Argon Gas Regulators for MIG Welding
Argon gas regulators are used with a pure argon or argon mix cylinder or bottle to reduce the gas pressure to a lower pressure that is more suitable for the welding machine.
ESAB FE300 Argon CO2 Cylinder Regulator
ESAB ProGen Argon/CO2 Cylinder Regulator
ESAB GASARC Tech-master Multi Stage Regulator 0-4 Bar Bottom Entry Two Gauge Ran03155
ESAB GASARC Chem Master SGS620 Single Stage Cylinder Regulator
ESAB GASARC Chem Master SGT620 Multi Stage Cylinder Regulator
ESAB GASARC Multi-Stage Side Entry Regulator Inert Gas 0 – 10 bar
ESAB GASARC Multi-Stage Side Entry Regulator Inert Gas 0-3.5 bar
ESAB GASARC Tech Master GPP400 Single Stage Regulator
Do I need a special regulator for argon?
Most MIG and TIG welders will specify the argon delivery in litres per minute (lpm) so it is important to make sure that the argon regulator's delivery gauge reads 'Flow Rate'.
Regulators must have regular inspections and replaced every 5 year for non-corrosive gases. The body of the regulator is stamped with a date of manufacture. More frequent replacement cycles are required for corrosive gases.
What should argon regulator be set at for MIG welding?
An output of 35 litres per minute (lpm) or higher is ideal for MIG welding. Since turbulent or low flows could contaminate the weld, most welding regulators designed for MIG applications adjust the outlet gas flow to have accurate flow measurements.