36861 - ESAB 3/64 Aluminum U-Groove Drive Roll for MigMaster Series

Smooth Feeding, Better Beads

If you have ever wrestled with a birdnest of aluminum wire at your feeder, you know the frustration of using the wrong drive rolls. Aluminum wire is soft and unforgiving; squeeze it too hard with a standard V-groove roll, and it flattens out, jams in the liner, or shaves off metal that clogs your tip. The ESAB 36861 Drive Roll is the solution for welders running 3/64-inch aluminum wire on ESAB machines. It features a smooth U-groove designed specifically to grip the wire gently but firmly, pushing it through the torch cable without crushing it.

This roll is built to fit a variety of trusted ESAB machines, including the workhorse MigMaster 250 and 251, the 300i, and the portable MobileMaster units. Swapping out your V-grooves for these U-grooves is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your aluminum welding performance immediately. You will notice a more stable arc because the wire speed stays constant, and you will spend less time clearing jams and changing contact tips. The consistent feed also helps in achieving that stack-of-dimes look that every welder strives for with aluminum.

Don't let equipment issues hold back your craftsmanship. Using the correct drive roll is Welding 101 for aluminum. The ESAB 36861 is durable, precise, and essential for anyone serious about MIG welding aluminum. Make sure your shop is equipped with the right rollers to keep production moving and downtime to a minimum. Whether you are fabricating a boat hull or repairing a trailer, this drive roll ensures your wire gets to the puddle exactly how it should.