EAGLE 188 | High Speed Gouging and Cutting Electrode without Air or Oxygen Supply

Cutting and Gouging Grooves in Cast Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Non-Ferrous Metals with Eagle 188 Gouging Rod

Looking for a reliable way to cut and gouge grooves in cast iron, stainless steel, mild steel, and other metals? Airless gouging rods are an ideal solution when air or oxygen isn't available. An airless gouging rod, like the Eagle 188 gouging rod, only requires a stinger and a power supply that generates 220 amps, making it a versatile tool for mobile rig welders and on-site metalworkers.

Eagle 188 is a top-performing airless gouging rod specifically designed for gouging cracks or welds in cast iron, stainless steel, and low to high alloy carbon steel—without the need for an air supply. The high alloy coating of the 188 electrode contains a high-nickel blend, which seamlessly blends with filler rods and the base metal. Unlike traditional gouging carbon, there’s no need to grind out carbon residue, making it efficient and saving time in weld prep.

Given that the coating is neither low hydrogen or requires no oven time, every mobile rig in the nation needs a box of this in their toolkit.

When it’s time to gouge out a weld or crack, simply place the 188 gouging rod in your electrode holder. For effective gouging, bend the rod upward, unlike conventional electrodes. A 1/8" rod at 200 amps can easily gouge a 1/8" deep groove per pass, providing precise material removal.

The Eagle 188 gouging rod offers a unique technique compared to standard welding electrodes or gouging carbons, but it’s easy to master. Strike your arc, position the rod flat against the base material, and use a sawing motion to remove the required metal. It’s versatile enough to handle lifting or tie-down eyes and even stuck track pins. For removing old welds, Eagle 188 excels by creating a clean, carbon-free groove that can be filled with the required welding rod or alloy.

Set your DC - polarity welder with a 1/8" rod at 200 amps, hold the rod at a 10-degree angle, and maintain the tip on the metal for clean results. The 188 rod can handle mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with ease, making it one of the best options for versatile, high-quality gouging.

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