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21164 - ESAB 21164 MIG Gun Guide Tube for .025-.030 Wire

Packaging: pack of 1
$58.32/EA $48.05/pack of 1 only $48.05/EASave 18%

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Wire Feeding Smooth

There is nothing more frustrating in the middle of a job than a wire feeder that sputters, slips, or jams. Often, the culprit isn't the machine itself but a small, worn-out part like the guide tube. The ESAB 21164 Guide Tube is the exact replacement you need if you are running .025" or .030" wire in your ESAB setup. This little tube bridges the gap between your drive rolls and the gun liner, making sure the wire shoots straight down the cable without snagging. If your old guide tube is grooved or clogged with debris, your wire is going to drag, causing your arc to stutter and your welds to look messy.

Swapping out your guide tube is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to tune up your welder. Whether you are working on auto body panels with thin .025" wire or fabricating light steel frames with .030", this guide tube ensures the wire stays on track. A fresh guide tube reduces the strain on your drive motor and helps prevent those annoying bird-nests that happen when the wire hits a snag and tangles up at the feeder. It’s a small part that makes a huge difference in how your torch feels and performs.

Don't let a five-dollar part ruin a five-hundred-dollar job. Keep a spare ESAB 21164 in your toolbox so you aren't caught waiting on parts when you should be burning wire. This authentic ESAB part is built to last and fits perfectly, so you don't have to fight to get it installed. It’s all about keeping your hood down and your arc lit—smooth feeding means smooth welding, and that starts with having the right guide tube for your wire size.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 per each
Wire Diameter Compatibility:0.025 in, 0.030 in
Part Type:Guide Tube
Process:MIG (GMAW)

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB 21164 Guide Tube (.025-.030)

APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive body repair using .023/.025 inch wire
  • Light fabrication and sheet metal work with .030 inch wire
  • Maintenance of ESAB MIG welding guns and wire feeders
  • General manufacturing requiring consistent wire feed performance
  • Hobbyist and DIY welding projects

FAQ

This guide tube is designed for wire diameters of .025 inches (0.6 mm) to .030 inches (0.8 mm).

Yes, the ESAB 21164 is a genuine OEM replacement part manufactured by ESAB.

Over time, the moving wire cuts grooves into the tube, causing friction and alignment issues that lead to poor feeding and arc instability.

It is typically installed in the wire feeder assembly or the back end of the MIG gun to guide the wire from the drive rolls into the liner.

No, this specific part number is sized for .025"-.030". Using larger wire may cause jamming or fail to fit through the bore.

Yes, provided the wire diameter is within the .025-.030 range, though specific polymer guides are sometimes preferred for aluminum to prevent shaving.

If too small, the wire won't feed. If too large, the wire may wander, leading to poor alignment with the liner and potential bird-nesting.
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