13733248 - ESAB AN3057-16 Connector Strain Relief Clamp

Secure Your Connections with the ESAB AN3057-16

For professional welders and equipment repair specialists, a loose cable is more than just an annoyance—it's a potential safety hazard and a guaranteed cause of downtime. The ESAB AN3057-16 Cable Clamp is the heavy-duty solution you need to keep your welding machine's power and control cables securely fastened. Designed to fit standard industrial connectors found on many power sources and wire feeders, this clamp acts as a rugged strain relief that grabs onto your cable jacket and refuses to let go.

We all know the abuse that welding equipment takes. Cables get dragged across shop floors, yanked around corners, and stepped on daily. If your connector doesn't have a solid clamp like the AN3057-16, all that pulling force goes straight to the tiny wires inside the plug. Eventually, those wires will snap or pull loose, killing your arc in the middle of a bead or, worse, causing a short that damages your machine. This clamp is your first line of defense. It locks the cable to the connector shell, ensuring that when you pull on the cord, you're pulling on the heavy metal housing, not the fragile electrical connections.

This specific part, the AN3057-16, is a standard size often used for larger control cables or power input connections. It is built from tough metal to survive the heat and grit of the welding environment. It isn't a cheap plastic piece that will crack the first time you drop the lead; it's made for the long haul. If you are refurbishing an old machine, building a custom extension cable, or repairing a connector that has seen better days, replacing the cable clamp is a smart move.

Installation is quick and easy. Once you have your wires soldered or crimped into the connector insert, simply slide this clamp over the back and tighten down the screws. It compresses around the cable, creating a rock-solid grip. Don't let a $5 failure stop a million-dollar project. Keep a few of these ESAB clamps in your toolbox to ensure your rig stays powered up and ready to weld whenever you are.