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KP2117-3 - Lincoln Electric KP2117-3 Outgoing Wire Guide 1/16 Inch

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

Optimize Your Wire Feeding with Genuine Lincoln Parts

The Lincoln Electric KP2117-3 Guide Tube is an essential component designed to maintain the efficiency and reliability of your welding wire feeder. Specifically engineered for 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) welding wire, this outgoing guide tube plays a pivotal role in the wire delivery system. Located at the exit point of the drive rolls, it ensures that the wire is directed smoothly into the gun cable or conduit, preventing kinks and misalignments that can lead to costly downtime.

In high-production environments, the integrity of your wire feeding mechanism is paramount. A worn or incorrect guide tube can cause increased friction, wire shaving, and erratic feeding speeds, all of which negatively impact weld quality. By choosing the genuine Lincoln Electric KP2117-3, you are investing in precision and durability. This part is manufactured to exact tolerances, ensuring a perfect fit with compatible Lincoln Electric wire feeders. It acts as a bridge, stabilizing the wire as it transitions from the mechanical force of the drive rolls to the welding gun.

Regular maintenance of your wire feeder includes inspecting and replacing guide tubes. Over time, the abrasive nature of welding wire can groove or widen the internal diameter of the tube, reducing its effectiveness. Keeping a spare KP2117-3 on hand ensures that you can address feeding issues immediately, keeping your production line moving. Whether you are working with solid steel, flux-cored, or aluminum wires of the specified diameter, this guide tube provides the support needed for consistent performance.

At Josef Gas, we understand that every component matters. We supply authentic Lincoln Electric parts to help you achieve the best possible results in your welding projects. Upgrade your maintenance schedule with the KP2117-3 and experience the difference that genuine parts make in arc stability and overall equipment longevity.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Wire Diameter:1/16" (1.6 mm)
Component Type:Guide Tube
Position:Outgoing
Compatible Equipment:Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders

INCLUDED

  • 1 x KP2117-3 Outgoing Guide Tube (1/16 in)

APPLICATIONS

  • Industrial MIG/MAG welding setups
  • Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) with 1/16" wire
  • Heavy fabrication wire feeders
  • Automated welding systems
  • Maintenance and repair of Lincoln Electric wire drives

FAQ

The KP2117-3 is designed specifically for 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) welding wire.

This is an outgoing guide tube, meaning it is placed after the drive rolls to guide the wire into the gun or conduit.

Guide tubes should be inspected regularly and replaced when they show signs of wear, such as grooving or elongation of the hole, which can cause feeding issues.

It fits many Lincoln Electric wire feeders designed for this style of guide tube, but you should always check your specific feeder's parts manual to confirm compatibility.

It is not recommended. Using a guide tube significantly larger than the wire (e.g., 1/16" tube for 0.035" wire) can lead to poor wire support and birdnesting.

It is typically made of durable, hardened steel or a similar wear-resistant alloy to withstand the friction of the moving welding wire.

No, this package contains only the outgoing guide tube. Incoming guide tubes are sold separately.

The correct size ensures the wire is supported properly. If the tube is too big, the wire can buckle; if too small, it will drag or jam.