0816019880 - ESAB Twin Wire Contact Jaw 2.5-3.0mm for SAW Heads

Maximize Your SAW Performance with ESAB Twin Contact Jaws

For professional welders and operators running automatic Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) tractors or beam welding gantries, the quality of your contact tip—or in this case, contact jaw—directly influences your day-to-day productivity. The ESAB Contact Jaw Twin 2.5-3.0mm (Part Number 0816019880) is built to handle the demands of twin-wire welding, a process chosen when you need to lay down metal fast without sacrificing quality. If you are running 2.5mm or 3.0mm wires in a twin configuration, this is the heavy-duty jaw that keeps your arc stable and your bead profile consistent.

We know that in SAW, the contact jaw takes a beating. It sits right above the flux bed, channeling hundreds of amps into the wire for hours on end. If the jaw wears out or loses its grip on the wire, you start getting arc wander, voltage fluctuations, and eventually, weld defects that require costly rework. ESAB has designed this jaw with a robust copper alloy that resists the abrasive wear of the moving wire and the intense heat of the arc. This means you spend less time stopping the machine to swap out parts and more time welding. The "Twin" design is specifically shaped to guide two wires in close proximity, maintaining the correct stick-out and spacing essential for the twin-arc process.

Installation is straightforward, fitting directly into your standard ESAB A2 or A6 torch assemblies designed for twin wire. A good contact jaw does more than just conduct electricity; it acts as the final guide for your filler metal. With the 0816019880, you get a smooth wire feed that minimizes drag, which is crucial when your wire feeder is pushing heavy spools of 3mm wire. This smooth feeding helps prevent "burn-backs" and ensures that the wire melts off consistently into the puddle.

Whether you are fabricating bridge girders, pressure vessels, or heavy machinery bases, you rely on your equipment to perform. Don't let a worn-out contact element compromise your weld quality. Keeping a stock of fresh ESAB Contact Jaws ensures that when you do need to perform maintenance, you are putting in a part that restores your machine to factory-level performance. Trust in the durability of ESAB consumables to keep your automation running smoothly shift after shift.