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251485 - Miller 3/64 Aluminum Idler Roll U-Groove

Packaging: 1 PER EA
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OVERVIEW

Precision Feeding for Soft Alloys

The Miller 251485 Roll, Drive Idler Polished U-Groove 3/64 is an essential consumable for professional welders working with aluminum. Aluminum wire is significantly softer than steel or stainless steel, making it prone to deformation and shaving if fed through improper drive rolls. This idler roll utilizes a polished U-groove design, which distributes pressure evenly around the wire circumference. This geometry ensures positive feeding traction while maintaining the integrity of the wire surface.

Designed for use with 3/64-inch (1.2 mm) wire, this roll is a direct replacement for the idler (pressure) side of the feed mechanism in Miller XR-Aluma-Pro™ and XR™-Pistol-Pro push-pull guns. Using the correct drive roll size and type is critical for preventing "bird-nesting" and liner clogging caused by aluminum shavings. The polished finish further reduces friction, allowing the wire to glide smoothly through the gun assembly.

Maintenance of your wire feeding system is key to high-productivity welding. Inspecting and replacing worn drive rolls ensures that your expensive welding power source and gun deliver the performance you expect. This package contains one single idler roll, ready to be installed to restore your gun's feeding capability to factory specifications.

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 251485
  • Wire Compatibility: 3/64" Aluminum
  • Groove Style: Polished U-Groove
  • Type: Idler / Pressure Roll
Additional Information
Brand:Miller
Wire Size:3/64"
Wire Type:Aluminum
Fits Which Model:Miller XR Aluma-Pro
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Groove Type:Polished U-Groove
Component Type:Idler Roll
Material:Steel (Polished)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Drive Idler Roll, Polished U-Groove 3/64 inch

APPLICATIONS

  • Aluminum MIG Welding
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Trailer Manufacturing
  • Automotive Fabrication
  • Signage and Architectural Metalwork

FAQ

This roll is designed specifically for 3/64-inch (1.2 mm) aluminum welding wire.

The groove has a U-shape to cradle soft aluminum wire without biting into it, preventing deformation and shavings.

This is an idler roll, which acts as the pressure roll in the feeding mechanism, working opposite the driven roll.

It fits Miller XR-Aluma-Pro and XR-Pistol-Pro push-pull welding guns.

No, for steel wire you typically use V-groove or V-knurled rolls. U-groove is specifically for soft alloys like aluminum.

This item is sold as a single roll (Package of 1).

No, as an idler roll, it is typically smooth and non-geared, relying on the pressure assembly to hold it against the wire and the driven roll.

A polished surface reduces friction and prevents the soft aluminum from sticking or galling inside the groove.