42049003 - Arcair Slice Exothermic Cutting Rods 1/4" x 22" Flux Coated (100 Pack)

Extreme Cutting Power with Arcair Slice Rods

The Arcair Slice Exothermic Cutting Rods (1/4" x 22") are the ultimate solution for industrial professionals facing cutting challenges that standard oxy-acetylene or plasma torches cannot handle. Unlike conventional thermal cutting processes that rely on a continuous electrical arc or a pre-heated flame to melt steel, the Slice system utilizes a self-sustaining exothermic reaction. Once ignited, the rod itself burns in a stream of pure oxygen, generating temperatures in excess of 10,000°F. This intense heat allows the user to cut, burn, or pierce through virtually any material, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and even non-ferrous materials like concrete, brick, and slag.

This package contains 100 flux-coated rods. The specialized flux coating is a critical feature of the 42-049-003 model. It serves multiple purposes: it insulates the rod to prevent side-arcing when working in deep holes or tight spaces, it helps stabilize the reaction, and it improves the fluidity of the molten material being removed. This makes these rods particularly effective for piercing tasks, such as removing frozen pins from heavy machinery or creating drainage holes in thick plate.

Designed for the Arcair Slice system, these 1/4-inch diameter rods offer a balance of flexibility and duration. The 22-inch length provides sufficient burn time to complete significant cuts without frequent rod changes, while still being manageable for the operator. Whether you are in bridge construction, mining, scrap processing, or emergency fire and rescue, these rods provide the reliable, high-temperature cutting power needed to clear obstructions and dismantle structures quickly.

Key Applications

• Heavy Equipment Repair: Effortlessly remove seized pins, bushings, and bolts that cannot be hammered out.
• Demolition and Scrap: Cut through mixed materials, including concrete-encased steel and mud-caked scrap.
• Structural Maintenance: Pierce and cut bridge decking, structural beams, and rebar.