42049005 - Arcair Slice 3/8x18 Flux Coated Exothermic Cutting Rods (50 Pack)

Unstoppable Cutting Power for Tough Jobs

When you are out in the field facing a seized track pin, a bridge bearing that won't budge, or a pile of mixed scrap that needs to disappear, the Arcair Slice 3/8" x 18" Cutting Rods are your ultimate problem solver. This 50-pack ensures you have plenty of fuel to keep your Slice torch running through the toughest demolition jobs. These aren't your standard welding electrodes; they are high-performance exothermic rods designed to burn hot, fast, and through absolutely anything in your way. If you can touch it with the rod, you can cut it.

The real advantage of the Arcair Slice system is its indifference to material type. Standard oxy-acetylene torches struggle with stainless steel, aluminum, or cast iron because those metals don't oxidize like mild steel. The Slice rod doesn't care. It generates its own heat source—up to 10,000 degrees—allowing you to slice through stainless liners, pierce through concrete walls, or blow out a rusted bolt without changing equipment. The flux coating on these rods is a game-changer for the operator; it keeps the burn consistent and helps clear the slag out of the hole, so you aren't fighting the puddle. It makes piercing deep holes for pin removal much cleaner and faster.

Durability in the hand is also critical. Arcair’s patented single-piece construction means these rods hold together until they are consumed. You won't have to worry about the rod falling apart or the inner wires sliding out halfway through a critical cut. The 18-inch length gives you the reach you need to stay clear of the sparks while digging deep into an assembly. Whether you are working in a foundry, a scrap yard, or on a heavy equipment repair truck, keeping a box of these 42049005 rods on hand guarantees that no material can stop your progress.