RK4000 - K4000 Style Heavy-Duty Gouging Torch with 7ft Cable

Rip Through Metal with 1000 Amps

When you need to hog out a bad weld, bevel a thick plate, or wash a pad, you need a torch that can take the heat. The RK4000 is a beast of a gouging torch, modeled after the classic K4000 style that every welder knows and trusts. Rated for a full 1000 Amps, this tool doesn't mess around. It’s built to run hot and hard, melting through mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and even cast iron without breaking a sweat. If you've got a heavy rectifier or a big engine drive, this is the torch you want on the end of your lead.

Let's talk about comfort, because gouging is tough work. The last thing you want is a stiff cable fighting you while you're trying to hold a consistent depth. This torch comes with a 7-foot cable that features a 360-degree swivel right at the handle. That means the torch moves with you, not against you. You can hit those awkward angles inside a bucket or under a frame without twisting your wrist off. The handle itself is ribbed and shaped for a solid grip, even with heavy welding gloves on, giving you the control you need to wash a weld flush without gouging the base metal.

Durability is key in the shop. The insulators on this thing are tough—they won't crack the first time you set it down a little too hard. The jaws bite down tight on your carbons so you aren't constantly stopping to re-adjust. It takes all the standard carbons you've already got in the bin: pointed, jointed, and flats. Plus, since it's a K4000 style, if you ever do manage to burn up a head or break a lever, finding parts is easy. Hook it up to your air line, crank up the amps, and let the sparks fly. This is the tool for getting the dirty work done fast.