Arc Air Gouging Rod Selection


Arc Air Carbon Rod Selection:

DC Jetrod® Copperclad Jointed Electrodes

Eliminates stub loss and provides continuous electrode feed especially for semi-automatic and automatic torches. Machined at each end to provide male and female fittings.

Part#Electrode SizeAmperage Requirement 
24-052-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.5/16 x 14 in (7.9 x 356 mm)350-450 Amp DCEP
24-062-0033/8 x 14 in (9.5 x 356 mm)450-600 Amp DCEP
24-082-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.1/2 x 14 in (12.7 x 356 mm)800-1000 Amp DCEP
24-102-0035/8 x 14 in (15.9 x 356 mm)1000-1250 Amp DCEP
24-122-0033/4 x 14 in (19.1 x 356 mm)1250-1600 Amp DCEP
24-064-0033/8 x 17 in (9.5 x 432 mm)450-600 Amp DCEP
24-084-0031/2 x 17 in (12.7 x 432 mm)800-1000 Amp DCEP
24-104-0035/8 x 17 in (15.9 x 432 mm)1000-1250 Amp DCEP
24-124-0033/4 x 17 in (19.1 x 432 mm)1250-1600 Amp DCEP
24-164-0031 x 17 in (25.4 x 432 mm)1600-2200 Amp DCEP

DC Copperclad Pointed Electrodes

A standard all purpose gouging electrode. Controlled copper coating improves conductivity providing more efficient, cooler operation and helps maintain electrode diameter at the point of the arc.

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Part#Electrode SizeAmperage Requirement 
22-023-003 Buy on Amazon View on Amazon1/8 x 12 in (3.2 x 305 mm)60-90 Amp DCEP
22-983-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.5/32 x 12 in (4.0 x 305 mm)90-150 Amp DCEP
22-033-003 Buy on Amazon View on Amazon3/16 x 12 in (4.8 x 305 mm)200-250 Amp DCEP
22-043-003 Buy on Amazon Amazon link: Needs verification.1/4 x 12 in (6.4 x 305 mm)300-400 Amp DCEP
22-053-003 Buy on Amazon View on Amazon5/16 x 12 in (7.9 x 305 mm) 350-450 Amp DCEP
22-063-003 Buy on Amazon View on Amazon3/8 x 12 in (9.5 x 305 mm)450-600 Amp DCEP
22-082-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.1/2 x 14 in (12.7 x 356 mm)800-1000 Amp DCEP

AC Copperclad Pointed Electrodes

Designed for use with AC power supplies. Rare earth material is added to stabilize the arc, improving the operating characteristics.

Part#Electrode SizeAmperage Requirement 
20-033-0033/16 x 12 in (4.8 x 305 mm)200-250 Amp AC
20-043-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.1/4 x 12 in (6.4 x 305 mm)300-400 Amp AC
20-063-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.3/8 x 12 in (9.5 x 305)350-450 Amp AC

DC Plain Pointed Electrodes

General purpose electrodes without the copper coating. Used on applicationswhere copper is considered detrimental.

Part#Electrode SizeAmperage Requirement 
21-983-0035/32 x 12 in (4.0 x 305 mm)90-150 Amp DCEP
21-033-0033/16 x 12 in (4.8 x 305 mm)200-250 Amp DCEP
21-043-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.1/4 x 12 in (6.4 x 305 mm)300-400 Amp DCEP
21-053-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.5/16 x 12 in (7.9 x 305 mm)350-450 Amp DCEP
21-063-0033/8 x 12 in (9.5 x 305 mm)450-600 Amp DCEP
21-083-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.1/2 x 12 in (12.7 x 305 mm)800-1000 Amp DCEP
21- Amazon link: Needs verification.103 Amazon link: Needs verification.-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.5/8 x 12 in (15.9 x 305 mm)1000-1250 Amp DCEP

DC Copperclad Flat Electrodes

Specially designed for close tolerance metal removal. Excellent for removing weld crowns, repairing or making dies, removing welded dogs and scarfing billets.

Part#Electrode SizeAmperage Requirement 
35-099-003 Amazon link: Needs verification.3/8 x 5/32 x 12 in (9.5 x 4.0 x 305 mm)250-350 Amp DCEP
35-033-003 Buy on Amazon View on Amazon5/8 x 3/16 x 12 in (15.9 x 4.8 x 305 mm)300-500 Amp DCEP

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A plasma electrode carries the arc inside the torch. Electrode wear affects arc starting, cut quality, and consumable life.