clarke welder not feeding wire?

Question

hi i got a clarke 130en wire welder the wire keeps kinking and not feeding welds great and then stops what should i do any help

Answer 1

i'd check the tip, first . see if ther is any slag on it. they make a dip that works great for keeping your tip and nozzle clean. although silicone spray is better. if thats not it check your liner for kinks or the keeper on your roler system. it could be to loose.you dont want to over tighten it .unless you have bigger wire than your liner can handle, thats about all that can be wrong with it. check your wire speed too. if your heat is high and your wire speed is too low, it will back up into your tip. buy a miller!!! for migs, you can't beat em' .

Answer 2

I'd remove the tip and clean it or replace if worn.

Normally when its not feeding its a drive roller or wheel pressure. But you are saying its kinking, so there is an obstruction or else the weld cable was bent too sharp or was crushed. Any signs of damage on the outer sheathing?

If that looks OK, yank the wire back out and check it over for abrasion. Cut off what was in the sheath and try again with a new length. Gotta be something simple.

Answer 3

Open up the case and check the connector from the circuits to the gun, usually caused by pulling in the torch to move the welder,naughty,naughty.

Answer 4

my money is on the liner in the gun cable .Either dirty or wore through.Correct tip for wire size?

Answer 5

you can also try cleaning the liner