KP4378-22 - AutoDrive SA 22-Degree Water-Cooled Gun Tube

Maximize Uptime in Your Robotic Cell

For welding professionals and maintenance teams managing robotic cells, the Lincoln Electric KP4378-22 AutoDrive SA 22° Robotic Gooseneck represents reliability and ease of maintenance. When your robot is running 24/7, you need components that can take the heat and keep performing. This gooseneck is designed to do just that. As a direct replacement for the AutoDrive SA system, it fits perfectly without the need for modification, getting your robot back online quickly during scheduled maintenance or crash recovery.

The 22-degree angle of this gun tube is a game-changer for specific welding positions. Sometimes a standard 45-degree neck just can't get the nozzle into a tight corner or clear a clamp in the fixture. This straighter 22-degree profile allows the robot arm to approach the workpiece from a different vector, opening up new possibilities for your welding procedures and potentially simplifying your tooling requirements. It is crafted to be rigid and durable, meaning it holds its shape even after thousands of cycles, ensuring that the wire hits the seam exactly where programmed every single time.

Heat is the enemy of welding equipment, but the Water-Cooled (W/C) design of this gooseneck keeps temperatures in check. Efficient cooling doesn't just protect the torch; it keeps the contact tip cooler, which reduces micro-arcing and burn-backs. This means fewer tip changes for your operators and more arc-on time for the cell. The outer jacket is rugged enough to resist spatter adhesion, making nozzle cleaning cycles more effective and reducing the buildup that can lead to short circuits or gas flow blockage. Invest in genuine Lincoln Electric parts to keep your automation running at peak efficiency.