KP1695-035A - Lincoln Electric Drive Roll Kit for .035 Aluminum Wire, 2-Roll System

Smooth Aluminum Feeding with Lincoln Electric

If you have ever welded aluminum with a standard MIG setup, you know the frustration of "bird nesting." You pull the trigger, the wire stops coming out, and you open the feeder door to find a tangled mess of aluminum spaghetti. The Lincoln Electric KP1695-035A Drive Roll Kit is the solution to that headache. Designed specifically for .035" aluminum wire, this kit upgrades your Lincoln welder to handle soft alloys with the care and precision they require. It is an essential accessory for any welder running an LN-25 or Active8X who wants to switch from steel to aluminum without the constant downtime of clearing jams.

The secret lies in the U-Groove drive rolls. Standard steel rolls use a sharp V-shape that can crush soft aluminum wire, turning it into an oval shape that drags inside your contact tip and causes burn-backs. The U-Groove rolls in this kit cradle the wire, gripping it firmly without deforming it. This means the wire stays round, slides through your liner smoothly, and makes perfect electrical contact at the tip for a buttery-smooth arc. Whether you are fabricating aluminum trailers, repairing boat hulls, or working on signage, consistent wire feeding is half the battle.

Beyond the rolls, the kit includes a split wire guide that is a game-changer for reliability. Aluminum wire is like pushing a wet noodle; it wants to buckle at the slightest resistance. The split guide supports the wire right up to the moment it enters the gun, leaving no room for it to wander or kink. This precise guidance system ensures that your wire makes it from the spool to the puddle every single time. Don't fight your equipment—equip your Lincoln feeder with the right tools for the job and experience the difference that proper drive geometry makes in your aluminum welding projects.