Industrial gas cylinder ARCAL™ Speed

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DESCRIPTION
ARCAL™ Speed is an Ar/CO2 shielding gas (8% CO2 ±0.8%) supplied in cylinders for high-productivity MAG welding of carbon steels. Formulated to increase welding speed with solid wire while maintaining consistent bead appearance and reduced spatter, ARCAL™ Speed promotes arc stability and improved deoxidation of the weld pool. The product is supplied with low impurity levels (water and nitrogen) to minimize welding defects and reduce rework.

Applications

• High-productivity MAG welding of carbon steels
• Suitable for manual, semi-automatic, automatic and robotic MAG processes

Benefits

• Simplicity: optimized for MAG welding with solid wire at high travel speeds.
• Quality: stable arc, good wetting and optimal penetration with aesthetic beads and minimal spatter.
• Performance: 8% CO2 formulation enabling high welding speeds and high deposition rates, adapted for automated and robotic production lines.

Supply options

• Available in single cylinders and manifolds (bundles) to match consumption volumes.
• Available in high-pressure COMPACT cylinders (300 bar) for longer welding time per cylinder.

Cylinder valves and options

• SMARTOP™: standard cylinder valve with on/off lever and pressure gauge for continuous pressure display.
• EXELTOP™ (option): valve with integrated regulator (double stage) offering stable outlet pressure, precise flow, on/off lever and gauge for an all-in-one accurate and safe solution.

Safety & transport
Main hazard: asphyxiation at high concentrations. Non-flammable.

• Proper shipping name: Compressed gas cylinders
• UN number: 1956
• ADR class: 2
• Classification code: 1A

Technical data / specifications

• Reference: I2561
• Physical state: gaseous
• Relative density (gas): heavier than air
• Valve connections: ALTOP/EXELTOP: Quick Argon; SMARTOP: AFNOR C (21.7 x 1.814 SI - right male); Manifold connection: 38x2 (S)
• CAS numbers: Ar: 7440-37-1; CO2: 124-38-9
• Molecule type: MIX
• Composition (% vol. abs): Ar; CO2 8% ±0.8%
• Impurities (selected): H2O (5 bar) ≤ 40 ppm; O2 ≤ 50 ppm; N2 ≤ 200 ppm
• Additional information: Product compliant with EN ISO 14175-M20-ArC-8 (welding application)
• Color: colorless
• Odor: odorless