{"product_id":"piqueta-soldador-escoria","title":"Welder's chipping hammer for removing slag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeave every bead clean and ready for inspection, painting or the next pass.\u003c\/strong\u003e In stick welding, the slag covering the bead must always be removed: it hides pores and defects, prevents a second pass and spoils the finish. The welder's chipping hammer is the essential tool for removing slag and welding residue and leaving the bead clean, especially in stick welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two models: a chipping hammer with a wooden handle and forged steel head, which transmits less heat and vibration to the hand, or a chipping hammer with a steel handle and rubber grip, sturdier for intensive workshop and site work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged steel head (wooden-handle model):\u003c\/strong\u003e withstands continuous blows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e insulates against heat and absorbs vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel-handle chipping hammer:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum sturdiness with a rubber grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e beads ready for inspection, painting or a second pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving slag in coated electrode welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning beads made with gasless flux-cored wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving spatter and welding residue in metalwork, boilermaking and structural work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden-handle hammer:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged steel head, wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel-handle hammer:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel handle with rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e removing slag and welding residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVetonek tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the bead cool for a few seconds before chipping and wear safety glasses: the slag flies off hot and with force. Finish off with a wire brush to leave the surface ready for the next pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the two models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wooden-handle hammer is more comfortable and insulates against heat; the steel-handle hammer with rubber grip is sturdier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it needed for MIG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gas-shielded MIG there is hardly any slag; it is essential for stick welding and gasless flux-cored wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should the slag be chipped off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the bead has lost its red colour and has cooled for a few seconds; the slag then comes away more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat protection do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety glasses or a face shield and gloves, because the slag flies off hot when struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it replace the wire brush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, they complement each other: the hammer breaks and removes the slag and the brush leaves the surface clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between the two models?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The wooden-handle hammer is more comfortable and insulates against heat; the steel-handle hammer with rubber grip is sturdier.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it needed for MIG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With gas-shielded MIG there is hardly any slag; it is essential for stick welding and gasless flux-cored wire.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When should the slag be chipped off?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"When the bead has lost its red colour and has cooled for a few seconds; the slag then comes away more easily.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What protection do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Safety glasses or a face shield and gloves, because the slag flies off hot when struck.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it replace the wire brush?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, they complement each other: the hammer breaks and removes the slag and the brush leaves the surface clean.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Vica Work","offers":[{"title":"Wooden handle","offer_id":54641432035675,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-PIQUETA","price":7.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chipping hammer, steel handle","offer_id":54641432068443,"sku":"CEVIK-CP-PIQUETAH","price":9.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/9698\/8257\/files\/piqueta-soldador-escoria-vica-work-1.jpg?v=1793865301","url":"https:\/\/vetonek.com\/en\/products\/piqueta-soldador-escoria","provider":"Vetonek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}