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0466074001 - ESAB Migmaster Compact Wire Feeder Inlet Guide 0466074001

Packaging: pack of 2
$29.05/EA $36.44/pack of 2 only $18.22/EASave 37%

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OVERVIEW

Genuine ESAB Replacement for Migmaster Compact Series

Keep your ESAB welding equipment running at peak performance with the genuine ESAB Inlet Guide Tube (0466074001). This essential component is designed specifically for the Migmaster Compact Series, including the popular 173, 203, and 253 models. When it comes to MIG welding, the consistency of your wire feed is paramount to achieving high-quality welds. The inlet guide tube plays a subtle but vital role in this process, bridging the gap between your wire spool and the drive roll mechanism.

Over time, guide tubes can become worn, grooved, or clogged with debris from the welding environment or the wire itself. A compromised guide tube can lead to increased friction, erratic feeding, or even wire shaving, which accumulates in the liner and gun. By replacing your old guide tube with this factory-original ESAB part, you restore the smooth, low-friction path your wire needs. This specific unit is engineered to be versatile; it is compatible with any size of feed roll utilized by the Migmaster Compact series, eliminating the need to stock multiple guides for different wire diameters.

Investing in genuine ESAB parts ensures that you maintain the reliability and durability you expect from the brand. Generic aftermarket parts may not offer the precise tolerances required for optimal alignment with the drive rolls, potentially leading to premature wear on more expensive components. Whether you are performing routine maintenance or troubleshooting a feeding issue, the ESAB Inlet Guide Tube is a cost-effective solution to ensure your machine continues to operate smoothly.

Key Benefits:

  • Perfect Fit: Guaranteed compatibility with Migmaster Compact 173, 203, and 253.
  • Versatile: Works seamlessly with all feed roll sizes supported by these machines.
  • Reliability: Restores smooth wire feeding and reduces strain on the drive motor.
  • Quality: Manufactured to ESAB's high standards for long service life.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1-per-ea
Product Type:Inlet Guide Tube
Compatible Models:Migmaster Compact 173, Migmaster Compact 203, Migmaster Compact 253
Part Number:0466074001
Wire Compatibility:Universal (Any size feed roll)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB Inlet Guide Tube (0466074001)

APPLICATIONS

  • Routine Maintenance: Replacement of worn inlet guides during scheduled service of Migmaster Compact welders.
  • Wire Feeder Repair: resolving issues related to erratic wire feeding or wire shaving.
  • Setup Changeover: Ensuring the wire feed path is clear and aligned when setting up a used machine.

FAQ

This inlet guide tube (0466074001) is compatible with the ESAB Migmaster Compact Series, specifically models 173, 203, and 253.

No, this specific guide tube is designed to be compatible with any size of feed roll and wire diameter supported by the Migmaster Compact machines.

The ESAB part number is 0466074001.

It is installed at the rear of the wire drive assembly, guiding the wire from the spool or conduit into the drive rolls.

Over time, the wire cuts grooves into the guide, causing friction and misalignment. Replacing it ensures smooth wire feeding and prevents birdnesting.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB OEM replacement part.

No, this is typically sold as a single inlet guide tube. Outlet guides are usually separate components.