0443758880 - ESAB Handy 200 Screw-Type Stick Electrode Holder

Get a Grip That Never Slips: ESAB Handy 200

Every pipe welder and fabrication pro knows the frustration of a tong-style stinger losing its spring tension over time. You strike an arc, and suddenly your rod is wobbling around, ruining your start. The ESAB Handy 200 Screw-Type Electrode Holder solves that problem permanently. By using a twist-lock screw mechanism instead of a spring-loaded jaw, this holder bites down on your stick electrode with a vice-like grip that simply does not let go until you want it to. Whether you are burning 3/32" or 5/32" rods, once you twist that handle, the rod is locked solid.

Perfect for Tight Spots and Overhead Welds
Have you ever tried to weld inside a tight corner or up against a flange, only to have the lever of your stinger get in the way? The Handy 200 features a completely round, streamlined profile. There is no lever to snag on cables or hit against the pipe wall. This makes it the ultimate tool for positional welding, especially in tight quarters where every millimeter of clearance counts. The fully insulated head means you can rest the holder near the work without worrying about accidental flashes or arcing out against the side of a tank.

Safety and Comfort Combined
Welding overhead often means sparks and spatter finding their way everywhere. The Handy 200 is designed with full insulation to keep you safe. The handle is ergonomic and balanced, reducing hand fatigue during those long days under the hood. Because you don't have to constantly squeeze a lever to insert a rod, your hand stays relaxed. To change a rod, you simply give the handle a quick twist, drop the stub, insert the new electrode, and twist back. It’s fast, secure, and saves your grip strength for manipulating the puddle.

Built for the Grind
Rated at 200 Amps, this holder is perfect for general fabrication, maintenance, and repair work. It handles the heat without getting sloppy. If you are tired of replacing cheap stingers that lose their grip or break their insulators, upgrade to the ESAB Handy 200. It’s the "handy" secret weapon that veteran welders keep in their toolbox for those difficult, hard-to-reach joints where precision and stability are the only things that matter.