The Lincoln Electric Aluminum Wire Drive Roll Kit — KP1695 is a precision-engineered wire feed component designed to ensure smooth, consistent delivery of aluminum MIG/GMAW wire through Lincoln Electric wire feeders. Aluminum wire requires specially profiled U-groove rolls to prevent deformation and maintain wire integrity, and the KP1695 series is purpose-built to meet these requirements across a range of wire diameters from .035 in (0.9 mm) to 1/16 in (1.6 mm).
Reliable wire feeding is essential for achieving consistent bead quality in aluminum MIG/GMAW applications. The KP1695 drive roll kits are matched to Lincoln Electric feeder specifications, reducing slippage, birdnesting, and feed interruptions that compromise arc stability and weld quality. These kits are the preferred replacement and upgrade solution for shops performing aluminum fabrication, transportation component manufacturing, and structural aluminum welding.
- KP1695-035A – Drive Roll Kit for Drive Roll Kit .035 in (0.9 mm) Aluminum Wire
- KP1695-040A – Drive Roll Kit for Drive Roll Kit .040 in (1.0 mm) Aluminum Wire
- KP1695-3/64A – Drive Roll Kit for Drive Roll Kit 3/64 in (1.2 mm) Aluminum Wire
- KP1695-1/16A – Drive Roll Kit for Drive Roll Kit 1/16 in (1.6 mm) Aluminum Wire
- U-groove roll profile — purpose-designed for soft aluminum wire to prevent crushing and deformation
- Wire diameter range: .035 in (0.9 mm) through 1/16 in (1.6 mm) — covers the most common aluminum MIG/GMAW wire sizes
- Direct-fit compatibility with Lincoln Electric wire feeders using the KP1695 mounting specification
- Consistent wire feed speed — reduces arc instability and spatter in aluminum GMAW applications
- Durable roll construction — maintains grip and profile accuracy over extended production runs
- Drop-in replacement — no feeder modification required for compatible Lincoln Electric systems
- Aluminum MIG/GMAW fabrication in transportation and automotive manufacturing
- Structural aluminum welding in aerospace and defense applications
- Marine and shipbuilding aluminum hull and component fabrication
- HVAC equipment manufacturing with aluminum ductwork and enclosures
- General metal fabrication shops processing aluminum stock
Lincoln Electric KP1695 drive roll kits are factory-matched to Lincoln wire feeder specifications, ensuring the precise grip, pressure, and alignment needed for consistent aluminum MIG/GMAW wire delivery. Selecting the correct wire-diameter-specific kit eliminates feed problems that degrade arc quality and productivity — making the KP1695 series the reliable choice for any shop committed to high-quality aluminum welding outcomes.