PAK-FEEDASSIST-B - ESAB Pneumatic Wire Feed Booster Kit

Eliminate Feeding Issues and Burnback

Every welder knows the frustration of a stuttering wire feed. It ruins the bead, causes burnback, and leads to downtime clearing bird-nests at the feeder. The ESAB Feed Assist is designed to eliminate these headaches, specifically when drawing wire from bulk containers. In typical setups, the wire feeder at your machine has to pull the heavy wire all the way from the drum, fighting gravity and liner friction. The Feed Assist changes the game by pushing the wire from the drum, effectively making the wire weightless to your feeder.

This pneumatic booster is a game-changer for long boom setups or when the wire source is located far from the welding cell. It uses compressed air to gently but firmly propel the wire through the conduit. Because it is pneumatic, it automatically adjusts to the demand; when you stop welding, the back-pressure stops the assist, and when you strike an arc, it instantly resumes support. This results in instant arc starts and a consistently smooth wire speed, which is critical for high-quality MIG and Flux-Cored welding.

The unit is robust and designed for the harsh industrial environment. It requires minimal maintenance and is compatible with a wide range of wire diameters and types. If you are tired of adjusting drive roll tension to compensate for drag—only to crush your wire—the ESAB Feed Assist is the tool you need. It allows you to run with lighter drive roll pressure, preserving the wire's geometry and ensuring better electrical contact at the tip.

Key Benefits for the Welder

• Smoother Arc: Consistent wire delivery means a stable arc length.
• Less Wear: Reduces grooving in drive rolls and liner clogging.
• Aluminum Ready: Essential for pushing soft aluminum wire over distances.
• Plug-and-Play: Simple air connection setup.