Single-Sided Welding : Weld more efficient without gouging, grinding, re-welding or rework! To make sure that every drop of weld metal deposited stays deposited, use our "Non-Metallic Weld Backing" In heavy metal fabrication welding conditions are never the same. Weld joint fit-ups to provide optimum (root) weld conditions are difficult and often impossible for all practical purposes. Our Ceramic Weld backing is manufactured in many shapes and sizes for the conditions of heavy metal fabrication. These non-hygroscopic, neutral non-metallic weld backings, when properly positioned and attached to the back-side of weld joint openings, produce a condition which results in root weld free of defects. Since rework associated with poor root welds is eliminated, additional joint prep, weld and cleanup time become superfluous. Unlike metal backing bars, our non-metallic weld backing do not become part of the finished weld. Single-Sided / Single-Pass, and single sided multi-pass welds are possible with our Weld Backings Bars and Tapes, Our Backing Bars have been shown to evenly support molten weld metal over a wide range of welding heats resulting in a uniform back bead of finished quality.