0558102387 - ESAB Wire Feeder Outlet Guide .035-1/16

Ensure Smooth Wire Feeding with the ESAB Outlet Guide

Feeding issues are the number one downtime culprit in MIG welding, and often the problem lies in the smallest components. The ESAB Outlet Guide (.035" to 1/16") is a vital link in your wire feeding chain, sitting directly after the drive rolls to funnel the wire precisely into your gun's liner. If this guide is worn, grooved, or misaligned, your wire can drag, shave, or even birdnest at the feeder, bringing your welding operation to a frustrating halt.

This replacement guide is designed to handle the most common industrial wire sizes, from standard .035" solid wire up to heavier 1/16" flux-cored wires. Its smooth internal bore minimizes drag, allowing your drive rolls to push wire efficiently without slipping. Whether you are fabricating heavy structural steel or performing high-speed production welding, ensuring your wire path is unobstructed is key to a stable arc and clean beads.

Why Replace Your Outlet Guide?

Over time, the welding wire cuts a groove into the guide. This groove can act like a blade, shaving off copper coating or steel slivers that eventually pack into your liner. By refreshing your outlet guide with this genuine ESAB part (0558102387), you restore the factory-intended path for your wire, protecting your liner and ensuring consistent amperage transfer at the contact tip.

Installation is straightforward and should be part of your regular feeder maintenance routine. Whenever you change drive rolls or notice feeding resistance, check your guides. Keeping a spare ESAB outlet guide in your maintenance kit ensures you are never down for long due to a minor feed path issue.