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30/70 is primarily used for dispensing a wide range of stouts and ales. It contains 305 Carbon Dioxide & 70% Nitrogen. Providing the highest concentration of Nitrogen in our range of food grade gas mixes, this gas generally produces a cascade of smaller bubbles resulting in a ‘smoother’ mouthfeel. Offering 30/70 in various cylinder sizes provides our customer with versatility depending on their usage and storage of the product. For drop access cellars, our 10 litre cylinder is perfect as it is the lightest in weight and easiest to handle so you can manoeuvre the cylinder effortless into and out of the cellar. Alternatively, 50 litre cylinders are great for direct access cellars and as they require less frequent gas changes, they are great for very busy environments. Should you require a higher Carbon Dioxide content, have a look at our 60/40 food grade gas.

30/70 is primarily used for dispensing a wide range of stouts and ales. It contains 305 Carbon Dioxide & 70% Nitrogen. Providing the highest concentration of Nitrogen in our range of food grade gas mixes, this gas generally produces a cascade of smaller bubbles resulting in a ‘smoother’ mouthfeel. Offering 30/70 in various cylinder sizes provides our customer with versatility depending on their usage and storage of the product. For drop access cellars, our 10 litre cylinder is perfect as it is the lightest in weight and easiest to handle so you can manoeuvre the cylinder effortless into and out of the cellar. Alternatively, 50 litre cylinders are great for direct access cellars and as they require less frequent gas changes, they are great for very busy environments. Should you require a higher Carbon Dioxide content, have a look at our 60/40 food grade gas.

60/40 (40% Nitrogen + 60% Carbon Dioxide) is ideally suited for dispensing highly carbonated lagers and ciders. Our 60/40 gas is available for purchase in 2 size cylinders – from 10 litre up to 50 litre – which offers our customers adaptability depending on usage volume and the space in which they have to store the cylinders. The 10litre cylinders are suitable for drop access cellars as they are compact and easy to manage in smaller spaces. Alternatively, 50 litre cylinders are great for direct access cellars and as the cylinder provides 5 times the quantity of gas as the 10 litre, they are great for businesses which have a high volume of pumps running from one system. Should you require a higher Nitrogen content, have a look at our 30/70 food grade gas.

Acetylene is an industry standard fuel gas which you can use to give an incredibly high flame temperature; consequently providing faster cutting speeds, increasing productivity and improving cut quality. Additionally, with the ability to provide a neutral flame, it is also the most versatile fuel gas, making it ideal for welding, heat treating, brazing, cutting and heating. We supply a number of cylinder sizes which are suitable for a wide variety of industrial operations, from a portable 10 litre for on-site fabrication to the larger 50 litre cylinders which suit heavier cutting applications both fitted with a BS4 valve. Acetylene is also packaged in our state of the art 30 litre VIPR cylinder. The VIPR features a quick-action connection and integrated 2 stage variable regulator, meaning regulator compliance is taken care for you. Please note that in accordance to the Acetylene Safety Regulations 2014, flashback arrestors must be fitted when connected to Oxygen-Acetylene equipment. We can also supply a wide range of safety equipment including acetone resistant hose (red), which will help you adhere to all Acetylene safety guidelines in place by the BCGA and HSE.

Contains 2% Carbon Dioxide and 98% Argon. For MAG welding stainless steels, ArC2 achieves better results than if pure Argon is used. ArC2 is suitable for use with both solid and metal cored wire. The addition of Carbon Dioxide helps stabilise the arc, which helps to reduce spatter and produce a high quality finish. This product is supplied in single cylinder format, as a 50 litre cylinder, which provides ample gas capacity to assist with completion of a variety of projects. ArC is also available with higher concentrations of Carbon Dioxide should it be required – have a look at our ArC8 and ArC20.

ArC20 is a two-component active shielding gas for MAG welding carbon, low-alloy and carbon manganese steel. ArC20 is capable of welding thicker sections of stainless steel when partnered with the appropriate flux cored wire. Moreover, this gas provides excellent penetration and can provide high quality results when spray transfer welding, reducing to need for rework and rejects. We supply this product in large 50 litre single cylinders, fitted with industry standard BS3 valves. ArC is also available with lower concentrations of Carbon Dioxide should you require it – have a look at our ArC8 and ArC2.

Contains 8% Carbon Dioxide and 92% Argon. ArC8 is a versatile MAG welding gas for low/non-alloy steel, with a use typically for spray arc and pulse welding. ArC8 provides a high welding speed with very little spatter and post welding clean-up. Furthermore, this two-component active shielding gas is usually recommended for automatic/robotic welding systems. To cater for the large applications we supply this product in our large 50 litre cylinders, which provides a large enough gas capacity to support completion of most jobs. ArC is also available with alternative concentrations of Carbon Dioxide should you require it – have a look at our ArC2 and ArC20.

ArO2 contains 2% Oxygen & 92% Argon and is an active shielding gas for MAG welding stainless steel, most commonly used for pulsed arc transfer. ArO2 is a highly capable shielding gas, producing fantastic results on thin to medium gauge ferritic and austenitic stainless steels. The weld profile is smooth and flat, producing a clean finish with very little spatter generation. Therefore resulting in reduced re-work and rejects, saving business costs. We supply ArO2 in our 50 litre cylinder, this cylinder is fitted with industry standard BS3 valves which ensures compatibility in most stainless steel welding environments. Consequently, the high capacity means less frequent changeover which keeps your welding team productive for longer

Carbon Dioxide is a food grade gas that is primarily used for dispensing lagers, ciders and soft drinks. Generally speaking, the larger the amount of carbon dioxide introduced to the drink, the ‘fizzier’ a drink will become – resulting in a crisp finish. We provide this food grade gas in 3 cylinder sizes, offering our customers versatility in product depending on storage space available. Our 6.35kg cylinders are perfect for drop access cellars and cellars that don’t offer a lot of excess space. Alternatively, our 34kg cylinders are perfect for those with direct access to their cellar. For larger applications, such as for use in breweries, our food grade Carbon Dioxide is also available in an 11 cylinder pack to support undisrupted production. You should not use this gas for welding and industrial purposes – please see our Carbon Dioxide for industrial use.

Carbon Dioxide’s most common use is for MAG welding carbon steels using solid or flux cored wire. Alternatively, you can use the gas as a shielding gas for stainless and alloy steels with the appropriate wire. Carbon Dioxide is sold (by weight) in a variety of single cylinder options from 6.35kg to 34kg. We also supply a pack which contains 374kg of product (11 x 34kg cylinder pack). Whether you require mobile welding functionality or supply for fixed pipework, we have the option to suit. Our CO2 cylinders feature standard industry BS8 fittings, meaning you can use your existing equipment with no extra expense. You should not use this gas for packaging food, drinks dispense or hospitality purposes – please see our Carbon Dioxide for drinks dispense.

As Gas Direct & Gas Direct Cymru supply exactly the same products we have not duplicated their entries. All stockists can be found on the Gas Direct entry.

AL30 contains 30% Helium and 70% Argon and is a shielding gas for aluminium and aluminium alloys, suitable for both MIG and TIG applications. Additionally, AL30 is a versatile option providing excellent fusion, low porosity levels and faster welding speeds on all gauges of aluminium, truly an “all-rounder” gas mix. Helimix AL30 can produce lower fume levels, is easy to work with and will provide the welder with bright, clean welds each and every time. Subsequently, this is why this dual-gas mix is favoured by many welders and businesses alike. Typically, you can use this product for larger, manual welding applications. Should you require a higher content of Helium, have a browse of our other AL mixtures – AL50 and AL75.

AL50 is a well balanced dual gas mixture. It will produce high quality, desirable weld characteristics on aluminium alloys and other non-ferrous materials. Additionally, you can use this gas for both MIG and TIG welding applications with a thickness of between 3mm and 10mm. The inclusion of Helium in this shielding gas will increase productivity as well as lower production costs due to faster travel speeds and increased weldability. Helimix AL50 produces a fluid weld pool which increases the weld fusion and penetration, producing clean welds first time. For an experienced welder, this means less post weld clean-up and fewer welding defects. Should you require a different content of Helium, have a browse of our other AL mixtures – AL30 and AL75.

AL50 is a well balanced dual gas mixture. It will produce high quality, desirable weld characteristics on aluminium alloys and other non-ferrous materials. Additionally, you can use this gas for both MIG and TIG welding applications with a thickness of between 3mm and 10mm. The inclusion of Helium in this shielding gas will increase productivity as well as lower production costs due to faster travel speeds and increased weldability. Helimix AL50 produces a fluid weld pool which increases the weld fusion and penetration, producing clean welds first time. For an experienced welder, this means less post weld clean-up and fewer welding defects. Should you require a different content of Helium, have a browse of our other AL mixtures – AL30 and AL75.

SS38 contains 2% Carbon Dioxide, 38% Helium & 60% Argon making it a three part active shielding gas designed for MAG welding a wide variety of stainless steels. The gas performs best with materials of a thickness of 6mm to 15mm, particularly in spray and pulse transfer modes. The addition of Helium provides a fluid weld pool which is easy to work with for an experienced welder, allowing a low porosity weld with high fusion, eliminating the need for re-work. Supplied to your business in our 50 litre industrial cylinder, fitted with BS3 valves for maximum compatibility with existing machinery. Generally, SS38 is best suited for use in a welding bay setting, though can fit comfortably in larger welding trolleys to allow manoeuvrability around the workshop. Should you require a higher content of Helium, have a browse of our other SS mixtures – SS55 and SS85.

Helimix SS85 is a high Helium content shielding gas. It contains 1,5% Carbon Dioxide, 13.5% Argon & 55% Helium and is effective at welding light gauge stainless steel up to around 3mm in thickness. This product produces strong, clean welds with very little spatter therefore resulting in less post-weld clean up. There are a number of beneficial qualities found desirable to the welder including, low distortion, smooth welding characteristics and it’s general ease of use in all positions. Available in one of our 50 litre cylinders, ideal for high capacity metal fabrication workshops with larger MAG welding machinery trolleys. Moreover, the cylinder has an industry standard BS3 valves to suit the vast majority of equipment already on the market. Should you require a lower content of Helium, have a browse of our other SS mixtures – SS55 and SS38.

Most commonly known for filling balloons, Helium is one of the lightest gases due to it’s low density and small atom radius, this is why it is particularly good at finding leaks in pressurised systems. Helium is chemically inert, which makes it a suitable component in shielding gases for a number of welding applications. The high thermal conductivity and high ionisation potential results in fast weld speeds and fantastic plasma suppression, the preferred option for high power laser welding. Supplied at a pressure of 200 bar in 10, 20 or 50 litre cylinders to suit your business needs. If you require a Helium gas mixture for use with aluminium and stainless steel, have a look at our Helimix AL and Helimix SS products.

Most commonly known for filling balloons, Helium is one of the lightest gases due to it’s low density and small atom radius, this is why it is particularly good at finding leaks in pressurised systems. Helium is chemically inert, which makes it a suitable component in shielding gases for a number of welding applications. The high thermal conductivity and high ionisation potential results in fast weld speeds and fantastic plasma suppression, the preferred option for high power laser welding. Supplied at a pressure of 200 bar in 10, 20 or 50 litre cylinders to suit your business needs. If you require a Helium gas mixture for use with aluminium and stainless steel, have a look at our Helimix AL and Helimix SS products.

Containing 75% Helium & 25% Argon AL75 is a dual-component mixture blended specifically for thicker sections of aluminium. When TIG and MIG welding, you can weld thicknesses of above 6mm and 10mm respectively. This gas allows for deep penetration and wide bead characteristics. Therefore, in the hands of a skilled welder, you can count on Helimix AL75 to produce excellent, clean welds each and every time. AL75 is available in our 50 litre industrial gas cylinder. The cylinder has an industry standard BS3 valve and neatly stores on the back of a MIG or TIG welding trolley. It’s the perfect companion for a welder who specialises in heavy duty aluminium projects. Should you require a lower content of Helium, have a browse of our other AL mixtures – AL50 and AL30. Not sure which product to choose? Add this product to your quote, and we’ll put you in contact with one of our sales team, who will be more than happy to walk you through all our options.

Nitrogen replaces the oxygenated air within the packaging and drives out moisture in order to prolong the shelf life and preserving freshness of the food within the packaging. Additionally, it is an odourless and tasteless gas so therefore will not affect the overall flavour of the food. MAP was introduced to food production as there was more than 1.8 million tonnes of food waste created by food manufacturers each year. This gas is a permitted additive by the FSA (Food Standard Agency) to be used as a packing gas, propellant gas and preservative only. You should not use this gas for welding and industrial purposes – please see our Nitrogen for industrial use.

Nitrogen is a non-corrosive, inert gas which is commonly used for purging, blanketing, heat treatment and as an assist gas for plasma/laser cutting applications. Available in our range of single cylinders, from a 10 litre, ideal for mobile applications up to a 50 litre cylinder which stands at 1650mm for when portability is not of concern. For larger industrial applications, we can supply Nitrogen in our cylinder packs, 11 x 50 litre features standard BS3 valves and is great for high consumption applications. Alternatively our 300 bar packs – 12 x 50 litre and 16 x 50 litre – giving the highest gas capacity and best value for money per m³. You should not use this gas for packaging food, drinks dispense or hospitality purposes – please see our Nitrogen for Drinks Dispense Gas.

Oxygen is most commonly known as a gas which aids combustion for cutting, welding, brazing and soldering. Sometimes, you can also use this gas as an assist gas for plasma/laser cutting mild steel, or thermal lancing of masonry (brick, concrete and stone). Using Oxygen with a fuel gas (such as Acetylene) produces a much higher flame temperature than when used with other fuel gas types, and supports combustion of materials that would not ordinarily burn. For fixed installations, we can supply the gas in a packs ; both 11 x 50 litre and 16 x 50 litre depending on your usage. Additionally, we also supply single cylinders in a variety of sizes; 10 litre to 50 litre which are fitted with industry standard BS3 valves, and our VIPR 30 litre cylinder which features a built-in regulator and quick connect fittings, the perfect product for mobile applications. This product is not suitable for medical use and there are many materials which are not compatible with Oxygen, therefore we urge you to comply with all safe working practices when using Oxygen in your workplace.

Argon is most commonly used in TIG and MIG welding applications. Being a totally inert, high density gas, Argon provides maximum flexibility when TIG welding all weldable metals. For MIG welding, it is mostly used for reactive metals such as aluminium. We supply Argon packaged in single cylinders; from compact 10 litre cylinders to our larger 50 litre heavy duty industrial cylinders. Argon is also available in our 30 litre, 300 bar VIPR cylinder. The VIPR is a more portable product featuring quick connectivity and a fully integrated regulator with contents gauge and adjustable flow control. For larger uses, we have 3 packs available in both 230 bar and 300 bar capacities.

Contains a 2% Carbon Dioxide, 43% Argon & 55% Helium mixture which Provides excellent fusion, penetration and all-round weld quality, Helimix SS55 is the choice for quality welding characteristics and versatility. SS55 produces strong, high quality welds. Furthermore, with an effective range of operation up to 10mm, this reduces re-work and post weld cleaning – significantly improving productivity for your business. We supply this three-part stainless steel shielding gas in a standard 50 litre cylinder. It is a high capacity cylinder which stands around eye-level. This product is best suited for use in and around fabrication areas – still quite portable once fitted to a sturdy welding trolley. Should you require a varied content of Helium, have a browse of our other SS mixtures – SS38 and SS85