Industry Argon Gas
DSW supplies argon gas in high-pressure cylinders and liquid argon in dewars, available in various sizes.
Argon is an inert shielding gas that improves arc stability and performance in metal arc welding.
It is also used in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Specification Sheet
Product Name | Form | Purity | Main Gas | Balance Gas | Valve Type |
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Argon (Ar) | Gas | > 99.999% | – | – | – |
Liquid Argon (LAR) | Liquid | > 99.999% | – | – | – |
Argon Gas Mixture | Gas Mixture | – | Argon | Helium (1 ppm–50%) | CGA 580 |
Argon Gas Mixture | Gas Mixture | – | Argon | Hydrogen (1 ppm–50%) | CGA 350 |
Argon Gas Mixture | Gas Mixture | – | Argon | Nitrogen (1 ppm–50%) | CGA 580 |
Normal size of argon cylinders |
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Size | 40L-150 Bar | 50L-150 Bar | 50L-200 Bar |
Volume | 6M3 | 7.5 M3 | 10M3 |
Outside Diameter | 219MM | 232MM | 232MM |
Height | 1333MM | 1420MM | 1420MM |
Weight | 47.8 KG | 52 KG | 52 KG |
Working pressure | 150 BAR | 150 BAR | 200 BAR |
Test pressure | 250 BAR | 250 BAR | 300 BAR |
Material | 37Mn | 37Mn | 34CrMo4 |
Wall thickness | 5.7MM | 5.7MM | 5.7MM |
Standard | ISO9809-3 | ISO9809-3 | ISO9809-1 |
Argon Gas for Industrial Applications
Argon is a versatile, inert gas widely used across various industrial sectors.
It plays a critical role in welding processes such as MIG and TIG, providing a stable shielding environment that protects welds from atmospheric contamination.
In addition to metal fabrication, argon is used to produce electronics and lighting and create a protective atmosphere in heat treatment processes.
Its non-reactive nature makes it ideal for applications that require high-purity environments.