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Kemppi Duratorque 400 Feed Roll Kit #2 for Kempact RA 253 / 323
FEEDKIT_DT400RA

Name: Kemppi Duratorque 400 Feed Roll Kit #2 for Kempact RA 253 / 323
SKU: FEEDKIT_DT400RA

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Complete Consumable Feed Kit including feed rolls and guide tubes for Kempact 253R / 253A / 253RNW / 253AMV / 323R / 323A / 323RMV / 323AMV Machines.

Kemppi Feed Kits FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and fitting a feed roll kit for a wire feeder.

What is a feed roll kit and what is usually in it?

A feed roll kit is a set of replacement drive rolls for a wire feeder, matched to one wire type and one wire diameter. Many kits also include the wire inlet guide and outlet guide, because these need to be the right size for the wire as well.

Kits are normally made for a particular feeder or range of feeders, so the contents differ. Check what is listed for your unit, and use the data plate and manual to confirm the kit suits your feeder before you buy.

Why does the groove size have to match my wire diameter?

A roll that is too big or too small for the wire cannot grip it properly. Too large and the wire slips; too small and the wire can be squeezed out of shape or shaved. Either way you get uneven feeding and an unsteady arc.

Check the diameter printed on the wire spool and choose a roll or kit for that size. Some rolls carry two grooves for different sizes, so make sure the correct groove is the one facing the wire. The inlet and outlet guides should be sized to the wire too.

How tight should I set the drive roll pressure?

Use the least pressure that feeds the wire without slipping. Too much pressure can flatten or deform the wire, which leads to arc instability or burn-back and sheds shavings into the liner. Too little lets the rolls slide over the wire.

A commonly used method is to release the tension, feed the wire against a piece of wood, and tighten until the wire stops slipping, then add about half a turn. Reset the pressure every time you change the rolls or the wire.

Is a four-roll feeder better than a two-roll feeder?

A four-roll drive spreads the pushing force over more points, so each roll can apply less pressure. That is often helpful with soft wires, flux-cored wire, long cables and heavier-duty work. A two-roll drive is simpler and works well for many everyday jobs.

You cannot usually swap between the two types by changing the kit alone, because the feeder itself is built for one or the other. Choose the kit made for your feeder.

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