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Hobart® Adapter

Airgas Part #:HOB418750-009

Manufacturer Part #:418750-009


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Item Details

  • The ITW / Miller 418750-009 is a specialized Feeder Inlet Guide Adapter designed to interface bulk wire delivery systems with heavy-industrial constant-speed wire feeders. It serves as the mechanical coupling between semi-rigid bulk polymer conduits and the drive roll assembly, specifically engineered to handle the tribological requirements of soft aluminum alloys in high-volume automated and manual Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG/GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) applications.

Features

  • Anti-Shaving Bore Design: Eliminates accumulation of microscopic aluminum shavings to prevent clogged liners and gun bird-nesting
  • Toolless Conduit Integration: Compression locking system allows for rapid detachment or replacement of wire conduits without specialized tools
  • Direct-Fit Component Sizing: Engineered for precise seating into the S-70 feeder frame to eliminate wobble, air gaps, and alignment issues
  • Low-Friction Co-Polymer Interface: Specialized internal bore lining reduces frictional constraints and prevents micro-galling of delicate aluminum alloys
  • Optimized Entrance Radius: Features a specific internal profile to smooth sharp entry angles and reduce structural friction during wire travel
  • Corrosion-Resistant Metal Housing: Protects against structural deflection and oxidation in humid fabrication environments
  • Continuous Glide Path: Facilitates a 1/8" to 1/4" internal protrusion of the conduit tube to establish a seamless wire path into the drive rolls

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: ITW / Miller Electric Mfg. Co. / Hobart Brothers Company
  • Part Number: 418750-009
  • Product Classification: Welding Wire Delivery Component / Bulk Drum Conduit Adapter
  • Primary Compatibility: Miller S-70 Series Constant-Speed Wire Feeders
  • Material Process Focus: 1XXX, 4XXX, and 5XXX Series Aluminum Wires
  • Supported Wire Dimensions: .035” (0.9 mm) to 1/16” (1.6 mm / .062”)
  • System Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kg) nominal mass
  • Connection Configuration: Compression-fit lock mechanism for rapid-couple bulk polymer conduits
  • Internal Interface: High-density, low-coefficient polymer-lined bore
  • Housing Material: Anodized machined aluminum or heavy-duty brass alloy
  • System Integration: Compatible with 100 lb, 300 lb, and 500 lb bulk aluminum drums
  • Associated Component Compatibility: Part # 418750-004 (Drum Tube Connect Kit), Part # 418750-005 (Semi-Rigid Tubing), Part # 418750-001 (Drum Cone/Hood)
  • Compliance Standards: AWS (American Welding Society), NEMA, IEC
  • Electrical Rating Compatibility: 24 VAC input power, 50/60 Hz frequency (matching 70-Series feeders)

Applications

  • Shipbuilding and Marine Fabrication: Continuous pulsed MIG and GMAW on aluminum hulls, superstructures, and storage tanks
  • Automotive and Transportation Manufacturing: Robotic and semi-automatic production of aluminum trailer frames, railcars, and structural components
  • Heavy Fabrication and Defense Contracting: Welding thick aluminum armor plates and large architectural structures requiring long, continuous beads
  • High-Duty-Cycle Environments: Automated production lines where bulk wire delivery (100-500 lb drums) is required to minimize downtime

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