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GasiQ Maxex Argon/Mix Bottom Entry Regulator. 34Lpm. G5/8" Cylinder Connection. G3/8" Outlets.
47152100

Name: GasiQ Maxex Argon/Mix Bottom Entry Regulator. 34Lpm. G5/8" Cylinder Connection. G3/8" Outlets.
SKU: 47152100
Price: 63.73 GBP

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Gas: Argon/Mix
Inlet Pressure: 200 Bar
Inlet Connection: G5/8" Ext.
Outlet Connection: G3/8"
Capacity: 0-34l/min
Working Pressure Gauge (Scale): 25 Bar

Product Details

GasIQ Maxex is a high-quality and high-capacity regulator (class 3 ISO 2503). Maxex is ideal for normal to high gas flows, e.g. in cutting and heating with high-performance cutting and welding systems such as N76/S80, etc.

Maxex is a heavy-duty and robust, ergonomically designed regulator for accurate control of gas flow. It is available for most gas types. The regulator comes with a built-in preset safety valve to ensure the highest possible level of safety.

Supplied with hose connections for 5.0 /6.3 mm or 6.3/8.0 mm internal diameter hose, and extra seals.

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MIG Regulators FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using regulators for MIG shielding gas.

What does a MIG gas regulator do?

A regulator reduces the high pressure in the gas cylinder to a low, steady working pressure, and lets you set the flow that goes to the welding torch. Without it the gas would come out far too fast and the pressure would change as the cylinder emptied.

A steady, correctly set flow gives a good shielding gas cover over the weld pool, which protects the weld from the air. Too little gas lets air in and gives porous welds, while too much wastes gas and can cause turbulence that also draws air in.

How do I read the gauges or flow meter?

Many regulators have two gauges. One shows the pressure in the cylinder, which tells you roughly how much gas is left, and the other shows the outlet setting, often marked in litres per minute. Others use a tube with a floating ball to show the flow.

Flow scales are made for particular gases and conditions, so use the scale that matches your gas and read a flow tube at the point on the ball the maker shows. Treat the figure as a guide. If you want to know the true flow, measure it at the nozzle. Check your manual for how your own regulator should be read.

What flow rate should I set for MIG welding?

A typical starting point for MIG welding indoors is somewhere in the region of ten to twenty litres per minute, but the right figure depends on the nozzle size, the gas, the welding current, the joint and any draughts. The machine or wire maker will often suggest a range.

More gas is not necessarily better. Too high a flow causes turbulence and can pull air into the weld, while too low a flow gives poor cover. Adjust within the suggested range until you get clean, porosity-free welds, and use screens against draughts instead of simply turning up the gas.

How do I fit a regulator safely?

Check that the regulator and its connection are clean and undamaged and are the right type for the cylinder. Briefly open and close the cylinder valve before fitting to blow out any dirt, then fit the regulator and tighten the connection firmly with a suitable spanner, without forcing it. Keep oil and grease away from the fittings.

Open the cylinder valve slowly, and check every joint for leaks using leak-detection fluid. Close the cylinder valve at the end of the day. Never use damaged regulators or repair them yourself.

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