20468 - ESAB ST-21 MIG Gun Outlet Wire Guide

Optimize Your MIG Welding Operations with Genuine ESAB Parts

In high-volume industrial welding environments, equipment reliability is paramount. The ESAB 20468 ST-21 Wire Guide is a critical component designed to maintain the operational efficiency of your ESAB MIG welding systems. Specifically engineered for the legendary ST-21, ST-16, and ST-22 series MIG guns, this wire guide serves as the interface between the wire feeder and the gun liner, playing a pivotal role in the smooth delivery of welding wire to the contact tip.

Over time, wire guides can become worn, grooved, or clogged with debris from the manufacturing environment or wire shavings. This degradation leads to increased friction, erratic wire feeding, and ultimately, arc instability that compromises weld quality. By proactively replacing worn guides with the genuine ESAB 20468, facilities managers and procurement specialists ensure that their welding stations operate at peak performance, minimizing unplanned downtime associated with wire feeding issues.

This OEM part is manufactured to ESAB's exacting tolerances, ensuring a perfect fit within the torch assembly. Unlike aftermarket alternatives that may suffer from dimensional inaccuracies, the ESAB 20468 guarantees correct alignment, which is essential for preventing "bird-nesting" and ensuring consistent electrical contact. Investing in genuine replacement parts is an investment in the longevity of your capital equipment and the consistency of your production output.

Key Technical Benefits

• Precision Engineering: Manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure seamless wire transition from feeder to liner.


• Material Durability: Constructed from high-grade materials designed to resist wear from continuous wire friction.


• System Compatibility: Validated for use with ESAB ST-series water-cooled and air-cooled platforms.