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K4129-1 - AutoDrive SA Robotic Wire Feeder

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

Maximize Robotic Cell Uptime

In the world of automated welding, feedability is everything. The Lincoln Electric AutoDrive® SA is built to solve the most common cause of robotic downtime: wire feeding issues. If you are managing a robotic welding cell, you need a feeder that just works, shift after shift. The AutoDrive® SA (K4129-1) combines Lincoln's legendary toughness with the precision needed for modern manufacturing. It features the industry-leading MAXTRAC® 4-roll drive system, which grips the wire securely without crushing it, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted delivery to the contact tip.

Maintenance on the AutoDrive® SA is designed to be fast and tool-free. You can change drive rolls or adjust tension in seconds, not minutes, keeping your robot welding and your production numbers up. The unit is compact and lightweight, meaning it won't weigh down your robot arm or interfere with complex movements inside the fixture. It handles a wide range of wire diameters, from thin .023" solid wire up to 5/64" cored wire, making it versatile enough for automotive, heavy fabrication, and general industrial jobs.

Pair this feeder with a Power Wave® power source for the ultimate welding package. The digital connection ensures that your parameters are executed exactly as programmed. Don't let poor wire feeding compromise your weld quality or slow down your line—equip your automation system with the AutoDrive® SA and experience the difference that a premium wire drive makes.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Product Type:Robotic Wire Feeder
Drive System:MAXTRAC® 4-Roll
Input Voltage:40V DC
Wire Diameter Range (Solid):0.023-1/16 in (0.6-1.6 mm)
Wire Diameter Range (Cored):0.030-5/64 in (0.8-2.0 mm)
Communication Protocol:ArcLink®
Application:Robotic Welding, Hard Automation

INCLUDED

  • AutoDrive® SA Wire Drive Unit
  • Mounting Hardware
  • User Manual
  • Installation Guide

APPLICATIONS

  • Robotic Welding Cells
  • Hard Automation Systems
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Heavy Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Automation

FAQ

The AutoDrive® SA is designed to work with Lincoln Electric Power Wave® power sources, such as the R450, S350, and S500, utilizing ArcLink® communication.

No, drive rolls are sold separately. You must select the correct KP1505 series drive rolls based on your wire size and type.

It can feed solid wire from .023 to 1/16 inch (0.6-1.6 mm) and cored wire from .030 to 5/64 inch (0.8-2.0 mm).

Yes, when equipped with the proper aluminum drive rolls and guides, the 4-roll MAXTRAC system feeds aluminum wire very reliably.

The wire feed speed is controlled digitally via the ArcLink® protocol from the robot controller or power source, with tachometer feedback for precision.

The AutoDrive SA is compact and can be mounted on most industrial robot arms using specific mounting brackets (sold separately) or custom fixtures.

The unit requires 40V DC input power.

The AutoDrive SA is primarily a push feeder for robotic torches. For push-pull applications, specific robotic push-pull systems are typically used.