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0332351003 - ESAB MED 20 Wire Feeder Drive Shaft and Gear Assembly

Packaging: 1 per ea
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OVERVIEW

Restore Your ESAB MED 20 to Perfect Working Order

Is your trusted ESAB MED 20 wire feeder starting to stutter, slip, or make grinding noises? Before you blame the liner or the contact tip, take a look at the internal drive mechanics. The ESAB Shaft and Plastic Gear (0332351003) is the heartbeat of your feeder's drive system, and over years of hard work, the plastic gear teeth can wear down or strip out completely. When this happens, your drive rolls stop turning consistently, ruining your welds and causing endless frustration.

This genuine ESAB replacement part is the exact fix you need. It isn't a generic knock-off; it's the specific shaft and gear assembly designed to fit right back into your MED 20 housing without any hassle. The steel shaft provides the strength needed to push heavy spools of wire, while the plastic gear is designed to run smoothly and quietly. By replacing this worn-out component, you are essentially giving your wire feeder a new lease on life.

Don't let a small mechanical failure force you to buy a brand-new feeder. Swapping out the shaft and gear is a cost-effective repair that gets you back to laying smooth beads in no time. Whether you are running solid wire for fabrication or flux-core for structural work, a solid drive system is non-negotiable. Keep your vintage ESAB equipment running like the day you bought it with this essential repair part.

Symptoms of a Worn Gear

  • Grinding or clicking sounds coming from the feeder motor area.
  • Drive rolls stop turning even though the motor is humming.
  • Inconsistent wire speed that fluctuates during the weld.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Product Type:Replacement Part, Drive Assembly
Compatible Equipment:MED 20 Wire Feeder
Part Type:Shaft and Gear
Material:Plastic, Steel
Component Group:Wire Drive System
Packaging Description:1 per ea

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Shaft and Plastic Gear Assembly

APPLICATIONS

  • Repairing ESAB MED 20 Wire Feeders
  • Restoring drive system torque in MIG welding setups
  • General maintenance of ESAB industrial welding equipment

FAQ

This shaft and gear assembly is designed specifically for the ESAB MED 20 wire feeder.

Yes, this is the genuine OEM replacement part number 0332351003 from ESAB.

The plastic gear is designed to reduce operation noise and act as a sacrificial point of failure to protect the more expensive electric motor in case of a jam.

If you hear the motor running but the drive rolls aren't turning, or if you hear a grinding noise inside the feeder, the gear teeth are likely stripped.

No, this item typically includes the shaft and the molded gear as a single unit. Bearings and other hardware are usually sold separately or reused.

Yes, if you are mechanically inclined. It requires opening the wire feeder case and disassembling the drive unit, but it is a standard repair for this machine.

If the inconsistency is caused by mechanical slippage in the gear train, yes. However, you should also check your liner and contact tip.

The shaft is made of metal (steel) to ensure durability and proper fitment with the drive rolls.