What’s the difference between the LBH head and Arcer Disintegrating Head?

In November of 1966, Electro Arc announced the LBH head. A new fast-cutting disintegrator head for removing broken drills and taps. The model LBH disintegrating head incorporated a bearing-mounted, hardened shaft that increases cutting speed by providing extra rigidity. Simple construction reduced the amount of maintenance this head would need…

What Material is Most Efficient in the Disintegration Process?

First of all, what is an Electrode? An electrode is an electrical conductor, Electro Arc electrodes, formerly referred to as Disintrodes, are hollow tubing made of graphite, copper, or Molybdenum. Electro Arc machines will operate with any material that conducts electricity as the electrode. Metal disintegration works on the principle…

Black VS clear Splash bags for your metal disintegrator

What is a splash bag? Electro Arc metal disintegrators use a thick clear or black “splash bag” to contain the coolant which is continually running through your Electro Arc metal disintegrator and the sparks metal disintegration process creates.  This plastic bag is custom made to fit the area between the…

Setting the Record Straight With Metal Disintegration Machining | Terminology

In the industry of metal disintegration machining, oftentimes there is misinformation about the terminology that is used to describe the machines, parts, and processes. We at Electro Arc manufacturing are here to show you what is what when it comes to metal disintegration. Below are terms and proper definitions for…

5 Steps to Choose the Machine You Need to Remove Broken Bolts

Our broken bolt, drill, and tap removal technology is the most cost-effective and precise method available in the market.  Patented in 1942, AC metal disintegrators were made and distributed exclusively by Electro Arc for years before competitors entered the market.  Electro Arc purchased Uni-Tek in 2004 and began making and…