0445822001 - ESAB 2mm Feeder Inlet Guide Tube

Smooth Feeding Starts Here

If you are fighting with erratic wire feeding, the problem might not be your liner or your contact tip—it could be right at the start of the system. The ESAB 0445822001 Inlet Wire Guide (2mm) is the unsung hero of your wire feeder, sitting quietly between your spool and your drive rolls. Its job is simple but vital: it guides the wire perfectly into the drive roll grooves. When this part wears out, it develops grooves or burrs that can scratch your wire or cause it to wander, leading to slipping rolls and frustrating arc stuttering.

Designed for 2mm wire, this guide is built tough to handle the demands of heavy fabrication. We all know the headache of a birdnest—that tangled mess of wire that bunches up at the feeder when the wire hits a snag. A fresh inlet guide ensures the wire hits the drive rolls dead-center every time, drastically reducing the chance of buckling. It’s a small part that makes a massive difference in your daily welding experience. Instead of stopping to clear jams or adjust tension constantly, you can keep your hood down and focus on the puddle.

Installing this genuine ESAB replacement is quick and easy, getting you back to welding in minutes. It is specifically machined to reduce friction, meaning your feed motor doesn't have to work as hard to pull the heavy 2mm wire from the spool. Whether you are running solid wire or flux-core, a smooth entry into the feeder is the first step to a smooth bead on the plate. Don't let a cheap, worn-out guide ruin your welds; keep your machine running like new with the correct ESAB parts.

Professional welders know that consistency is key. By maintaining your feeder with a fresh inlet guide, you eliminate one of the most common variables in wire feed troubleshooting. This part is essential for anyone running 2mm wire on compatible ESAB equipment, ensuring that your high-amperage welds are fed continuously and reliably.