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904 Tip Dip Gel, 500g
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    Tip Dip Gel, 500g
    904

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    Tip-dip gel is used in MIG welding to help prevent the build-up of welding spatter on your contact tips and shrouds. Spatter build-up can clog your torch and restrict the flow of shielding gas. This can result in contamination of your MIG weld.

    Our 'Sif' tip-dip is supplied in hard-wearing tins - ideal for use in workshop environments. Just dip your warm MIG torch into the gel to protect it. The gel is a red colour and contains no harmful solvents, which can smoke and fume. Non-toxic, non-flammable, silicone free.

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    Anti-Spatter FAQs

    Practical answers on where and how to use anti-spatter products, choosing between types, and getting clean results afterwards.

    Where should I apply anti-spatter?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Apply it to the surfaces you want to keep free of spatter: the workpiece either side of the joint, jigs, clamps and fixtures, and the outside of the torch nozzle or shroud. One maker's data sheet lists workpieces, nozzles, shrouds, jigs and tools as suitable surfaces for its water-based product.

    Keep it away from the contact tip bore and gas ports unless the torch maker says otherwise, as anything that blocks gas flow can cause weld faults. Apply it to cool surfaces before welding starts and let it settle or dry as the label directs.

    What is the difference between water-based and solvent-based anti-spatter?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Water-based products use water as the carrier, so they are often non-flammable and give off fewer solvent fumes. One maker's data sheet describes its water-based spray as non-flammable and rinseable with water. Solvent-based products often dry faster and cling well, but many are flammable and need more care with storage and use near sparks.

    The label tells you which you have, so check it and the safety data sheet before choosing. If you work in an enclosed space or near a heat source, a non-flammable water-based type is often the more comfortable choice.

    Is it safe to spray anti-spatter on a hot torch or near an arc?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Not unless the maker says so. Many aerosol anti-spatter products contain flammable propellants or solvents, so spray them away from arcs, sparks and hot metal, and let the torch cool first. Even non-flammable types are best applied to a cool nozzle so the film lays evenly.

    Use it in a ventilated place, keep aerosols away from heat and sources of ignition, and follow the warnings on the label and safety data sheet. If in any doubt, treat the product as flammable until the data sheet says otherwise.

    How much anti-spatter should I use and how should I spray it?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Less is usually better. Shake an aerosol well, hold it at the distance the label recommends and spray sparingly to give a thin, even film. A thin film works better than a heavy wet coat, which can run, collect dirt and, with some products, affect the weld.

    Spraying distances and drying times differ between products, so follow the instructions for yours. Wipe off any pools. If you see pores or smoke from the weld area, you may be using too much.

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