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ESAB’s Robust Feed U82 wire feeder combines advanced process controls, durability

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has launched the Robust Feed U82 wire feeder with advanced process control functions to help ensure consistent weld quality and increase uptime. Designed to work with the manufacturer’s Aristo 500ix and Aristo Mig 4004i Pulse power sources for GMAW, pulsed GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and carbon arc gouging, the feeder accepts 8- and 12-in.-dia. wire spools.

The unit combines the durability of a portable, enclosed feeder with the precision wire feeding and control of a shop-style feeder, says the company. Its PreciDrive wire drive system delivers improved arc starts and stops without backlash or play in the gears and features a four-wheel drive system. The 38-mm drive rolls offer more gripping area and provide more pushing force without deforming soft-cored and aluminum wires.

The feeder handles solid wires up to 5/64 in. and cored wires up to 3/32 in. It feeds wire at speeds of 32 to 984 IPM.