DC Copper Coated Half Round Gouging Carbon Rods Arc Air Gouging Electrodes For Weld Removal Description:
The DC Copper Coated Half Round Gouging Carbon Rods are high-quality arc air gouging electrodes specifically designed for efficient metal removal, weld defect repair, groove preparation, and cutting applications. Manufactured from premium carbon materials and coated with a uniform copper layer, these half-round gouging carbon rods offer excellent conductivity, stable arc performance, and superior gouging efficiency.
The unique half-round carbon rod design provides concentrated arc energy and precise metal removal, making it ideal for applications requiring controlled gouging depth and clean groove formation. Compared with standard carbon electrodes, these copper-coated gouging rods improve operational efficiency while reducing electrode consumption.
These DC half-round gouging carbon rods are suitable for carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and other ferrous metals. They are widely used in shipbuilding, steel structure fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, heavy equipment maintenance, bridge construction, foundry repair, and industrial welding workshops.
Featuring strong arc stability, smooth operation, low consumption, and high metal removal rates, these air carbon arc gouging electrodes are an ideal consumable solution for professional welders and industrial fabrication companies.
DC Copper Coated Half Round Gouging Carbon Rods Specification:
| Dia. X Lenght (mm) | Current Range |
| 13×6.5×355 | 400-450A |
| 13x8x355(510) | 550-600A |
| Picture | Gouging Carbon Rods Type |
 | D.C. Hollow Gouging Carbon Rod |
 | D.C. Half Round Gouging Carbon Rod |
 | D.C. Rectangular Gouging Carbon Rod |
 | D.C. Pointed Round Gouging Carbon Rod |
 | D.C. Jointed Gouging Carbon Rod |
DC Half-round Carbon Gouging electrode Application:
Use for cutting, welding defects removal, making holes, welding inspection, and removing over-welded parts
- Gouging, Cutting, Piercing, and Flushing
- Removing old welds
- Cleaning & repairing castings
- Rough machining
- Creating U-grooves for weld joints
- Gouging out cracks
- Removing hard surface metal
- All types of metal removal
| Typical Electrode Diameter | Current “A” Settings |
| 4.8mm – 3/16″ | 250 |
| 6.4mm – 1/4″ | 275 |
| 7.9mm – 5/16″ | 350 |
| 9.5mm – 3/8″ | 425 |
| 12.7mm – 1/2″ | 550 |
Amperage Required:
Depends on the electrode diameter; an electrode is usually selected to make grooves or cuts slightly larger than its diameter.
Rod Selection Facts:
Arc Current: rod dia. mm x (40-50)
Width of Groove: rod dia. x 1.4
Depth of Groove: rod dia. x 0.7
About ALAND WELDING:
Founded in 2012, BEIJING ALAND WELDING is a professional manufacturer and global supplier of advanced welding equipment and solutions.
We integrate R&D, manufacturing, and international export, delivering high-performance welding machines designed to make welding more efficient, precise, and reliable.
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