500 Amp Magnetic Ground Cable – 5' Shorty Whip, LC-40 Male

The 500 Amp Magnetic Ground Cable combines high-output grounding capacity with the speed of a switchable magnetic connection. Place the magnetic ground on a suitable ferrous work surface, switch it on, and establish a dependable ground without a traditional jaw clamp.

This 5' Shorty™ whip uses flexible #1 high-visibility orange UltraFlex welding cable and an LC-40 male connector for quick connection to a compatible machine-side ground lead.

Why Welders Choose the Shorty™ Ground System

• 500 Amp Capacity: Built for demanding, higher-output welding applications.
• Switchable Magnet: On/off operation makes positioning and removal easier.
• Fast Setup: Establish a magnetic ground without attaching a mechanical clamp.
• Interchangeable Design: Swap to another Shorty™ clamp whenever your application changes.
• Flexible #1 Cable: Easy to route around fabrication tables and large workpieces.
• Made in the USA: Precision assembled at Arc-Zone in Vista, California.

Key Features

• 500 Amp switchable magnetic ground
• On/off magnetic control
• 5' (1.524 m) #1 high-visibility orange UltraFlex welding cable
• LC-40 male connector
• Modular Shorty™ connection

Complete Your Shorty™ Ground System

• 350 Amp Welding Machine Ground Lead – 20', LC-40 Male to LC-40 Female
• 500 Amp Welding Machine Ground Lead – 20', LC-40 Male to LC-40 Female

Compatibility

Designed to connect to the LC-40 female connector on compatible Arc-Zone Shorty™ machine leads.

Magnetic grounds require a suitable ferrous contact surface. Keep the contact area clean to support a strong electrical connection.

To use the full 500 Amp capacity, pair this whip with the 500 Amp machine lead. The 350 Amp machine lead limits the complete system to 350 amps.

What's Included

• 1 × 500 Amp Switchable Magnetic Ground
• 5' #1 UltraFlex welding cable
• LC-40 male connector

Machine-side ground lead is sold separately.

Ideal For

• Heavy fabrication
• Production welding
• Large steel workpieces
• Welding tables
• Industrial maintenance and repair
• Frequent ground repositioning

Frequently Asked Questions

Which machine lead should I use for full 500 Amp capacity?
Use the 500 Amp Shorty™ Welding Machine Ground Lead.

Can I use the 350 Amp machine lead?
Yes, but the complete grounding system will be limited to 350 amps.