section 5 Manual arc accessories
5 MANUAL ARC 1 ELECTRODES ACCESSORIES

WELDING CABLE

Used for welding, power & switchboard applications. Consists of flexible plain copper wire stranding & has double insulation for better resistance in heavy working conditions. Amperage ratings are at 60% duty cycle.
Dia 16mm 25mm 35mm 50mm 70mm Type 175 Amp 230 Amp 290 Amp 370 Amp 460 Amp Part No. 500022

ARC LEAD SETS

Consists of electrode lead with electrode holder & separate earth/work lead with earth clamp, both with connectors for machine end. Available with 300 Amp tong type electrode holder or 400 Amp twistlock & either dinse or crimp lugs.

Type Part No.

240 Amp 3mt 25mm Dinse connectors ArcleadAmp 3mt 50mm Dinse connectors ArcleadAmp 3mt 13mm Crimp lugs 1 kit/pkt in polybag. Arclead400Lug
Available in 100 metre rolls.

ELECTRODE HOLDERS

BOSS Twistlock
Twistlock electrode holders are the most popular choice of holder, due to their ability to clamp onto electrodes with screw down action, ensuring optimum current flow.
Type 400 Amp Twistlock 400 Amp Premium twistlock 600 Amp Twistlock Display packed. Part No. 500046

BOSS Tong Type

Tong type electrode holder, fully insulated for use with electrodes up to 5mm, featuring any angle grip & quick electrode release & replace.
Type 200 Amp Tong type 400 Amp Tong type 500 Amp Tong type Display packed. Part No. 500043

BOSS Optimus Style

Optimus style electrode holders feature fully insulated jaws which prevent spatter build up in overhead position welding.
Type 400 Amp optimus style 500 Amp optimus style Display packed. Part No. 500047 500048

EARTH CLAMPS

BOSS Spring Type Earth Clamps
Spring loaded earth clamps feature copper braid between brass jaw pads for optimum conductivity. Strong spring pressure, available in different amperages.
Type A 200 Amp Spring type B 300 Amp Spring type C 500 Amp Spring type D 600 Amp Spring type Display packed. Part No. 500061 500061A
BOSS 500 Amps Brass G Earth Clamp

Part No. 500062

Solid Brass G style earth clamp rated at 500 Amps. Suited for heavy duty industrial applications where larger amperages are used. Screw down action ensures optimum conductivity.

Display packed.

BOSS 600 Amps Claw Type Quick Action Screw Down Earth Clamp

Part No. 500063

Quick action 600 Amp earth clamp with rubber insulation. For use on higher amperage welding. Quick & easy to fix to plates & benches.
800 Amps Magnetic Earth Clamp

Part No. 500064

Magnetic earth clamp capable of handling 800 Amps. Provides sound connection via magnetic force to steel. Removal made easy with lever. Not suitable for aluminium & stainless steel.

Ground Hog

The Ground Hog Clamps enable high quality electrical transfer that is necessary for good welding
500 Amp rating at 60% duty cycle High clamping pressure Improves arc stability Reduces power consumption Improves cable life Rotating body for cable positioning
The Ground Hogs large copperhead contact point prevents current restriction, allowing a complete transfer of the electrical current in a full circuit. The Ground Hog controls the electrical current by isolating the contact surface & the cable connection. Get a smooth, continuous arc with no fade, no heat transfer while improving cable life & reducing power consumption.
Description Max Opening Throat Part No 88VS7701 88VS7702 88VS7703 88VS7704 88VS7705 88VS7706 88VS7707
Ground Hog Spare Contact Ground Hog with Pliers 450A Ground Hog Slide Clamp 450A Ground Hog Plier 300A Ground Hog Clamp 300A HD Ground Hog Plier 550A HD Ground Hog Clamp 550A 70mm 135mm 55mm 85mm 70mm 135mm 80mm 120mm 70mm 88mm 80mm 120mm

CABLE CONNECTORS

BOSS Blue Twist Type
Medium & heavy duty in-line cable connectors with rubber insulation. Tapered pin twistlock for reliable electrical connection when extending work & welding cables. Supplied as plug & socket pair.
Type 300 Amp Blue twist type 500 Amp Blue twist type Part No. 500065 500066

Dinse Style

Dinse style connectors for quick & reliable connection to welding power sources or extending weld cables. Neoprene rubber insulation & tapered twist lock action.
Type Dinse Texas (25) male 25mm Dinse Texas (50) male 50mm Dinse Texas (25) female 25mm Dinse Texas (50) female 50mm Part No. 500072 500073

Dinse Panel Mounted

Panel mounted, dinse style sockets, used for replacement of output sockets on welders, generators & battery applications.
Type Dinse Panel (25) female 25mm Dinse Panel (50) female 50mm Part No. 500075 500076

CABLE LUGS

BOSS Field Fitted Cable Lugs
Heavy duty, angled, solid forged brass industrial cable lugs with rubber insulating cover.
Type 300 Amp Field fitted 600 Amp Field fitted Display packed. Part No. 500030 500031

BOSS Reusable Field Lugs

Reusable lugs suitable for connection to earth clamps & terminals.
Size 11.5mm eye 12.5mm eye 14.5mm eye 16.5mm eye 16.5mm eye Type Suit 16mm cable Suit 25mm cable Suit 35mm cable Suit 50mm cable Suit 70mm cable Part No. 500040

BOSS Crimp Type Lugs

Crimp type lugs, suitable for connection to earth clamps & welder output terminals.
Type CL-25 CL-35 CL-35 CL-50 CL-70 CL-95 Hole Size 9mm 9mm 12.5mm 12.5mm 12.5mm 12.5mm Part No. 500040A 500040B 500040C 500040D 500040E 500040F

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WIRE BRUSHES

BOSS 4 Row Wire Brushes

Wooden handled wire brushes used for cleaning & preparation of metals pre & post welding. Note: use stainless steel wire brush for aluminium.
Type 4 Row steel wire brush 4 Row stainless steel wire brush Single, 12 pcs/box. Part No. 500080 500081

CHIPPING HAMMERS

BOSS Chipping Hammers
Used for slag removal. Available in a wound spring handle or rubber handle for increased comfort.
Type Rubber handle Spring handle Single, 50 pcs/ctn. Part No. 500087 500088

ELECTRODE DRYING OVEN

BOSS Portable Hot Box

Part No. 500100

Features: 400W, 240V/10 Amp plug Temperature range from 50-200C Rear controls 15Kg electrode capacity Internal dimensions 44cm x 18cm x 12cm Weighs 10Kg Yellow powder coated finish.
It is essential to dry low hydrogen &
cellulose electrodes to avoid porosity & cracking. Pre baking @ 350-450C for 1-2hrs then stored on the job in a hot box @ 100C up to 8hrs.

GOUGING TORCH

BOSS Arc Air Gouging Torch
Gouging torch for use with gouging carbons. Comes complete with 2mt swivel cable.
Type BOSS KAmps BOSS KAmps 5 pcs/ctn. Part No. 500090 500091

accessories

Accessories for the BOSS Arc Air Gouging Torch
Type Air Switch Insulator Insulator Amps KAmps KAmps Part No. 500092