from high-quality, wear-resistant materials, this round guide is built to withstand the constant abrasion of moving steel, stainless, or flux-cored wires. Over time, guides can develop grooves or burrs that disrupt the smooth flow of consumables. Replacing your worn guide with this authentic ESAB part restores the original performance of your machine, contributing to a stable arc and consistent weld bead profile. It is specifically designed for compatibility with select ESAB and legacy L-Tec wire feeding systems, offering a drop-in fit that eliminates guesswork during maintenance.

Whether you are performing heavy industrial fabrication or precision welding, the integrity of your wire delivery system is key. The ESAB 998953 acts as a funnel, correcting minor deviations in the wire's path before it reaches the drive rolls. This proactive alignment reduces wear on the rolls themselves and extends the life of your gun liner. Trust in genuine ESAB parts to keep your equipment running at peak performance levels.

Key Benefits of Genuine ESAB Parts

  • Precision Fit: Guaranteed compatibility with specified ESAB equipment.
  • Durability: Hardened materials resist grooving and wear.
  • Performance: Promotes stable wire speeds and consistent arc starts.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Part Type:Wire Guide, Round Guide
Compatible Process:MIG Welding, Flux Cored Welding
Material:Hardened Steel

INCLUDED

  • 1x ESAB 998953 Round Guide

APPLICATIONS

  • MIG Welding (GMAW)
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Industrial Fabrication
  • Automotive Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

FAQ

Its primary function is to align and guide the welding wire into or out of the drive roll mechanism, ensuring smooth feeding and preventing jams.

Signs of wear include visible grooves cut by the wire, erratic wire feeding, or accumulation of metal shavings near the drive rolls.

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

While it physically guides wire, for soft wires like aluminum, specific nylon or Teflon guides are often recommended to prevent shaving. Check your machine's manual for aluminum-specific part numbers.

Yes, wire guides are typically user-replaceable and can be installed with basic tools during routine maintenance.

It is compatible with specific ESAB and legacy L-Tec wire feeders. Please refer to your equipment's parts manual to confirm the part number 998953.

Typically, the guide is sold as a standalone item. Retaining screws or clips are usually reused from the existing assembly.

Proper alignment prevents the wire from dragging against the edges of the liner or drive rolls, which reduces friction and ensures a stable welding arc.