{"product_id":"pinza-masa-soldadura","title":"Welding earth clamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good earth contact is half of a good weld.\u003c\/strong\u003e The earth clamp closes the circuit between the workpiece and the welder. Poor contact causes an unstable arc, overheating, crackling and defects in the bead, so it pays to keep it in good condition and with the right capacity for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade of steel with an ergonomic design, this earth clamp is available in 150, 300 and 600 A versions to cover everything from compact inverters to industrial machines. It is suitable for both the workshop and outdoor work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e jaws that grip the workpiece well for a stable arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 A, 300 A and 600 A to suit your welder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade of steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e withstands everyday use in the workshop and on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic:\u003c\/strong\u003e opens and attaches with one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged, loose or burnt earth clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking up a new earth cable with welding cable from a roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick, wire and TIG welding, in the workshop and outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 A · 300 A · 600 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e ergonomic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop and outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit, without cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVetonek tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttach the earth to clean metal as close as possible to the welding area: this stops the current passing through bearings, hinges or parts you do not want to heat. If the workpiece is painted or rusty, sand or brush it at the contact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amperage should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqual to or higher than your welder's maximum: 150 A for small machines, 300 A for workshop machines and 600 A for industrial machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a cable included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is the clamp only. We stock welding cable and complete kits with cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for wire and TIG welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, an earth clamp is needed in any arc welding process: stick, MIG\/MAG wire and TIG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the earth clamp get hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually because of poor contact with the workpiece, a loose cable in the clamp or using a clamp rated lower than the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I place the earth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn clean metal, as close as possible to the area you are going to weld and never through moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which amperage should I choose?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Equal to or higher than your welder's maximum: 150 A for small machines, 300 A for workshop machines and 600 A for industrial machines.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a cable included?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, it is the clamp only. 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