Welding cannot be performed effectively without properly selected reducers . It is no accident that they are an integral part of the welding set. They have a very important task - they maintain the gas pressure at the appropriate level, protecting it against uncontrolled explosion. Let's take a closer look at reducers for acetylene, argon and oxygen .
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What is worth knowing about the acetylene reducer?
Acetylene reducers are responsible for controlling the pressure of this organic chemical. They are easy to connect to any gas cylinder to perform their function effectively. Especially since the design of the reducer is almost identical to that of other reducers, for example oxygen. However, unlike it, it cannot withstand too high pressure. Therefore, its maximum value (both inlet and outlet pressure) must be marked with a red line on the pressure gauges. With the pressure adjustment screw, you can adjust the gas flow rate to the gun by setting the gas pressure outlet.
Acetylene is used very widely for welding, but not as often as in the past. However, it remains the basic welding material for some tasks, for example for thermal processing of metals. If you are looking for a high-quality gas reducer of this type, we encourage you to check out the offer of the Onninen wholesaler. Reducers designed to operate at an inlet pressure of 200 bar, allowing the outlet pressure to be maintained at a constant level set by the user.
Argon reducer - what are its characteristics?
Argon is a popular gas used for welding. Its important feature is that it is neutral, so it does not undergo oxidation. It is no accident that it is used for welding materials exposed to oxygen or nitrogen. Most often, these are materials such as acid-resistant steel, aluminum and titanium. It can be said that it is suitable for welding virtually all metals except carbon steel. It can be used without any problems in TIG and MIG methods. This is not surprising, considering the excellent mechanical properties that argon provides. It is very stable and allows for trouble-free arc ignition. This ensures narrow and clean joints, while limiting the amount of spatter.
To ensure smooth operation, you need to match the appropriate argon reducer. One of the most recommended is the BLACK MOST argon reducer intended for use with compressed gases or gases under pressure dispersed in pressure cylinders with a filling pressure of max. 300 bars. It can also be used for liquefied gases. The argon reducer reduces the pressure at the outlet of the pressure cylinder to the required working pressure, maintaining its constant value.
Oxygen reducer - what are its properties?
Despite the passage of time, gas welding remains extremely popular. This is one of the oldest welding methods, but it is reliable and chosen by many professionals. It ensures effective and fast work, regardless of the thickness of the materials to be welded. Here, as in the above cases, an oxygen reducer is needed for normal operation. It is a mandatory accessory because it is responsible for reducing the pressure of the gas drawn from the cylinder during welding. Its main task is to adjust the gas and maintain it at the indicated level.
This type of reducers can be characterized by various parameters, such as the degree of throughput or the range of operating pressure, so they can be precisely adjusted to specific requirements. MOST oxygen reducers are perfect for these tasks because they are designed to work at the inlet pressure, maintaining the appropriate outlet pressure at a constant level set by the welder. They ensure operation without unpleasant surprises, which is ensured by the safety valve.
As you can see, each of the reducers described here has an important role during welding, so you cannot forget about them when performing this type of tasks.