KP1697-068 - Lincoln Electric V-Knurled Drive Roll Kit for .068-.072 Wire

Reliable Feeding for Heavy-Duty Welding

When you are out in the field welding structural steel or heavy equipment, your wire feeder is your lifeline. The Lincoln Electric KP1697-068 Drive Roll Kit is designed to keep that lifeline running smoothly. Specifically built for .068" to .072" wire, this kit is the go-to upgrade or replacement for your LN-25 or Active8X suitcase feeder. If you are running larger diameter flux-cored or solid wires, you know that slippage can ruin a weld and burn up contact tips. This kit solves that problem with its aggressive V-Knurled design.

Grip Without the Crush

The "V-Knurled" texture on these drive rolls acts like tire treads for your welding wire. It bites into the surface of the wire just enough to push it through long gun cables and around tight bends without slipping. This is especially important for cored wires, which are hollow and softer than solid wire. Standard smooth rolls often require you to crank down the tension to get a grip, which crushes the wire and causes feeding issues later in the liner. With these knurled rolls, you can back off the tension, saving your wire shape and extending the life of your feed motor.

Stop Bird Nesting Before It Starts

Nothing kills productivity faster than opening up your feeder to find a bird's nest of tangled wire. The KP1697-068 kit includes a split wire guide that is precision-matched to the drive rolls. This guide supports the wire immediately as it leaves the rolls, leaving no room for it to buckle or wander. This ensures a straight, consistent path into the gun liner, even when you are welding at high wire feed speeds. Whether you are replacing worn-out rolls or setting up a machine for a new wire size, this genuine Lincoln kit ensures your equipment performs as hard as you do.

Compatibility You Can Trust

Don't risk your project timeline on generic parts that might not fit quite right. This is a genuine Lincoln Electric part, guaranteed to fit your LN-25, LN-25X, LN-25 PRO, or Active8X feeder perfectly. Installation is quick and tool-free on most models, allowing you to swap out sizes and get back to welding in minutes.