Welding Gas
We started this company to support local welders, both amateur and pro. To do this, we partnered with Air Liquide to bring the complete line of BlueShield welding shielding gas mixtures. These blends are industry standards because of their performance and consistency and cover most of your needs for quality in the GMAW, FCAW, MCAW and GTAW processes. We also offer the Arcal line of shielding gases, which was created to insure optimized productivity and quality, along with reduced fume emissions and spatter.
BlueShield Shielding Gases
| Gas | Uses |
| BlueShield
Argon |
GMAW and GTAW Aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel with GTAW only, copper, bronze. |
| BlueShield 1 | GMAW and GTAW Steel, and stainless steel with GTAW only, aluminum, copper, nickel, magnesium, titanium Short circuit, spray and pulse. |
| BlueShield 2 | GMAW and GTAW Aluminum, copper, nickel, magnesium, titanium Short circuit and spray and pulse. |
| BlueShield 3 | GMAW and GTAW Aluminum, copper, nickel, magnesium, titanium Short circuit and spray. |
| BlueShield 4 | GMAW and MCAW Carbon, low alloy and stainless steels. |
| BlueShield 6 | GMAW, MCAW Steel Short circuit, spray and pulse. |
| BlueShield 7 | GMAW, MCAW, FCAW Steel Short circuit and spray. |
| BlueShield 8 | GMAW, MCAW, FCAW Steel, and stainless steel with FCAW Short circuit, and globular. |
| BlueShield 9 | GMAW Stainless steel Short circuit. |
| BlueShield 11 | GTAW Stainless steel (300 series only). |
| BlueShield 12 | GTAW (Automatic) Stainless steel (300 series only), nickel. |
| BlueShield 14 | Plasma arc cutting (PAC) Stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. |
| BlueShield 15 | GMAW and GTAW, PAC Stainless steel (300 series only) Back purging or trailing gas. |
| BlueShield 23 | GMAW and GTAW, PAC Stainless steel (300 series only) Back purging or trailing gas. |
Arcal Shielding Gases
| Gas | Uses |
| ARCAL 14 | GMAW (MIG) welding of carbon steels in all transfer modes, short-circuit, globular, spray, and pulsed-spray transfer. Excellent for jobs requiring painting or coating due to low-silicate formation. GMAW (MIG) welding of stainless steels, especially in spray transfer. MCAW (metal core) welding where low smoke is a concern. |
| ARCAL 21 | GMAW, MCAW Steel Short circuit, spray and pulse. |
| ARCAL 121 | GMAW (MIG) welding of all stainless steels in all transfer modes, short-circuit, globular, spray, and pulsed-spray transfer. GMAW (MIG)welding of galvanized carbon steels. |
| ARCAL 211 | FCAW (flux core) welding of carbon steel and stainless steel where lower smoke emissions and increased productivity are desired. MCAW (metal core) welding of carbon steels. GMAW (MIG) welding of carbon steels. |
| ALMIG | GMAW welding of carbon steels and regular carbon level stainless steel and non-critical stainless steel applications. GMAW welding of carbon steels Short-circuit, spray and pulse transfer. |
| ALTIG | GTAW welding of all base metals. GMAW welding of non-ferrous metals. Application requiring higher heat inputs or faster travel speeds compared to pure argon. |
| ALFLUX | FCAW welding of carbon and stainless steels. GMAW/MCAW of carbon steel. |
Whether you need a specific gas, equipment, or some expert advice, we can help. Give us a call today to discuss your welding gas needs.
Industry Usage of Welding Gas
These custom-blended and optimized shielding gases are useful for all your welding needs.
You don't have to be a professional to use high-end gas products. If you work out of your garage, this type of gas will still be a good match.
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