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GAS WELDING RODS AND FLUXES Top valve

Introduction

Regulator

Gas welding utilizes the high flame temperature in the oxy-acetylene flame (3100 °C) to melt the base material.

Flashback arrestors Cylinder

Welding Filler rod attachment

Hoses Shank Non return valves/ Flashback arrestors

Filler rod

A consumable in the form of a filler rod is added to the pool. The weld is an alloy consisting of the parent material and the filler rod.

Weld

We distinguish between two different welding techniques: Leftward welding and Rightward welding.

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For material thickness up to 3.2 mm (1/8 in) use Leftward welding.

Leftward welding.

For material thickness above 3.2 mm (1/8 in) use Rightward welding. Rightward welding.

Rods for gas welding

Unitor rods for Gas welding are supplied in sealed plastic containers. All rods are supplied in 500 mm length for convenient use. The label on each container fully identifies the contents, and also gives rod data and basic information on application areas and use.

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Welding attachment