0445850006 - ESAB V-Groove Drive Roll 1.4mm / 1.6mm for Solid Wire

Reliable Wire Feeding for Industrial Applications

The ESAB 0445850006 Feed Roller is a critical component for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your MIG/MAG welding operations. Designed specifically for use with ESAB wire feeding systems, this roller features a precision-engineered V-groove geometry. V-groove rollers are the industry standard for feeding solid "hard" wires, such as mild steel and stainless steel. The V-shape grips the wire firmly on multiple points of contact, ensuring positive traction without crushing or deforming the wire cross-section, which is essential for maintaining consistent electrical contact at the contact tip.

This particular model is a dual-size roller, accommodating both 1.4 mm and 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) wire diameters. This versatility allows welding operators to switch between heavy-duty wire sizes with minimal downtime or part changes, provided the feeder setup supports the swap. The 1.6 mm size is particularly common in heavy fabrication and structural steel welding, making this roller a staple inventory item for high-amperage welding stations.

Manufactured from high-grade hardened steel, the ESAB 0445850006 is built to withstand the mechanical stress and friction inherent in continuous wire feeding. Inferior or worn drive rolls can lead to wire slippage, bird-nesting, and erratic arc characteristics, all of which compromise weld quality and increase spatter. By investing in genuine ESAB replacement parts, you ensure that your equipment operates within factory specifications, delivering the smooth, stable wire feed necessary for high-quality welds. Whether you are running a manual setup or an automated system, the integrity of your drive rolls is paramount to production uptime.

At Josef Gas, we understand that the smallest components often dictate the performance of the entire welding system. This feed roller is compatible with a range of ESAB heavy-duty feeders, such as the Origo Feed and Aristo Feed series (verify specific model compatibility in your manual). Ensure your maintenance schedule includes checking drive rolls for wear and replacing them with this OEM part to keep your production lines moving efficiently.