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The ESAB Feed Roller 1.0-1.6 Airmatic (0458229002) is a critical component designed to maintain the optimal performance of your ESAB Airmatic wire feeding equipment. In industrial welding environments, the consistency of wire delivery is paramount to achieving high-quality welds. This genuine ESAB replacement part is engineered to precise tolerances, ensuring that welding wire is driven smoothly from the spool to the contact tip without interruption or slippage.
This specific feed roller is calibrated to handle wire diameters ranging from 1.0mm (0.040") to 1.6mm (1/16"). This range covers some of the most common wire sizes used in heavy fabrication and structural welding, making it a versatile addition to your spare parts inventory. Whether you are running solid steel wire or compatible cored wires, the groove geometry is designed to grip the wire firmly without deforming it, preserving the wire's integrity and ensuring a stable electrical contact at the torch tip.
Manufactured from high-grade hardened steel, this feed roller is built to withstand the rigorous friction and mechanical stress associated with continuous welding operations. Over time, drive rolls can develop wear patterns that lead to inconsistent feeding, micro-arcing inside the liner, or erratic arc characteristics. By replacing worn rolls with this OEM ESAB part, operators can restore their machine's feeding characteristics to factory standards. The roller fits seamlessly into the Airmatic drive assembly, ensuring correct alignment with the wire guides and liner.
Installing the 0458229002 feed roller is a straightforward process that requires minimal downtime. Regular inspection of your drive rolls is recommended as part of a preventative maintenance schedule. Signs that a replacement is needed include visible wear on the groove teeth (if knurled) or a deepened groove track (if V-groove), as well as increased need for tension adjustment to maintain wire grip. Using the correct size roller for your wire diameter is essential; this 1.0-1.6mm roller eliminates the feed issues often caused by mismatched equipment.
| Additional Information |
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| Packaging Description:1 Per Ea, pack of 1 |
| Item:Feed Roller |
| Wire Diameter Capacity:1.0mm, 1.6mm |
| Compatible System:ESAB Airmatic |
| Part Type:Drive Roll |
