171435-011 - Thermal Arc .052-1/16 V-Groove Drive Roll Kit

Keep Your Wire Moving and Your Arc Smooth

There is nothing more frustrating than a wire feeder that slips, stutters, or jams right in the middle of a long weld. If you are running heavier wire like .052" or 1/16", you need the Thermal Arc 171435-011 Drive Roll Kit to keep things moving. Worn-out drive rolls are the number one silent killer of weld quality—they cause inconsistent feeding that feels like a voltage problem but is actually just a traction problem. Swap out your old, grooved-out rollers with this fresh set and feel the difference immediately.

This kit is designed with a V-Groove profile, which is exactly what you need for solid steel wire. The V-shape grips the hard wire firmly without chewing it up, ensuring it slides through your liner and contact tip smoothly. If you try to use the wrong size roll or a worn-out set, you'll find yourself cranking down the tensioner arm just to get the wire to feed, which flattens the wire and ruins your contact tips. With this matched set, you can set the tension correctly—just enough to feed without slipping—and save wear and tear on your entire gun assembly.

Designed for Thermal Arc and compatible ESAB feeders, these rolls are built tough. They are machined from hardened steel to withstand the daily grind of the shop floor. Whether you are fabricating structural steel, repairing heavy equipment, or just running production parts, consistent wire speed is the key to a consistent bead profile. Don't let a cheap or worn-out part ruin your work.

Quick Specs:

• Wire Sizes: .052" and 1/16"
• Type: V-Groove (Solid Wire)
• Material: Hardened Steel
• Fitment: Thermal Arc / ESAB 2-Roll Systems

Get your machine back to factory performance. Install the 171435-011 kit and stop fighting your feeder.