43049005 - Arcair SLICE 1/4 x 44 Uncoated Exothermic Rods (25-Pack)

Heavy-Duty Cutting for Tough Jobs

When you are out in the field and facing a seized pin, a bent frame, or a mixture of steel and concrete that needs to go, standard torches just don't cut it. That's where the Arcair SLICE system comes in, and specifically, the 43049005 Uncoated Cutting Rods. These 1/4-inch by 44-inch rods are the heavy artillery of your tool truck. Designed to cut through anything—mud, rust, paint, stainless steel, and even rock—these rods ensure that no material stands in the way of your repair or demolition project.

The "Plain" or uncoated design means you get a straightforward, no-nonsense cutting tool. While coated rods are great for certain situations, these uncoated rods are excellent when you need to fit into tighter spots or simply want the raw power of the exothermic reaction without the flux. The extra-long 44-inch length is a game-changer for safety and convenience. It keeps your hands and face further away from the molten blowback, which is critical when you are piercing through unknown materials or working in overhead positions. It also allows you to reach deep into heavy equipment assemblies to cut pins from the inside out.

Packaged in quantities of 25, these rods are ready for high-volume work. Because the SLICE system doesn't require a welding machine to keep burning—only oxygen and a battery for the initial spark—you can take these rods anywhere. From bridge decks to mine shafts, if you can carry the oxygen bottle, you can cut. Whether you are a steel erector, a millwright, or a heavy equipment mechanic, keeping a pack of these 44-inch uncoated rods on hand means you are prepared for the worst-case scenarios that would stop a plasma cutter or oxy-fuel torch cold.