{"product_id":"lincoln-carbonelite-hollow-gouging-electrodes","title":"Lincoln CarbonElite Hollow Gouging Electrodes","description":"\u003c!-- PER-186 follow-on parent body — auto-rendered 2026-05-26 --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln CarbonElite Hollow Gouging Electrodes\u003c\/strong\u003e are premium copper-coated carbon arc gouging (CAC-A) electrodes featuring a unique hollow core that allows faster travel speed without sacrificing groove depth. Part of Lincoln Electric's CarbonElite™ premium line, these hollow electrodes maximize metal removal efficiency while delivering consistent, high-quality groove profiles across a wide range of gouging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"per161-tldr\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey takeaways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e KP3801\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC+\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, horizontal (gouging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable diameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/16\", 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gouging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassification: \u003cstrong\u003eKP3801\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess: CAC-A (Carbon Arc Gouging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Hollow core round copper-coated carbon electrode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity: DC+ (DCEP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir pressure: 80 PSI minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/16 in (KP3801-3\/16): 200–250 A; 1\/4 in (KP3801-1\/4): 300–400 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput type: CC (Constant Current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: 50 piece carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon arc gouging for removing defective welds, preparing joints for welding, back-gouging, beveling, and metal severing. Ideal for structural steel, heavy fabrication, pipe, pressure vessels, and maintenance\/repair work where faster gouging speed is needed without sacrificing groove quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow core design\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster travel speed without sacrificing groove depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDense copper coating improves arc stability and reduces heat generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptimized composition maximizes metal removal with efficient melt-off rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh mechanical strength — less prone to cracking or breaking under heavy use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConsistent conductivity for smooth, uniform groove profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvailable in 3\/16 in (KP3801-3\/16) and 1\/4 in (KP3801-1\/4) sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePolarity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKP3801-3\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200–250 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKP3801-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–400 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Diameters \u0026amp; Package Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 pc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 pc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Family (Combined Listing)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Combined Listing parent page aggregates all package sizes and diameters for the Lincoln CarbonElite Hollow Gouging Electrodes product family. 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