An electrode specially designed for cutting, gouging and piercing operations on all metals without the use of air or oxygen. Metal surfaces are seared by the force of the arc leaving them clean and ready for subsequent welding operations. Smooth and even grooves are easily produced. Applications include hardenable steels, armour plate, hard weld overlays, cast iron and stainless steels. The electrodes are ideal for back gouging of butt welded seams and almost indispensable for the preparation of cast irons prior to welding repair.

If allowed to become damp the electrodes should be re-dried for one hour at 110°C before use.