21053003 - Arcair 5/16 DC Copperclad Pointed Gouging Carbons (50 Pack)

Rip Through Metal with Arcair 5/16" Gouging Rods

When you have a bad weld to dig out or a heavy casting to clean up, you need a gouging rod that won't quit on you. The Arcair 5/16" x 12" DC Pointed Copperclad Electrodes are the go-to choice for welders who need to move metal fast. Known in the shop as "carbons" or "air arc rods," these electrodes are built to handle the heat and stress of heavy-duty gouging without crumbling or stubbing out prematurely. If you are running a gouging torch, you know that Arcair is the name you trust to get the job done right.

The secret to their performance lies in the copper coating. Unlike plain rods that can overheat and glow red up the entire length, the copperclad design conducts current efficiently, keeping the rod cool and focusing the heat exactly where you need it—at the tip. This means you get a stable, fierce arc that melts through steel, stainless, and cast iron like butter. The pointed tip helps you start your groove exactly on the mark, giving you the control to wash away an old weld without damaging the base metal underneath. Whether you are prepping a bevel for a full-pen weld or washing off a temporary lifting lug, these rods give you the precision you need.

These rods are designed to run on DCEP (reverse polarity), so crank your machine up to between 350 and 450 amps, hook up your air line, and get to work. The 5/16-inch diameter is a versatile size, perfect for general fabrication and heavy equipment repair. They are thick enough to remove a lot of material in a single pass but precise enough for detailed work. With 50 rods in a box, you can keep your torch burning and your project moving forward. Don't waste time grinding for hours when you can gouge it out in minutes with Arcair.

From shipyards to farm repair, air carbon arc gouging is the fastest way to remove metal, and using high-quality consumables makes all the difference. Cheap rods break and burn unevenly, causing frustration and rework. Arcair Copperclad rods burn smooth and consistent, leaving a clean U-groove that often requires little to no grinding before you start welding again. Upgrade your gouging game with the industry standard.