Argon Gas
Energas, one of the UK's leading national gas suppliers, supplies pure argon gas and mixtures in various purities and volumes including gas cylinders and bottles, cylinder packs and bulk tanks. Argon gas is used as a protective atmosphere for industrial processes such as steel manufacturing, welding gas for MIG welding, TIG welding and metal fabrication, electronics and automotive parts manufacturing, food preservation and wine making. As one of the UK's leading gas suppliers, Energas can deliver the most suitable mode of supply to suit your hobby, right through to high level industrial welding and fabrication.
Argon as an inert shielding gas for welding
Argon pure gas and CO2 welding gas mixtures are used in shielded arc processes for welding aluminium, stainless steel, bronze, copper and carbon steel. Used as an inert shielding welding gas in arc welding, root shielding and plasma cutting applications, to provide an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation or other chemical/metallurgical changes that would be detrimental to the weld.
Energas offers the ARCAL™ range of pure argon and CO2 welding gas mixtures, with four ready-to-weld solutions, available in cylinders, cylinder packs or bulk tank supply, that cover practically any MIG welding and TIG welding application, which is easy to use, high quality and efficient.
In stainless steel manufacturing, argon welding gas prevents interaction between liquid metal and the surrounding atmosphere.
Argon welding gas cylinder sizes
Typical sizes for welding gas cylinders in stock range between 10L and 50L depending on your welding gas requirements and are suitable for all MIG welding applications and TIG welding applications. Gas cylinders are available in a range of pressures which can change the volume of gas a cylinder can hold. Gas cylinders are also available to customers in 6, 12 or 16 packs depending on your gas requirements and to tailor the level or gas supply and service most suitable for you.
For welding gas bottle tops, we recommend Qlixbi R with built in regulator, or EXELTOP™ bottle top, which has a protective metallic casing gives complete protection of the integrated valve and regulator.
How to buy gas cylinders and bottles
Customers can purchase pure argon welding gas cylinders and bottles or welding gas mixtures from stock from your local Energas branch or agent gas suppliers who you can contact using our find a branch tool.
Whether you're a heavy industrial welder or hobby welder, you can also purchase premium quality welding equipment from Energas as a true one-stop-shop gas and equipment supplier. We also have the capability to service welding plant and machinery should you need this level of service.
Argon gas for Beverages
Argon is used to inert wine to prevent oxidation during winemaking. Whether you're a hobby winemaker or producing wine in large volumes, Energas can support you with suitable gas bottles in carious volume and pressures according to your requirements.
Argon gas for electronic components
Argon gas for food processing
Argon allows you to extend food shelf life for customers with a modified atmosphere.
Argon gas for glass manufacturing
Argon avoids corrosion of the tungsten filament in light bulbs and consequently blackening of the bulb by atmosphere inerting. Companies often used Argon to increase thermal isolation performance of double glazing windows.
Modes of Supply
Argon Gas Equipment
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Single Stage Argon Gas Regulators
Single stage regulators are recommended for uses where there will be less fluctuation in pressure or where readjustments of pressure are not an issue.
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Multi Stage Argon Gas Regulators
A supply of constant pressure is one of the main advantages of using a Multi stage regulator as when gas leaves a gas cylinder, the pressure in the cylinder d ...
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NEVOC 300 bar Gas Regulators
Nevoc is an acronym for New European Valve Outlet Connections, which refers to a type of valve fitting that is designed to safely reduce the pressure from 300 ...
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Argon Gas Flowmeters
Gas flowmeters are devices that measure the flow rate of a gas. They are used to monitor and control the flow of gases in various industrial and commercial ap ...
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Welding Gloves
Energas stock a huge range of welding gloves and welding gauntlets, including MIG welding gloves, TIG welding gloves, rigger gloves and many more
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MIG Welding Wire
Welding wire is an essential part of the welding process and Energas stock an extensive range of MIG welding wire suitable for all your welding applications.
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Welding Helmets & Welding Masks
Energas stocks a superb range of ADF welding helmets and grinding helmets from global manufacturers such as 3M, Lincoln Electric and ESAB.
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Welders PPE
Welders PPE, or Personal Protective Equipment, are specialised clothing and equipment items worn by welders to protect them from the hazards associated with w ...
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Welding gas selector guide
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Did you know you can place your order for delivery of Argon gas bottles and cylinders online? If you have an account with us, contact your local Energas customer service team to link your account online and you'll be sent an email to set the password on your online account and from there you can add to your basket and place your order.