0369557006 - ESAB U-Groove Drive Roll 1.0mm / 1.2mm for Aluminum Wire

ESAB 0369557006 Feed Roll Overview

The ESAB 0369557006 is a specialized feed roll component designed for precision wire feeding in MIG welding applications. This specific roll features a U-Groove geometry, which is the industry standard for feeding soft welding wires, particularly aluminum. Unlike V-Groove rolls which bite into the wire to generate traction, U-Groove rolls cradle the wire, providing sufficient friction for feeding without deforming the wire's cross-section. This is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of soft wires as they pass through the liner and contact tip.

This feed roll is a dual-size component, engineered to accommodate two specific metric wire diameters: 1.0mm and 1.2mm. This versatility allows operators to switch between common aluminum wire sizes simply by reversing the roll, reducing the need to carry multiple spare parts for different jobs. The roll is manufactured to ESAB's strict OEM tolerances, ensuring perfect alignment with the wire guide and pressure arm mechanism of compatible ESAB wire feeders. Proper alignment is critical to prevent wire shaving, which can lead to the accumulation of aluminum dust in the liner, causing erratic feeding and arc instability.

Industrial maintenance and repair operations rely on genuine OEM parts to maintain equipment uptime. The 0369557006 feed roll is constructed from high-durability materials designed to withstand the mechanical wear of continuous wire feeding. By using the correct feed roll for the specific wire type and diameter, users ensure optimal electrical conductivity at the contact tip and reduce the frequency of burn-backs and birdnesting events. This part is supplied as a single unit.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: 0369557006
• Groove Profile: U-Groove (Soft Wire)
• Wire Compatibility: 1.0mm and 1.2mm
• Material Suitability: Aluminum and other soft alloys