0340181001 - ESAB Wire Feeder Guide Tube Replacement

Precision Wire Alignment for Industrial Feeders

The ESAB 0340181001 Guide Tube is a critical component designed for the maintenance and repair of ESAB wire feed units. In high-volume industrial welding environments, the integrity of the wire feed path is paramount to maintaining arc stability and weld quality. This guide tube serves as the conduit that aligns the welding wire as it enters or exits the drive roll assembly, ensuring that the wire travels along the correct vector without deviation.

Manufactured to ESAB's exact engineering standards, this OEM part guarantees dimensional accuracy. A worn or damaged guide tube can lead to increased friction, wire shaving, and erratic feeding speeds, which in turn causes arc instability and potential weld defects. By replacing worn guides with the genuine 0340181001, operators ensure that the wire is supported correctly, minimizing the risk of buckling or "birdnesting" inside the feeder cabinet.

This component is constructed from durable materials capable of withstanding the abrasion caused by continuous wire travel. It is compatible with specific ESAB wire feeder models, making it an essential stock item for maintenance departments tasked with keeping welding automation and manual stations operational. Regular inspection and replacement of the guide tube are recommended as part of a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule.

Key Technical Benefits:

• Restores factory-spec wire path alignment.


• Minimizes drag coefficient on the consumable wire.


• Prevents internal wire deformation before the liner.


• Facilitates consistent wire feed speeds for automated and manual processes.