0323945005 - ESAB Contact Sleeve for A2/A6 Heads (3.2mm-5.0mm)

Keep Your Automation Running Smoothly

When it comes to heavy industrial welding, your automatic equipment is the heartbeat of production. The ESAB 0323945005 Contact Sleeve is the genuine OEM part you need to keep your ESAB A2 or A6 welding head firing on all cylinders. Designed for the big jobs, this sleeve handles large diameter wires from 1/8" up to 3/16" (3.2mm - 5.0mm), making it the go-to component for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) setups found in shipyards, beam lines, and tank manufacturing.

Why Replace Your Contact Sleeve?

Just like a contact tip on a handheld MIG gun, the contact sleeve on your automation tractor wears out. Thousands of feet of wire passing through it will eventually widen the bore, leading to sloppy wire feeding and intermittent electrical contact. If you are noticing arc instability or wandering wire placement, a worn sleeve is often the culprit. Swapping in a fresh 0323945005 sleeve restores that tight, precise electrical connection required for flawless sub-arc beads.

Genuine ESAB Quality

Don't risk your weld quality with generic knock-offs. This sleeve is built to ESAB's exact specs, ensuring it fits perfectly into your existing contact jaw assembly without modification. It is made from durable copper alloy to withstand the high heat and amperage typical of automatic welding. Whether you are running an A2 Multitrac or a heavy-duty A6 head, keeping a few of these sleeves in your maintenance crib ensures you can minimize downtime and keep the arc burning.

• Fits wire sizes: 0.13" to 0.20" (3.2mm - 5.0mm)
• Compatible with ESAB A2 and A6 systems
• Essential for stable Submerged Arc Welding