Product: Stainless steel welding nozzle for standard round nozzles (8 mm outer diameter) Compatibility: Fits standard round welding torches or holders that accept an 8 mm OD nozzle — use as a direct replacement for similar nozzles Material and durability: Made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel to resist rust and extend nozzle life during repeated heating cycles Key function: Grooved design stabilizes covered electrodes so they do not shift during welding, improving arc stability and consistency Performance benefits: Helps achieve more precise, safer welds by keeping the electrode steady and centered Reduces rework caused by electrode movement or misalignment Durable stainless construction maintains performance over time under normal welding conditions Primary use: Designed to heat and hold plates in position before welding and to support subsequent welding with covered electrodes Typical applications Automotive body and repair shops: Preheat and clamp sheet metal panels before using covered electrodes to ensure accurate seams Light structural and metal fabrication: Hold and heat small plates or fittings prior to manual covered-electrode welding Maintenance and field repairs: Portable, rust-resistant nozzle useful for on-site preheating and tack welding with covered electrodes Notes for users Ensure your torch or holder accepts a standard round nozzle with an 8 mm outer diameter before purchase Intended specifically for use with covered electrodes and for preheating/holding plates prior to final welding operations