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266731 - Miller 266731 Wire Straightener and Outlet Guide

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OVERVIEW

Optimize Your Wire Feeder Performance

Keep your welding operations running without interruption using the Miller 266731 Guide, Wire Outlet Wire Straightener. This replacement part is a vital element of the wire drive mechanism in select Miller wire feeders. As welding wire is pushed through the drive rolls, it can retain a cast or curvature from the spool. The wire outlet guide and straightener helps to align the wire and remove excessive cast before it enters the welding gun cable, ensuring a smooth and consistent feed path.

Over time, the constant friction of metal wire passing through the guide can create grooves or wear patterns. These imperfections can snag the wire, causing increased resistance on the drive motor and potential feeding failures. The Miller 266731 is engineered to resist wear and provide a low-friction path for the wire. It is particularly important for applications requiring long gun cables or softer wires where feedability is a challenge. Using genuine Miller parts like this guide protects your investment by ensuring all components of the drive assembly work in harmony.

Welders Supply is your trusted source for genuine Miller maintenance parts. This package contains one wire outlet guide/straightener, ready for installation. Regular inspection and replacement of drive roll guides are recommended as part of a preventative maintenance schedule to avoid unexpected downtime during critical fabrication jobs.

Features and Application

  • Function: Straightens and guides wire exiting the drive assembly.
  • Installation: Direct replacement for the original part in compatible feeders.
  • Performance: Promotes stable arc characteristics by ensuring consistent wire speed.
Additional Information
Brand:Miller
Packaging Description:pack of 1
Product Type:Wire Outlet Guide, Wire Straightener
Material:Metal, Composite
Compatibility:Miller Wire Feeders

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Miller 266731 Guide, Wire Outlet Wire Straightener

APPLICATIONS

  • MIG/MAG Welding
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Industrial Wire Feeders
  • Automated Welding Systems
  • Heavy Fabrication

FAQ

The guide aligns and straightens the welding wire as it exits the drive rolls and enters the MIG gun liner, ensuring smooth feeding and preventing tangles.

Inspect the guide for deep grooves, wear marks, or debris buildup. If the wire is snagging or feeding erratically, the guide may be worn out.

Yes, this is an authentic Miller OEM part, ensuring proper fit and performance with your Miller equipment.

No, it is designed for specific Miller wire feeder models. Please check your machine's parts manual or serial number to verify compatibility.

Yes, if the guide is worn or misaligned, the wire can buckle between the drive rolls and the guide, leading to birdnesting.

Typically, this part number includes the guide itself. You usually reuse the existing mounting hardware from your wire feeder.

It is constructed from durable materials designed to withstand the friction of moving welding wire, often a hardened metal or specialized composite.

It is good practice to inspect the guide whenever you change the drive rolls or if you experience wire feeding issues.