Electrode Holders

Electrode Holders

As important as your electrode choice is to the success of your welds, your electrode holder is just as important. You want a holder to support the electrode well and good housing that guarantees enough electric insulation to protect yourself. Northern Tool offers a nice selection that includes what you need, whether it’s a holder for a 200 Amp or 300 Amp electrode, or a unit that works with an electrode up to 3/16in. in diameter. If an electrode holder and cable assembly is what you’re shopping for, you’re also in luck. You’ll find some assemblies that work with stick welders and include lengthy cables to give you the flexibility you need to move around.

If you’re looking for a particular shape of electrode holder to fit your hand, you’re sure to find that among the electrode holders here, too. You’ll find anything from strong, lightweight, heat-resistant fiberglass handles and jaws to a versatile holder with an efficient, easy-to-hold, 6-position jaw pattern. This selection also includes an electrode holder with solid brass spring-loaded jaws that accepts rods in 45°, 90° or 180° positions. You’ll find one electrode holder that’s 11in. long.

Northern Tool also offers another kind of holder in this selection: a welding rod storage container with a 10-lb. capacity, so you can keep a good supply of electrodes safely on hand. Considering the critical role electrodes play in welding, it’s a good idea to keep them clean and dry while not in use. Dirty or damp electrodes won’t deliver the electric charge necessary to keep a smooth weld going, so the best storage holders, like this one, keep dirt and moisture out. This container also withstands high temperatures, so electrodes aren’t destroyed if the container heats up in a welding shop. In addition, this unit offers a tight seal to prevent accidental opening and spilling.