Abstract: A retainer for controlling the payout of wire from a wire container is described. The retainer has at least three segments. Each segment is connected to the adjacent segment so as to allow a relative movement of adjacent segments with respect to each other. The entirety of the segments form a contact surface adapted for contacting the wire contained in the wire container. Further, a wire container is described having a reception space for a wire coil, a wire coil arranged in the reception space, with the wire forming an annular end face of the wire coil from which the wire is withdrawn from the wire container, and a retainer for controlling the payout of wire from a wire container.

Abstract: A cover for a welding wire container has a body portion provided with an elongate slot through which the welding wire can be withdrawn from the container, and at least one flap formed integrally therewith and partially defining the slot.

Abstract: A flexible guide device for a welding wire, formed by a plurality of individual elements which are connected to each other in an articulated manner, characterized in that the individual elements are adapted to swivel in relation to each other in any direction.

Abstract: A retainer for a welding wire container has a base element and at least one upper element which rests on the base element. The base element has a central opening for allowing the welding wire to pass through, and at least two guiding openings through which holding fingers extend. The holding fingers are part of the upper element and are made from a flexible material.

Abstract: A retainer for a welding wire container has a base element and at least one upper element which rests on the base element. The base element has a central opening for allowing the welding wire to pass through, and at least two guiding openings through which holding fingers extend. The holding fingers are part of the upper element and are made from a flexible material.

Abstract: A container for accommodating a welding wire coil has a metal frame which defines an accommodation space for the welding wire coil. The metal frame has a bottom portion on which the welding wire coil is to be placed, and a side structure intended to laterally support the welding wire coil. The bottom portion of the metal frame is formed from four metal bars arranged so as to form a grid, and the side structure of the metal frame is formed by eight metal tubes, each of which is connected to one of the ends of the metal bars. The container further has a cardboard wall structure covering the outside of the side structure of the metal frame and having an octagonal shape in cross-section, and a cardboard floor structure covering the outside of the bottom portion of the metal frame. Furthermore, supporting feet are provided which are bolted to the metal frame and which clamp the cardboard floor structure to the bottom portion of the metal frame.

Abstract: A retainer for a welding wire coil has a plurality of fingers (38) and a base element (32) with an upper surface (34) and a lower surface (36), the fingers (38) extending downwardly beyond the lower surface (36) of the retainer (12).

Abstract: A cover for a welding wire container has a top side and a slot in the top side. The slot allows for welding wire to be pulled from a welding wire container. On the outside of the cover, a holding-down device is provided. The holding-down device is adapted to hold an end portion of the welding wire in flat contact with the cover.

Abstract: A container for welding wire comprises a box-like body having a bottom and a side wall, the side wall having a polygonal cross section with corners, and stabilizing elements arranged at at least some of the corners. The stabilizing elements extend upwardly from the bottom and have an outer shell portion comprising a corner portion facing the adjacent side wall and an inner portion facing an interior of the container for housing welding wire. The corner portion has a shape adapted to the shape of the adjacent corner. The inner portion defines a continuous inner wall.