KP1984-1 - Lincoln Electric Incoming Guide Tube Assembly .068-3/16

Keep Your Heavy Wire Running Smoothly

When you are running big wire, you can't afford a feeder that slips or jams. The Lincoln Electric KP1984-1 Guide Tube Assembly is the part you need when your incoming guide starts to wear out. Designed for the heavy stuff, this guide tube handles wire sizes from .068 all the way up to 3/16 of an inch. If you are doing Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) or pushing heavy flux-cored wire, you know that a worn guide tube can cause a world of headaches. It starts with a little drag, then inconsistent wire speeds, and before you know it, you're fighting the feeder instead of laying beads.

This is the "incoming" guide tube, meaning it sits right before your drive rolls. It's the first thing your wire hits as it comes off the coil or drum. Its job is to straighten the wire out just enough and line it up perfectly with the grooves in your drive rolls. If this tube is worn out or grooved, your wire enters at a bad angle, causing your drive rolls to work harder and wear out faster. Swapping in a fresh KP1984-1 is a quick maintenance fix that can save you from replacing more expensive parts like drive rolls or motors down the line.

Genuine Lincoln parts mean you don't have to guess if it fits. This assembly drops right into compatible Lincoln heavy-duty feeders, getting you back up and running in minutes. The construction is tough enough to handle the abrasion of thick steel wire day in and day out. Don't let a cheap or worn-out piece of plastic or metal ruin your arc stability. Keep your feed speed constant and your welds clean by ensuring your wire has a smooth path from the get-go.

Whether you are in a shipyard, a tank shop, or building heavy structural beams, your equipment takes a beating. The KP1984-1 is built to take that abuse. Check your guide tubes regularly—if you see keyholing or deep grooves, it's time to swap it out. Keep a spare KP1984-1 in your maintenance kit so you aren't stuck waiting on parts when a deadline is looming.