{"product_id":"3kg-gouging-electrode-3-2mm-4-0mm","title":"3kg Gouging Electrode - (3.2MM \/ 4.0MM)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePioneer Gouging Electrodes (Model WR053)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf XQ2UDf_o\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb XQ2UDf_o\/HugV6--\u003eheavy-duty industrial carbon rods specifically developed for \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eair carbon arc gouging (CAC), rapid metal removal, and weld preparation\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Commonly distributed across South African manufacturing and fabrication sectors, these electrodes create an electric arc to melt metal while compressed air simultaneously blows the molten material away.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eKey Applications\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeld Correction\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Efficiently gouges out defective welds or old seams without ruining the structural integrity of the surrounding parent metal.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEdge Preparation\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prepares clean, deep grooves or back-gouges root passes before completing full-penetration welding.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSurface Cleaning\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for removing surface defects, flashings, backing straps, and spatter on cast iron, stainless steel, and carbon steel.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCommon Product Specifications\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCore Material\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made of high-purity, high-density graphite to tolerate the massive heat loads generated by arc gouging.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eExterior Coating\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coated entirely in protective copper to minimize electrical resistance, maximize conductivity, and reduce rod oxidation.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eStandard Packaging\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frequently sold in 1kg bundles or 3kg bulk boxes depending on supplier distribution.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eStandard Sizes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Widely stocked in diameters ranging from \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e3.2mm to 4.0mm\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for manual setups, extending up to larger industrial sizes.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCore Technical Profile\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fv6NCb\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"NRefec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eSpecification Factor\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"iry6k\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Metrics\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCompatible Power Source\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eRequires a heavy-duty Direct Current (DC) constant-current welding power source.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAmperage Demands\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eDemands extreme current levels, generally \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e300A or higher\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e based on rod size.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"cZCYO\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePneumatic Requirements\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cOeeGf\" colspan=\"undefined\"\u003eRequires an attached air-line pushing approximately \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e80 PSI\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of compressed air.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[1,0,0,2,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eVital Operating Advice\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDirection of Flow\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep the torch's air jet holes positioned underneath the electrode so the pressurized air efficiently blows away the pooling slag.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTorch Angle\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep a continuous drag angle between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e30° and 45°\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to seamlessly adjust the precise depth and width of your groove.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEssential PPE\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Because arc gouging is loud and produces considerable sparks, you must wear ear plugs, a minimum shade 10 welding hood, and heavy-duty flame-resistant safety gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PIONEER","offers":[{"title":"3.2mm","offer_id":48506320355546,"sku":"WR053","price":318.44,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0mm","offer_id":48506320388314,"sku":"WR054","price":318.44,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/4196\/8602\/files\/CarbonGougingJointed_800x_8a76def1-9f5b-45e9-a418-417b9f47a1ae.webp?v=1787758093","url":"https:\/\/www.tmbsupplies.co.za\/products\/3kg-gouging-electrode-3-2mm-4-0mm","provider":"TMB SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}