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0004470377 - ESAB K 2-XL Plasma Electrode for Oxygen/Air Cutting

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Plasma Table Running with ESAB K 2-XL Electrodes

If you are running a high-production plasma table, you know that downtime is the enemy. The ESAB K 2-XL Cathode (Part #0004470377) is built to keep your machine cutting longer and cleaner. Designed specifically for Oxygen and Air cutting, this electrode is the heart of your torch's cutting power. Whether you are piercing thick plate or running high-speed cuts on sheet metal, using genuine ESAB consumables ensures you get the cut quality your customers expect.

Why stick with genuine ESAB parts? It comes down to reliability. Cheap knock-off electrodes often have poor hafnium inserts that burn out quickly or, worse, fall out and destroy your nozzle and torch head. The K 2-XL is engineered with a high-quality insert that resists the intense heat of oxygen plasma cutting, giving you more arc-on time per consumable change. This means fewer stops to swap parts and more time actually cutting metal.

This cathode is designed for heavy-duty use. It handles the heat and the current required for deep cuts without faltering. When you use the K 2-XL with Oxygen, you get that smooth, clean edge on mild steel that requires little to no grinding. If you are switching to Air for general cutting, it performs just as reliably. Don't risk your torch or your cut quality—stock up on the ESAB 0004470377 and keep your production line moving.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Product Type:Plasma Cathode, Electrode
Gas Compatibility:Oxygen, Air
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Consumable Type:Cathode
Process:Plasma Cutting
Model:K 2-XL

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB Cathode K 2-XL O2 AIR (0004470377)

APPLICATIONS

  • Mechanized Plasma Cutting Tables
  • Carbon Steel Fabrication (Oxygen Plasma)
  • General Metal Cutting (Air Plasma)
  • Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
  • Structural Steel Processing

FAQ

The ESAB part number is 0004470377.

This cathode is designed for use with Oxygen (O2) and Air plasma gases.

Inspect the hafnium insert in the center of the electrode face. If the pit depth exceeds the manufacturer's specification (typically around 1-2mm), it should be replaced immediately to prevent torch damage.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB Original Equipment Manufacturer part.

The insert is made of Hafnium, which is standard for oxygen/air plasma electrodes.

This specific model (O2 AIR) is optimized for Oxygen and Air. Nitrogen cutting typically requires electrodes with Tungsten inserts, though compatibility depends on the specific torch manual.

A worn cathode can cause the arc to snap to the copper body, potentially melting the electrode inside the torch and damaging the nozzle, swirl ring, or torch head.

The K 2-XL is typically associated with heavy-duty mechanized (machine) plasma torches.