ARCAL™ Speed
Shielding gas for MAG welding
Ar + 8% CO2
• Product compliant with EN ISO 14175-M20-ArC-8 Standard (welding application)
Shielding gas for MAG welding
Ar + 8% CO2 • Product compliant with EN ISO 14175-M20-ArC-8 Standard (welding application)Applications:
•MAG welding
More about ARCAL™ Speed – 8% carbon dioxide in argon
ARCAL™ Speed is one of Air Liquide's premium products. It belongs to the ARCAL™ Reference Line, a range of branded products. This product line represents consistently standardised shielding gases with uniform product specifications.
Application areas of ARCAL™ Speed
ARCAL™ Speed is the productive shielding gas solution for high-performance MAG welding processes. It easily handles both unalloyed and low-alloy steel. Stable welding processes with high deposition rates are guaranteed not only in automated MAG welding but also in manual MAG welding.
What are my benefits from ARCAL™ Speed?
ARCAL™ Speed is the safe solution for worry-free, high-performance welding. This active gas offers the following advantages: reliability, simplicity, and optimized performance. Low spatter and clean material transitions, low-slag, fine-scaled weld surfaces, and high welding speeds are the superior capabilities that lead to reduced rework costs.
Your advantages in detail:
Reliable:
8% carbon dioxide in argon
Product according to ISO 14175-M20-ArC-8
Minor impurities of H₂O , O₂ and N₂
Automated MAG welding
Simplicity:
Universally applicable
Ideal for automated and manual MAG welding, especially for automated, single-layer welding in metal construction, tank construction or the automotive industry.
Manual MAG welding
Performance optimised
Optimised for your welding processes
High productivity through high welding speed
Clean and smooth welds
Features and characteristics of ARCAL™ Speed
ARCAL™ Speed has a composition of 8% CO₂ in Argon. This mixed gas for gas metal arc welding is standardised according to ISO 14175-M20-ArC-8 and is integrated into group M20.
When is ARCAL™ Speed the right product for me?
ARCAL™ Speed is particularly and ideally suited for automated welding such as robotic welding, but also for manual MAG welding.
Delivery form(s) of ARCAL™ Speed
We offer the right gas supply for every need – this is also guaranteed with ARCAL™ Speed. The shielding gas is available in cylinders with innovative valves, in cylinder bundles, or as a liquid supply system.
Product Data
| Reference | I2561 |
| Physical State | Gaseous |
| Relative density (cooled) | Heavier than air |
| Cylinder Fittings | ALTOP/EXELTOP: BS EN 561 Quick Connect SMARTOP: NEVOC (300 bar) Bundles : 2 x NEVOC (300 bar) valve outlets |
| CAS-Number | Ar : 7440-37-1, CO2 : 124-38-9 |
| Components | MIX |
| Components (% Vol. abs) |
Ar
CO2 8 % ±0,8 % |
| Impurities (for full details, please refer to the product data sheet) |
H2O (5 bar)
≤ 40
O2 ≤ 50 N2 ≤ 200 |
| Look | Colorless |
| Odour | Odorless |
Risk:Asphyxiation in high concentrations
Flammability Range: Non-flammable
SDS-type: Compressed gas
Delivery Method: Compressed gas cylinders
UN-Number: 1956
ADR-Class: 2
Classification Code:1A
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