Welding cable is used in electric arc-welding machines to power an electrode, specially designed metal rods that conduct charge.
The charge carried by the electrode produces an electric arc, the heat source, between the electrode and metals, or other materials, being welded.
Arc welding requires a person to move the electrode around and along the joints being welded, so it is essential to have a flexible welding cable that allows for ease of movement.
A high strand count, concentrically arranged, and rubber insulation helps increase the cable's flexibility.
A durable cable is important since welding often takes place in industrial environments where abrasions, cuts, burns from sparks, and oil and water exposure can quickly wear out a weaker cable.
Welder leads are single conductor wires that are made from strands of flexible copper or aluminum wires tightly packed together.
Stranded welder leads have a larger total surface area and have greater conductivity compared to the solid core wire.
Welder leads have a maximum voltage rating of 600 volts, which are suitable for arc welder tools, car batteries, large sound systems, and many other high-voltage applications.
Welder AWG with the corresponding service ampacity chart below.
Copper AWG Aluminum AWG Service Ampacity
4 2 100
3 1 110
2 1/0 125
1 2/0 150
1/0 3/0 172
2/0 4/0 200
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