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0367556006 - ESAB VK-G Knurled Drive Roll for Flux-Cored Wire .035-.062

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OVERVIEW

Get a Grip on Your Flux Core Welding

Tired of your wire slipping or birdnesting right in the middle of a bead? If you are running flux-cored or metal-cored wire through your ESAB feeder, using the wrong drive rolls is often the culprit. The ESAB VK-G Knurled Feed Roll is built to solve that problem. Standard smooth rolls rely on crushing pressure to grab the wire, which flattens cored wire and ruins your feed. These knurled rolls work like off-road tires, using small teeth to grab the wire without crushing it.

Why you need this roll:

  • Positive Traction: The knurled teeth ensure the wire keeps moving, even if the cable has a bend in it.
  • Protect Your Wire: Because it grips better, you can back off the tension knob. This keeps your wire round, ensuring it slides through the liner and contact tip smoothly.
  • Versatile Fit: Designed to handle common sizes from .035" up to 1/16", so you aren't constantly buying new rollers for every small wire change.

Compatible with popular ESAB feeders like the Warrior and Origo, this is the upgrade your machine needs for heavy-duty structural or fabrication work. Swap out your worn or incorrect rolls and experience the difference a steady wire feed makes to your weld quality.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Wire Type:Cored
Wire Size:0.035" - 0.045", 0.052", 1/16"
Fits Which Model:ESAB Warrior Feed 304, Origo Feed 304
Packaging Description:1 per each
Groove Type:V-Knurled (VK)
Compatible Wire Materials:Flux-Cored, Metal-Cored
Roll Type:Geared Feed Roll

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB VK-G Feed Roll (Knurled)

APPLICATIONS

  • Structural steel fabrication using Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Heavy equipment repair with Metal-Cored wires
  • Shipbuilding and barge construction
  • General industrial fabrication requiring cored wire consumables

FAQ

VK stands for 'V-Knurled'. This indicates the groove has a V-shape with a textured (knurled) surface designed to grip cored wires.

It is not recommended. The knurled teeth can dig into solid wire, creating metal shavings that clog liners and contact tips. Use smooth V-groove rolls for solid wire.

This roll is designed to accommodate wire diameters in the ranges of .035"-.045" and .052"-.062" (approx. 0.9mm-1.6mm).

Because these are knurled, you should use less tension than with smooth rolls. Set it just tight enough to feed the wire without slipping; overtightening will deform the wire and create shavings.

Yes, this part number is compatible with the Warrior Feed 304 and Origo Feed 304/48 series feeders.

You are likely using too much tension or the wrong type of drive roll. Switching to this knurled VK roll allows you to reduce tension while maintaining grip, preventing the wire from flattening.

No, this product typically includes the feed roll only. Retaining mechanisms are usually part of the wire feeder hub assembly.

Inspect the knurling (teeth) in the groove. If they look smoothed out or if the wire slips despite correct tension, it is time to replace the roll.