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376246-005 - Thermal Arc .052/.068 Drive Roll Kit (2-Roll System)

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OVERVIEW

Reliable Wire Feeding for Your Thermal Arc Welder

When you are in the middle of a heavy fabrication job, the last thing you want is your wire feeder acting up. Slipping wire, birdnesting, or inconsistent feed speeds can ruin a good bead and waste valuable time. That is why having the right drive rolls is absolutely essential. The Thermal Arc 376246-005 Drive Roll Kit is designed to keep your machine running like a clock, specifically if you are running heavier wires like .052 or .068.

This kit is a 2-roll system, meaning it works with feeders that utilize a top and bottom roll to grip the wire. The grooves are precision-machined to fit the specific diameter of the wire, ensuring that the feed mechanism grips the wire firmly without crushing it. This balance is key—too loose and it slips; too tight and you get metal shavings clogging your liner. With this genuine Thermal Arc part, you get that perfect fit right out of the box.

Whether you are running flux-cored wire for structural work or solid wire for heavy manufacturing, swapping out worn drive rolls is a basic maintenance step that pays off immediately. Worn grooves lose traction, forcing you to crank down the tensioner, which only causes more problems. By installing a fresh kit, you restore the original performance of your feeder. This kit covers you for two common industrial wire sizes, giving you the flexibility to switch between tasks without hunting for different parts. It is a small investment that protects your productivity and keeps your welds looking professional.

At Josef Gas, we know that downtime is money. That is why we stock essential replacement parts like this drive roll kit. Don't wait until your feeder fails—keep a spare set on hand or replace your old ones today to ensure your Thermal Arc equipment performs exactly how it was designed to.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Wire Diameter:0.052", 0.068"
Number Of Rolls:2
Product Type:Drive Roll Kit

INCLUDED

  • (1) Upper Drive Roll
  • (1) Lower Drive Roll
  • (1) Installation Hardware (if applicable)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Welding
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • MIG (GMAW) Welding
  • Shipbuilding and Marine Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

FAQ

This kit is designed for .052 inch and .068 inch welding wires.

The specific texture is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but rolls for these larger sizes (.052/.068) are often knurled for flux-cored wire or V-groove for solid wire. Please check your wire type requirements.

This is a 2-roll kit, typically including the necessary rolls for a 2-roll feeder system.

No, it is designed for specific Thermal Arc wire feeders that use the 376246 series parts. Check your machine's manual for compatibility.

Worn drive rolls can cause wire slippage, erratic feeding, and poor weld quality. Replacing them ensures consistent wire delivery.

Usually, aluminum requires U-groove rolls to prevent shaving the soft wire. These sizes (.052/.068) are more common for steel or flux-cored wires.

Yes, this is a genuine Thermal Arc product.

Installation typically involves removing the retention caps or screws on the wire feeder hub, sliding off the old rolls, and sliding on the new ones, ensuring the correct groove size faces the wire path.