0218522486 - ESAB 0.045" (1.2mm) V-Groove Drive Roll for Steel Wire

Stop Fighting Your Wire Feeder

There is nothing more frustrating than being in the middle of a long weld and feeling your wire stutter. If you are running 0.045" (1.2mm) solid wire on your ESAB machine and experiencing slipping, erratic feeding, or birdnesting, your drive rolls are likely the culprit. The ESAB Feedroll Twin 1.2mm (Part #0218522486) is the factory-correct replacement to get your machine running smooth again.

Drive rolls are wear items, just like contact tips and liners. Over time, the groove wears out, losing its grip on the wire. Cranking down the tension knob isn't the answer—that just flattens your wire and ruins your liner. The solution is a fresh set of rolls. This specific roller features a V-Groove design, which is exactly what you need for hard steel wire (ER70S-6, etc.). It grips the wire firmly without chewing it up, ensuring the wire slides through the liner and tip with minimal resistance.

The "Twin" feature is a huge bonus for the budget-conscious welder. It means there are two identical grooves on the roller. When the first groove eventually wears down after miles of welding, you don't have to buy a new part immediately—just flip the roller around and use the fresh groove. It's like getting two drive rolls for the price of one. Keep your arc smooth and your spatter low by ensuring your feed system is in top shape with genuine ESAB parts.

Why Choose Genuine ESAB Rolls?

• Perfect Fit: No wobbling on the shaft; fits your ESAB feeder perfectly.
• Better Grip: Fresh V-grooves mean you can back off the tensioner, saving your liner.
• Double Life: Reversible design gives you a backup groove instantly.