Features:
The Optimator delivers the optimum start flow that is just a quarter of that of a traditional regulator, right from the first second. This unique two-stage reduction valve has been developed for most shielding gas welding applications. The extremely pressure sensitive second stage greatly reduces the gas surge that normally occurs at start-up with traditional regulators. This helps to save large amounts of shielding gas and the even start flow also helps to provide a higher quality weld with the elimination of turbulence that can sometimes contribute to porosity in the welded joint.
This version of the GasiQ Optimator II is for use on Air Products Integra cylinders with an additional flow meter and is used primarily in welding processes where both the shielding gas and backing gas are to be taken from a single gas cylinder. It provides the same shielding gas savings as the GasiQ Optimator. In purely practical terms the benefits is that far less gas is wasted during the welding process, which in turn leads to far fewer gas cylinder changes.
Specification:
Gas Type Argon or Argon-mix
Connection inlet: Quick Connector
Connection outlet: 3/8" BSP
Flow Capacity: 0-35 L/min