The Best Electrode Oven

Outstanding moisture resistance for improved weld quality hydro guard rod ovens from Lincoln Electric help you protect your stick electrodes from moisture pickup, a major contributor to weld cracking and porosity. Protect your rods and drive moisture away. Your welds depend on it.

Made in USA and CSA-listed

About the KT-50 Portable Rod Oven – 50 lbs. Capacity

The KT-50 is designed to store 50 lbs. of welding electrodes during transfer from large shop ovens and at the job location. Economical, lightweight and easy to carry, our KT-50 model maintain rods at ideal temperatures to prevent moisture pick-up and to optimize welds.

The KT-50 out-performs most portable ovens on the market and has a solid steel construction for long product life and durability.

Heavy-Duty Construction

The exterior is powder-coated in KEEN blue and features a rugged handle for carrying the unit. 1″ (2.54 cm) Thermal insulating wool makes oven energy-efficient and keeps electrodes hot and moisture-free.

The KT-50 design features a square exterior to provide stability while standing in an upright position. The riveted, hinged lid can be secured in transit with a standard draw pull catch that prevents the lid from opening when not in use. The KT-50 comes standard with a red “ON” indicating light and an adjustable bimetal thermostat that is located beneath the bottom cover to prevent it from damage.

Performance Heating.

The custom-designed heating elements used on our portable ovens are part of a new class of highly energy-efficient, technologically-advanced heating elements that have a very low environmental impact. They reach maximum operating temperature in just 5-10 seconds and have a very low amperage draw enabling the oven to be extremely energy-efficient in the field.

Quality Temperature Control and Electrical Safety

Because of our unique self-regulating heating technology, thermostats are not a necessary safety feature for our portable ovens. The only case in which they would be necessary is if the user wants to reduce the temperature below 250°F for storing electrodes that require lower temperatures than low-hy rods.

Best Welds Electrode Ovens Includes external thermostat control. Each oven is tested and heated to rated temperature before shipping Pack of 1 WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov –

About the K-10L Portable Rod Oven – 10 lbs. Capacity

The K-10L is designed to store 10 lbs. of 14″ welding electrodes during transfer from large shop ovens and at the job location. Economical, lightweight and easy to carry, our K-10L model maintain rods at ideal temperatures to prevent moisture pick-up and to optimize welds.

The K-10L’s small capacity is suitable for the hobby welder as well as the highly trained professional. It out-performs most larger capacity portable ovens on the market and has a solid steel construction for long product life and durability. It’s low cost and compact size enables shops to keep 10 or 20 on hand for welders heading out to the field.

Heavy-Duty Construction

The K-10L has a solid steel construction for long product life and durability. The exterior is powder-coated in KEEN blue and features a rugged handle for carrying the unit. 1″ (2.54 cm) Thermal insulating wool makes oven energy efficient and keeps electrodes hot and moisture-free.

Performance Heating

The custom-designed heating elements used on our portable ovens are part of a new class of highly energy-efficient, technologically-advanced heating elements that have a very low environmental impact. They reach maximum operating temperature in just 5-10 seconds and have a very low amperage draw enabling the oven to be extremely energy-efficient in the field.

Quality Temperature Control and Electrical Safety

Because of our unique self-regulating heating technology, thermostats are not a necessary safety feature for our portable ovens. The only case in which they would be necessary is if the user wants to reduce the temperature below 250°F for storing electrodes that require lower temperatures than low-hydrogen rods.

Stick electrodes must be properly stored in order keep its quality weld deposition. When stick electrodes absorb moisture from the air, they must be dried to restore their ability to deposit quality welds. Electrodes with too much humidity may results in welds with cracking or porosity. Operational characteristics may be affected as well. If you’ve noticed unexplained weld cracking or porosity problems, or if the stick electrode arc performance is not at its best, it may be due to the presence of moisture in the electrode coating. Proper storage methods or re-drying procedures must be applied. Low Hydrogen Electrodes like the commonly used E7018 must be dry to perform adequately, once the original package has been opened, they must be stored in an electrode oven at 250F – 300F. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code specifies allowable atmospheric exposure of 4 hours for this type of electrodes. After that time, low hydrogen electrodes must be re-dried. Non-Low Hydrogen Electrodes can also be affected by moisture. If they are exposed to humid air for long periods of time the welding characteristics may be affected. It is recommended to store the electrodes in a heated oven at 100F – 120F.

20lb Arc Union 115v Rod Oven Thermostat adjustable 80-300 degrees

10lb Arc Union 115v Rod Oven Thermostat adjustable 85-300 degrees Can be wired for 220v

Made in USA – CSA-listed

About the K-200 Bench Top Rod Oven – 200 lbs. Capacity

The K-200 stores 200 lbs. of welding electrodes and is an economical choice for shops that need to centrally store their consumables for long-term, 24/7 moisture protection. Our K-200 model maintains welding rods at ideal temperatures to prevent moisture pick-up and to optimize welds.

Our bench holding ovens are an excellent choice for small to medium-sized shops. Too large to be considered portable, yet small and light enough when empty to be picked up by a single person, bench ovens are an economical choice when a large floor oven is not required. Bench models are designed to be placed upon a bench or other stable surface for easy loading and unloading.

Heavy-Duty Construction and Performance Heating

The K-200 has a solid steel construction for long product life and durability. The exterior is powder-coated in KEEN blue and features a rugged door handle, tack- welded door hinges, heavy-duty storage shelves and 1″ (2.54 cm) thermal insulating wool for energy-efficiency. The K-200 features a long-lasting 500W Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating element for effective heating. It is located beneath a protective cover for damage protection and can be replaced quickly and easily when required. An external dial-adjustable thermostat is standard equipment. An optional thermometer accessory is available for the K-200 and is installed in the door (P/N 301127).

Shelving Design

The hexagonal shelving in the K-200 produces better natural convection within the oven when compared to flat shelving. Most electrode manufacturers discourage ‘stacking’ of electrodes too deeply while being heated to allow for better airflow over the consumable. With our shelving design, heat reaches the electrode coating more effectively to stave off atmospheric moisture.

Hydroguard rod ovens help protect stick electrodes from moisture pickup, a major contributor to weld cracking and porosity. The Bench K2942-1 holds up 350 lbs (159 kg) of stick up to 18 in. (46 cm) in Length, enough for multiple operators in almost any fabrication shop.