CARBON ARC DC GOUGING RODS 5.0MM 50/PKT

Description and Applications

Arc-air DC gouging carbons are made by mixing carbon/graphite with a binder, baking, and then coating with a controlled thickness of copper. Carbons are available in three types; Pointed, Jointed and Flat.

• Pointed carbons are the standard all purpose gouging electrode. Controlled copper coating improves electrical conductivity providing more efficient, cooler operation and helps maintain electrode diameter at the point of the arc.
• Jointed carbons have the added benefit of working without stub loss, with each rod having a female socket and matching male tang. They can be used with semi and fully automatic torches.
• Flat carbons are specially designed for close tolerance metal removal and scarfing applications, producing a rectangular groove.

Air-carbon arc gouging is done in the downhand, vertical, horizontal and overhead position with a stick out of 180mm and an electrode angle of approximately 35 degrees, depending on the application. The groove width obtained will be approximately 3mm wider than the carbon size. The gouging action occurs when the arc is struck,