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21166 - ESAB 21166 Outlet Guide Tube .052-3/32

Packaging: pack of 1
$37.76/EA $26.83/pack of 1 only $26.83/EASave 29%

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Wire Running Smooth

There is nothing more frustrating than a wire feeder that keeps jamming right in the middle of a pass. Often, the culprit is a small, overlooked part like the guide tube. The ESAB 21166 Guide Tube is the replacement part you need if you are running heavier wires ranging from .052" up to 3/32". Over time, your old guide tube gets grooved out and clogged with debris, which creates drag and messes up your wire speed. Swapping it out for a fresh one is a cheap and easy fix that can save you hours of headache.

This is a genuine ESAB part, meaning it fits right the first time and stands up to the abuse of daily welding. It sits right at the outlet of your drive rolls, funneling the wire into the liner. If you are seeing metal shavings around your drive rolls or experiencing that annoying "chatter" in the gun, check your guide tube. If it's worn, this 21166 replacement will get your machine feeding like new again.

Designed for the pro who needs reliability, this tube handles the thicker wires used in structural and heavy fabrication. Don't let a ten-dollar part cost you hundreds in downtime. Keep a spare ESAB 21166 in your toolbox so you are always ready to weld.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 per each
Compatible Wire Diameter:0.052", 1/16", 3/32"
Part Type:Outlet Guide Tube
Material:Metal

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB 21166 Guide Tube (.052-3/32)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy industrial fabrication
  • Structural steel welding
  • Shipbuilding and repair
  • Manufacturing production lines
  • Maintenance and repair operations (MRO)

FAQ

This guide tube is designed to accommodate wire diameters of .052 inches, 1/16 inches, and 3/32 inches.

The ESAB 21166 is typically used as an outlet guide tube, positioned after the drive rolls to guide the wire into the gun cable.

It fits specific ESAB wire feeder models designed for this form factor. Please check your machine's parts manual or schematic to confirm compatibility with part number 21166.

Worn guide tubes can cause wire misalignment, increased friction, and wire shaving, leading to poor arc stability and potential birdnesting.

While the size may fit, aluminum wire typically requires nylon or Teflon guides to prevent shaving. This metal guide is best suited for steel and flux-cored wires.

Installation generally involves loosening the retaining screw or mechanism near the drive rolls, removing the old tube, inserting the new one, and securing it close to the rolls without touching them.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB Original Equipment Manufacturer part.
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