47243000 - Arcair 1-1/2 Inch x 12 Inch Heavy Duty Gouging Carbon

Maximize Metal Removal

When you are staring down a massive casting defect or need to hog out a deep groove in heavy plate, standard carbons just won't cut it. Enter the Arcair 47243000 1-1/2 x 12 Carbon Rod. This beast of an electrode is built for one thing: moving metal fast. With a massive 1-1/2 inch diameter, it allows you to run at higher amperages and remove more material in a single pass than smaller rods could ever dream of. It is the heavy artillery of the gouging world, perfect for those jobs where time is money and throughput is everything.

Arcair is the name pros trust because they invented the process, and this rod lives up to that legacy. The copper coating isn't just for looks; it keeps your arc stable and your rod cool, preventing it from tapering prematurely or overheating. This means you get a consistent groove width and depth from the start of the rod to the stub. Whether you are working in a foundry cleaning up castings or in a heavy fab shop back-gouging thick section welds, this rod gives you the control and power you need to get the job done right.

Using the 1-1/2 x 12 Carbon Rod feels different—it's smoother, more aggressive, and incredibly efficient. It bites into the metal instantly and the high-velocity air stream clears the molten slag cleanly, leaving a bright, clean U-groove ready for welding. Don't waste time with undersized consumables on oversized jobs. Step up to the capacity you need with Arcair's heavy-duty carbon rods and experience the difference in speed and quality.