A device for supporting an electrode arm of a high current supply for a metallurgical furnace

The invention relates to a device (1, 18) for supporting an electrode arm (2, 21, 22) of a high current supply for a metallurgical furnace, particularly an electric arc furnace, comprising at least one support (3) and at least one with (the electrode arm 2, 21 associated, 22) facing the end of the support (3), transverse to the support (3) extending and electrical insulation (4) (with the electrode arm 2, 21, 22) connectable to the column head (5), said support (3) and the support head (5) are formed from a steel, characterized in that at least a portion of an outer side of the support head (5) has a non-magnetic metallic protective layer (9) is arranged.