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0558102587 - ESAB Outlet Guide Tube for 3/64" (1.2mm) Aluminum Wire

Packaging: 1 of each
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OVERVIEW

Smooth Aluminum Feeding Starts Here

If you have ever struggled with aluminum MIG welding, you know the frustration of a birdnest—that tangled mess of wire that bunches up at the drive rolls just when you are in the middle of a critical weld. Often, the culprit isn't your machine or your settings, but the small components guiding the wire. The ESAB Outlet Guide Tube for 0.047" (1.2mm) aluminum wire is designed to solve exactly this problem. It provides the support your soft aluminum wire needs to travel smoothly from the feeder into the gun.

Unlike standard guides meant for hard steel wires, this tube is crafted to tight specifications that prevent the wire from kinking or buckling under the pressure of the drive rolls. Whether you are welding thin gauge aluminum sheet or heavy structural components, consistent wire delivery is key to a stable arc and a clean bead. This guide tube reduces friction and eliminates the "play" that causes erratic feeding, giving you the confidence to weld without constant interruptions to clear jams.

Swapping out your guide tube is a quick and simple process that makes a massive difference in performance. If you are running 3/64" (1.2mm) aluminum wire through your ESAB Warrior or Origo feeder, this is the correct part to ensure your setup is optimized. Don't let poor feeding ruin your welds; equip your machine with the right guide tube and experience the difference in smoothness and reliability.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Wire Type:Aluminum
Wire Size:3/64"
Fits Which Model:ESAB Warrior Feed 304, Origo Feed 304
Packaging Description:1 per each
Compatible Wire Material:Aluminum
Wire Diameter:0.047" (1.2mm)
Part Type:Outlet Guide Tube
Component Location:Wire Feeder Drive Assembly
2 Or 4 Roll:n/a
Fits Which Model?:N\A

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB Outlet Guide Tube for Aluminum Wire (.047" / 1.2mm)

APPLICATIONS

  • Aluminum MIG Welding
  • Industrial Fabrication
  • Automotive Manufacturing and Repair
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Trailer Manufacturing

FAQ

This guide tube is designed for 0.047-inch (1.2mm) wire, which is commonly referred to as 3/64-inch wire.

While it might physically fit, it is specifically designed for aluminum. Steel wire typically uses different guide tubes that may be made of harder materials to resist wear from the harder wire.

It is compatible with several ESAB wire feeders, including the Origo Feed 3004/4804, Aristo Feed 3004/4804, and Warrior Feed 304 models.

Aluminum is much softer than steel and has lower column strength. A specific guide tube prevents the wire from buckling (birdnesting) between the drive rolls and the gun liner.

This is an outlet guide tube, meaning it sits after the drive rolls and guides the wire into the torch or intermediate connection.

Inspect the guide tube whenever you change drive rolls or notice feeding issues. If the inner diameter becomes worn or grooved, it should be replaced to maintain feeding accuracy.

This item is sold individually as a single outlet guide tube.