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Compliance with this EN 60974-1 standard by the manufacturer guarantees that the equipment produced is intended for industrial and professional use, and that with regard to the rules relating to electromagnetic compatibility, this equipment is rated class A.
It is your responsibility to check the following points before any use
- That the electrical network used when operating this type of equipment is properly earthed
- That the electrical line to which you connect the welding machine is controlled by a fuse whose amperage is in line with that indicated on the nameplate of the machine or that indicated in the supplier's manual.
Depending on the model of machine that interests you, specifically its power in Amperes or its type of current (single-phase or three-phase), it is your responsibility to contact your electricity supplier to ensure that you have the appropriate subscription.
-Pacemaker wearers should consult a doctor before using this equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other effects on health that are not yet known.
As a general rule, as with any other tool, it is essential to read the user manual provided with the machine, including the safety instructions, before using this equipment.

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ITALIAN 200A Electrode Holder
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Soudexpert

Reference: PE-200IT

€5.03

€10.07

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Lever electrode holder 200 Amperes
For electrodes Ø 1.6 to 3.2 mm
Fully insulated head and handle
2 electrode positions: 90° for flat welding and 45° for positional work
Maximum cable cross-section: 25 mm²
Cable secured by hexagonal nuts
Current capacity: 200 A
Duty cycle: 200 A at 35% and 150 A at 60%
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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ITALIAN 300A Electrode Holder
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Soudexpert

Reference: PE-300IT

€9.61

€19.22

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Lever electrode holder 300 Amperes
For electrodes Ø 1.6 to 5 mm
Fully insulated head and handle
2 electrode positions: 90° for flat welding and 45° for positional work
Maximum cable section: 50 mm²
Cable clamped by hexagonal nuts
Current capacity: 300 A
Duty cycle: 300 A at 35% and 250 A at 60%
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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ITALIAN 500A electrode holder
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Soudexpert

Reference: PE-500IT

€14.74

€29.49

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Lever electrode holder 500 Amperes
For electrodes Ø 2 to 8 mm
Head and handle fully insulated
2 electrode positions: 90° for flat welding and 45° for positional work
Maximum cable cross-section: 95 mm²
Cable secured by hexagonal nuts
Current capacity: 500 A
Duty cycle: 500 A at 35% and 400 A at 60%
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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FRENCH 300 A electrode holder
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Soudexpert

Reference: 33005

(1 review)

€12.71

€25.41

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Screw electrode holder 300 Amperes
Right-hand thread
For electrodes Ø 1.6 to 3.2 mm
Rotating handle for secure grip
Head and handle fully insulated
2 electrode positions: 90° for flat welding and 45° for positional work
Current capacity: 300 A
Duty cycle: 35% at 300 A and 60% at 250 A

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FRENCH 400 A electrode holder
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Soudexpert

Reference: 34009

€14.74

€29.49

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Screw electrode holder 400 Amperes
Right-hand thread
For electrodes Ø 1.6 to 6.3 mm
Rotating handle for secure grip
Head and handle fully insulated
2 electrode positions: 90° for flat welding and 45° for positional work
Current capacity: 400 A
Duty cycle: 35% at 400 A and 60% at 310 A
Total length: 250 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 50 mm²

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Lever electrode holder PARVA 2 - 200A

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Sacit

Reference: PARVA2

(9 reviews)

€14.24

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Lever electrode holder 200 Amperes
Duty cycle 200A @35% - 150A @ 60%
Electrode fixing in 9 positions
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes Ø 1.6 to 4 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 25 mm²
Cable clamped by hexagonal nuts
Die-cast brass lever
Electrode fixing in 9 positions
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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Lever electrode holder PERFECTA 3 - 250A

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Sacit

Reference: PERFECTA 3

(1 review)

€27.19

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Lever electrode holder 250 Amperes
Duty cycle 250 A@35% - 200 A@ 60%
Electrode fixing in 9 positions
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes Ø 1.6 to 4 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 35 mm²
Cable clamped by hexagonal nuts
Die-cast brass lever
Electrode fixing in 9 positions
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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URANIA electrode holder

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Sacit

Reference: URANIA

(1 review)

€33.18

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Lever electrode holder
Die-cast brass body
Insulating coating in non-flammable, heat-resistant thermosetting materials
Electrode clamping in 5 positions

URANIA 5 For cable cross-section 35 - 50 mm²
250 A @ 60% and 300 A @ 35% - For electrodes from 3.2 to 5 mm

URANIA 6 For cable cross-section 50-70 mm²
300 A @ 60% and 400 A @ 35% - For electrodes from 4 to 6.3 mm

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STUBBY 400 A electrode holder

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SOUDO METAL

Reference: STUBBY

(12 reviews)

€38.64

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Screw-type electrode holder 400 Amperes - STUBBY®400
Duty cycle 300A @ 60% - 400 A@ 35%
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes Ø 1.6 to 6.3 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 50 mm²
Electrode locking by screw
Right-hand thread
Full insulation
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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Screw-type electrode holder 150 A

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SOUDO METAL

Reference: 170.00

(2 reviews)

€9.66

7,92 € tax excl.

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Screw-type electrode holder 150 Amperes
Duty cycle 200 A@35% - 150 A@ 60%
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes from Ø 1.6 to 4 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 35 mm²
Electrode locking by screw
RIGHT-hand thread
Full insulation
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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VESTALETTE screw-lock electrode holder 250 A

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SOUDO METAL

Reference: 110.00

(7 reviews)

€23.28

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Screw-lock electrode holder 250 Amperes
Duty cycle 250A @ 35% - 200A @ 60%
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes Ø 1.6 to 4 mm
Maximum cable cross-section: 35 mm²
Electrode locking by screw
Left-hand thread
Full insulation
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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Lever electrode holder 300 A COBRA

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SOUDO METAL

Reference: 130.00

€32.94

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Lever electrode holder 300 Amperes
Duty cycle 300 A@35% - 250 A@ 60%
Compatible with rutile, basic or cellulosic electrodes Ø 1.6 to 4 mm
Electrode locking by brass jaws
Head and handle in polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass
Maximum cable cross-section: 35 mm²
Cable fastening by hexagon socket screws
Compliant with standard EN-60-974-11

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Magnetic holder for electrode holder

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SOUDO METAL

Reference: MIEHSM

(27 reviews)

€10.11

8,29 € tax excl.

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Magnetic holder for electrode holder

 

 

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Magnetic 400 rotating earth clamp

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Sacit

Reference: F11373

(5 reviews)

€38.83

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Rotating magnetic earth clamp 400 Amperes
Duty cycle 300 A @ 60% and 400 A @ 35%
Ideal for welding parts with a large flat surface
Maximum cable cross-section: 16-25 / 35-50 mm²

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Magnetic 300 A MAGSWITCH Earth Clamp

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Magswitch

Reference: W000373781

(3 reviews)

€93.12

76,33 € tax excl.

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Switchable magnetic earth clamp 300 Amperes
Duty cycle 300 A @ 60%
Ideal for welding parts with a large flat or curved surface
Please purchase the lug reference F11533
Maximum cable cross-section: 35-50 mm²

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200A Earth Clamp in Electrogalvanised Steel Sheet

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Soudexpert

Reference: PM-200A

€8.09

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200A earth clamp for 16 and 25mm² cable cross-section
Steel sheet earth clamp with brass contact
Duty cycle: 200A at 35%
Suitable for light or moderate work

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500A electro-galvanized steel sheet earth clamp

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Soudexpert

Reference: PM-500A

€10.11

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500A earth clamp
Steel sheet earth clamp with brass contact
Duty cycle: 500A at 35%
Use for light or moderate work

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NEVADA earth clamp in electrogalvanised steel sheet

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Sacit

Reference: NEVADA

(6 reviews)

€13.05

10,70 € tax excl.

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Electrogalvanised steel sheet earth clamp
Copper-plated brass contacts and copper braid
Cable clamped with copper strip
Copper-plated steel cable clamp

NEVADA 2 For cable cross-section 16 - 25 - 35 mm²
200 A @ 60% and 250 A @ 35%

NEVADA 3 For cable cross-section 50-70 mm²
300 A @ 60% and 400 A @ 35%

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Screw-on Ground Clamp 600 A

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Soudexpert

Reference: PM-600A

€23.18

19,00 € tax excl.

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Brass locking pliers 600 Amperes
Duty cycle: 500 A @60% and 600 A @35%
For cable sections from 25 to 95 mm²

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Magnetic Ground Clamp 400 A
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Soudexpert

Reference: PM-90021

€10.68

€15.25

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Magnetic ground clamp 400 Amperes
Strong hold
Reduced electrical voltage drop
Ideal for welding parts with a large flat surface
Cable cross-section: 70 mm2
Magnet length: 94mm x 36mm
Weight: 850 grams

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Magnetic earth clamp 600 A
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Soudexpert

Reference: PM-90022

€17.79

€25.41

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Magnetic earth clamp 600 Amperes
Strong clamping force
Reduced electrical voltage drop
Ideal for welding parts with a large flat surface
Cable cross-section: 95 mm²
Magnet length: 133mm x 25mm
Weight: 1690 grams

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TRAFIMET - Gouging torch 600/1000A

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Trafimet

Reference: F11441

€249.09

204,17 € tax excl.

or 3 x 83,03 €

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KRIC 5 GOUGING TORCH 1000 AMPS

KRIC 5 gouging torch, used for weld preparation or removal of defective burrs.

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SACIT | Earth clamp 500 A DELTA 6

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Sacit

Reference: DELTA 6

(1 review)

€27.19

22,29 € tax excl.

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Screw-on earth clamp 600 Amperes
Duty cycle 600 A @ 35% and 500 A @ 60%
Special rubber handle with metal core
Ideal for fixed machines and high amperage use
Maximum cable cross-section: 70-95 mm²

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GAMMA Brass Earth Clamp

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Sacit

Reference: GAMMA

(22 reviews)

€13.38

10,97 € tax excl.

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Die-cast brass earth clamp
Copper strip shunt for optimum conductivity
Cable secured with malleable copper lamella and copper-plated steel cable clamp

GAMMA 0 For cable cross-section 16 - 25 mm²
150 A @ 60% and 200 A @ 35%
Opening: 45 mm

GAMMA 1 For cable cross-section 25 - 35 mm²
200 A @ 60% and 250 A @ 35%
Opening: 55 mm

GAMMA 2 For cable cross-section 50-70 mm²
400 A @ 60% and 500 A @ 35%
Opening: 65 mm

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Magnetic Ground Clamp 500 A

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Sacit

Reference: F11371

(2 reviews)

€22.63

18,55 € tax excl.

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Magnetic ground clamp 500 Amperes
Duty cycle 400 A @ 60% and 500 A @ 35%
Ideal for welding parts with a large flat surface
Maximum cable cross-section: 35-50 mm²

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TELWIN - Gouging / Arc Gouging Kit

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Telwin

Reference: 802666

€253.15

207,50 € tax excl.

or 3 x 84,38 €

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2-year warranty

This kit includes: 802666 / T04050 / T04058. It is compatible with the Superior 400 welding machine models from TELWIN.

The ground clamp and the electrode holder are the two basic accessories of any MMA machine. One connects the workpiece to the circuit, the other holds the electrode: together, they close the electrical circuit needed for arc welding. Discover our selection of clamps and electrode holders.

The electrode holder

The electrode holder (or electrode clamp) grips the coated electrode and connects it to the current. Its jaw must ensure a solid contact and reliable clamping, without the electrode slipping or overheating at the connection point. A good electrode holder, matched to the machine's amperage, makes striking easier and welding more comfortable.

The ground clamp

The welding ground clamp connects the workpiece (or the welding table) to the opposite pole of the machine, closing the circuit. Poor ground contact is one of the leading causes of an unstable arc and difficult striking. The clamp must grip firmly on a clean surface, free of paint and rust. Its capacity must be matched to the machine's amperage.

Sizing your clamps correctly

The welding clamp and electrode holder must handle your machine's amperage. An undersized clamp overheats and degrades the electrical contact. Ratings are given in amperes: choose accessories capable of carrying the maximum current of your welding machine without overheating.

Contact and conductivity

The quality of the contact determines the weld. An electrode holder with an oxidized jaw or a cable with a loose connector creates parasitic resistance, which heats up and destabilizes the arc. Good contact, from the ground clamp to the electrode holder, ensures that the full set amperage reaches the arc.

When to replace?

Replace an electrode holder whose jaw no longer clamps correctly, or a ground clamp whose spring is worn out or jaws are worn down. These are affordable parts whose replacement immediately improves welding comfort and quality. Also check the condition of the cables connecting them to the machine.

The importance of the associated cable

The ground clamp and the electrode holder are only as good as the cable connecting them to the machine. A cable with insufficient cross-section or that is damaged creates losses and overheating, negating the benefits of a good clamp. Check the entire circuit: cable, connector, clamp, and electrode holder. It is the quality of the entire chain that guarantees a stable arc and easy striking.

Match the rating to the application

For a small portable machine, compact clamps are sufficient. For a high-amperage professional machine, clamps sized accordingly are required: high rating, wide jaws, and a powerful spring. Oversizing costs little and adds comfort; undersizing causes overheating and striking problems. Always choose the rating suited to the maximum current of your setup.

Clean the contact point

The quality of arc welding starts with good contact from the ground clamp. Before each session, clean the area of the workpiece where you attach the clamp: remove paint, rust, and scale. Direct contact on bare metal ensures optimal current flow, a stable arc, and easy striking. This simple step is often overlooked, yet it alone resolves many unstable arc issues in MMA welding.

Electrode holder: insulation and safety

A good electrode holder has insulation that protects the hand from heat and current. Regularly check the condition of the insulation: an electrode holder with damaged insulation presents an electrical and burn hazard. This is a safety point not to be overlooked, just like the condition of cables and connectors. Safe equipment is the foundation of worry-free work. When replacing, choose an electrode holder whose insulation resists radiant heat and spark spatter, for a long service life and safe use.

One last tip: alternate your electrode holders during long welding sessions, as the jaw heats up and expands, which can loosen the clamping. Letting one cool while the other is in use extends the life of both and maintains good contact.

Our advice

For a stable arc and easy striking, invest in a quality ground clamp and electrode holder, matched to your machine's amperage. Ensure clean contact on both the workpiece side and the electrode side. Replace them as soon as they show signs of wear. Browse our selection of welding clamps and electrode holders.

Frequently asked questions

What are the ground clamp and electrode holder for?

The electrode holder holds the coated electrode and connects it to the current. The ground clamp connects the workpiece to the machine, closing the circuit. Together, they allow the current flow needed for arc welding.

Why is a good ground contact essential?

Poor ground contact is one of the leading causes of an unstable arc and difficult striking. The clamp must grip firmly on a clean surface, free of paint and rust, to ensure proper current flow.

How to choose your electrode holder?

According to the machine's amperage: the electrode holder must handle the maximum current without overheating. Its jaw must ensure a solid contact and reliable clamping. A good electrode holder makes striking easier and welding more comfortable.

When to replace your ground clamp or electrode holder?

When the jaw no longer clamps correctly, the spring is worn out, or the jaws are worn down. These are affordable parts whose replacement immediately improves welding comfort and quality.