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MK Products Conduit

Airgas Part #:MKP431-1890

Manufacturer Part #:431-1890


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Item Details

  • The MK Products 431-1890 is a precision-engineered threaded straw conduit liner, also known as a jump liner or power pin liner, designed for industrial push-pull gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG) systems. It serves as a localized, low-friction guide bridge at the transition interface between the wire feeder connection block, the power pin assembly, and the gun conduit line. The component is specifically optimized for aluminum wire feeding to prevent buckling and mechanical deformation at the drive roll exit.

Features

  • Friction Elimination: Isolates welding wire from rough metallic interfaces at the transition block to ensure a smooth path to the contact tip
  • Anti-Birdnesting Geometry: Delivers rigid guidance immediately following drive rolls to eliminate gaps where soft wire can buckle
  • Zero Wire Shaving: Smooth interior lining prevents the outer diameter of wire from shaving off material and clogging the downstream liner
  • Thermal Tolerance: Retains structural rigidity and chemical inertness under radiant heat conducted through the power pin
  • Tribological Engineering: Near-zero static and dynamic coefficient of friction reduces mechanical load on push-pull auxiliary motors
  • Arc Stability: Maintains consistent wire feed speed to stabilize the arc plasma column and minimize spatter

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: MK Products, Inc.
  • Part Number: 431-1890
  • Component Type: Threaded Straw Conduit Liner / Jump Liner / Power Pin Liner
  • Total Linear Length: 7.3200 inches (185.928 mm)
  • Compatible Wire Diameter Range: 0.030" (0.8 mm) to 1/16" (1.6 mm)
  • Material Composition: High-density fluoropolymer composite (PTFE/Teflon variant matrix)
  • Design Configuration: Threaded Rear Entry Style (Threaded Straw)
  • Interior Channel: Micro-bored concentric inner diameter
  • Shipping Weight: 1.00 lb
  • Backend Connection Standard: Tweco-Style Power Pin Adapter Assemblies

Applications

  • Aluminum GMAW Welding: Fabrication of structural 5XXX and 6XXX series aluminum alloys
  • Marine Fabrication: Shipyard construction of aluminum boat hulls
  • Commercial Transportation: Manufacturing of aluminum trailers and vehicle bodies
  • Aerospace: High-specification structural component fabrication
  • Transition Adapting: Modifying MK Products push-pull torches for use with third-party wire feeders utilizing Tweco-style connections