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0809342880 - ESAB D35 Contact Tube Half Replacement

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Heavy-Duty Welders Running Smoothly

When you are running high-amperage automated welding jobs, the smallest components often carry the biggest load. The ESAB 0809342880 Contact Tube Half (D35) is built to handle the heat and stress of continuous industrial welding. Designed for the ESAB D35 assembly found on many automatic welding heads, this part is the final transfer point for your welding current. If this connection is poor, your entire weld quality suffers, leading to spatter, unstable arcs, and potential rework.

In a busy fabrication shop, downtime is the enemy. Using generic or ill-fitting contact tubes can lead to frequent jams and faster wear rates, forcing your operators to stop the line for maintenance more often than necessary. This genuine ESAB replacement part offers the durability and reliability you need to keep the arc on. The heavy-duty copper construction resists melting and deformation even under the high heat loads of submerged arc welding, giving you a longer service life per part compared to standard grade consumables.

Installation is straightforward, designed to fit perfectly into your existing ESAB D35 torch or head assembly. There is no need for modifications or guesswork—simply swap out the worn component and get back to production. This contact tube half provides the consistent wire feeding and electrical transfer required for smooth, defect-free welds. It is an essential spare part to keep in your inventory for any shop running ESAB automation equipment.

Don't compromise your heavy manufacturing projects with sub-par consumables. The 0809342880 ensures that your machine delivers the power exactly where it's needed. Whether you are surfacing rolls, building beams, or welding pipe, this contact tube helps you maintain the high standards your customers expect. Stock up on these essential maintenance parts and ensure your equipment is always ready for the next big job.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Item:Contact Tube
Model Compatibility:D35 System, ESAB Automatic Welding Heads
Part Type:Contact Tube Half, Heavy Duty Consumable
Material:Copper Alloy

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB 0809342880 Contact Tube Half (D35)

APPLICATIONS

  • Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) automation
  • Heavy-duty MIG/MAG automated welding
  • Structural steel fabrication
  • Pressure vessel manufacturing
  • Pipe mill welding stations
  • Shipbuilding and marine construction

FAQ

This contact tube half is designed for the ESAB D35 system, commonly found on ESAB automatic welding heads such as the A2 and A6 series.

It is manufactured from a high-conductivity copper alloy designed to withstand high heat and electrical current.

The designation likely refers to its specific design within the D35 assembly, where it may function as part of a split or modular contact jaw system.

A worn tube can cause poor electrical contact (micro-arcing) and inaccurate wire positioning, leading to unstable arcs and weld defects.

Replace the contact tube when the bore becomes oval-shaped, the wire wanders, or you experience arc instability due to poor conductivity.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB part, ensuring perfect fit and performance with your ESAB equipment.

This part is typically for heavy-duty automated heads (D35 system) and is likely too large or specialized for standard manual MIG guns.

This item is sold individually (1 per each).