899F104 - ESAB 20-Inch Marathon Pac Payoff Hood

Smooth Feeding for Bulk Wire Drums

If you are running bulk wire, you know that the way the wire comes out of the drum matters just as much as the welder settings. The ESAB OMP Payoff Assembly (20 Inch) is the 'hat' or hood you need for your 20-inch Marathon Pacs to keep things running smoothly. Without a proper payoff assembly, wire can drag over the edge of the cardboard drum, pick up cardboard dust, or worse—tangle up into a birdnest that stops your weld mid-bead. This assembly solves those headaches by guiding the wire cleanly into your conduit.

Designed by ESAB specifically for their OMP (Marathon Pac) system, this unit fits perfectly on top of the drum. It’s made of tough plastic that can handle the knocks and bumps of a busy shop floor. Once installed, it creates a dome over your wire, which does two important things: it guides the wire out from the center to prevent tangling, and it keeps shop dirt, grinding dust, and sparks from falling into your expensive wire supply. Clean wire means fewer contact tip changes and a smoother arc.

Installation is straightforward—just place it on top of the open Marathon Pac and connect your wire conduit to the fitting on top. It’s a simple addition that saves a lot of frustration. Whether you are welding manually or setting up a long-run station, this payoff assembly ensures that your wire feeds consistently, allowing you to focus on the puddle rather than worrying about the feeder jamming up behind you.

Key Benefits for the Welder

Using this payoff assembly means less downtime fixing feed issues. It helps the wire uncoil naturally without tension spikes that can cause arc stuttering. Plus, because it's reusable, you just swap it to the next drum when you're empty, making it a lasting part of your welding rig.