23612472 - ESAB Wire Feeder Pressure Arm Retaining Ring

Keep Your Wire Feeder Running Smoothly

Every welder knows that a consistent wire feed is the heartbeat of a good MIG weld. If your drive rolls are slipping or your pressure arm feels wobbly, you might be dealing with a loose or missing pin retainer. The ESAB 23612472 Circlip is the specific retaining ring designed to hold the pressure arm pin in place on your ESAB wire feeder. It might look like a small piece of metal, but it does a heavy-lifting job by keeping the pressure mechanism aligned and functioning correctly.

Over time, during routine maintenance or when swapping out drive rolls for different wire sizes, these little clips can spring off and disappear into the workshop floor, never to be seen again. Or, they can become bent and lose their tension if removed improperly. Reusing a damaged circlip is a recipe for disaster; if it pops off during a weld, your pressure arm can dislodge, stopping your wire feed instantly and potentially causing a birdnest of wire inside the machine. That’s downtime you don't need.

This genuine ESAB replacement part is made from high-quality spring steel, ensuring it snaps securely into the groove of the pressure arm pin and stays there. It is built to handle the vibration of a heavy industrial feeder without working itself loose. Whether you are doing a full overhaul of your feeder or just keeping a spare kit for emergencies, having a few of these circlips on hand is a smart move.

Installation Tip: When installing this circlip, ensure you are using the correct size snap-ring pliers or a suitable tool to avoid over-expanding the ring. Always wear safety glasses, as spring-loaded clips can fly if they slip off the tool. Once installed, give the pressure arm a gentle wiggle to ensure the pin is fully seated and the clip is locked in its groove. This simple check ensures your machine is ready to lay down smooth beads without interruption.