KP1697-1/16C - Lincoln KP1697-1/16C Knurled Drive Roll Kit for 1/16" Flux-Cored Wire

Reliable Wire Feeding for Heavy-Duty Applications

The Lincoln Electric KP1697-1/16C Drive Roll Kit is an essential accessory for industrial welding operations utilizing 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) cored wires. In heavy fabrication and structural steel environments, the consistency of wire feeding is paramount to maintaining arc stability and weld quality. This kit is engineered specifically to handle the unique physical properties of flux-cored and metal-cored wires, which are softer and more tubular than solid wires. Standard V-groove rolls can often crush these wires or fail to provide adequate grip, leading to feeding issues. The KP1697-1/16C solves this with precision-machined knurled surfaces that bite gently into the wire for positive traction without deformation.

Designed for compatibility with Lincoln Electric's robust line of two-roll wire feeders, including the LN-25X, LN-25 PRO, Power Feed, and Active8X series, this kit ensures your equipment operates at peak efficiency. The inclusion of a split wire guide is a critical feature for field applications. By guiding the wire precisely from the inlet to the drive rolls and into the gun receiver, the split guide virtually eliminates "bird nesting"—a common and costly downtime event where wire tangles inside the feeder. This seamless integration of drive rolls and guides ensures that your welding operators can focus on the arc rather than troubleshooting feed problems.

Investing in genuine Lincoln Electric consumables like the KP1697-1/16C guarantees that your machinery retains its factory specifications. The durability of the hardened steel rolls withstands the rigors of continuous industrial use, reducing the frequency of replacement and maintenance intervals. Whether you are working on-site with a portable LN-25 feeder or in a shop environment with a Power Feed unit, this drive roll kit provides the mechanical reliability necessary for high-deposition cored wire welding.

Key Features for Industrial Users:

• Optimized Grip: Knurled texture ensures consistent wire feed speed, crucial for maintaining weld parameters.
• Wire Integrity: Prevents the crushing of tubular cored wires, preserving the flux density and arc characteristics.
• System Protection: The split guide design protects the internal feeder mechanisms from wire shavings and tangles.