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A wide range of welding gas regulators is on offer here, including single-stage, multi-stage, Nevoc and high pressure regulators for a range of gases such as oxygen, acetylene, propane and inert. Brought to you by only the best brands in the field of welding, our welding gas pressure regulators will serve you for many years to come.
Welding gas regulators or gas cylinder regulators are designed to control the flow of gas from the cylinder to your welding machine. They play a crucial role in reducing the high pressure in the gas bottle to a safe and manageable level for household or industrial use.
We offer plugged, single or two-gauge options to suit your application. Technical support and advice are available from our fully trained gas safety inspectors who can check that your gas equipment fully conforms to current standards and legislation, whether for oxy/fuel or shielding gas applications.
There are a few main types of gas or co2 regulators like single stage and multi stage - read on to find out what kind of gas regulator is the one for your requirements.
As the name suggests, Single-stage welding gas regulators work in one stage to reduce the pressure leaving the cylinder through an outlet. When noting the differences between single-stage and multi-stage, it is also important to know about droop and supply pressure effects. Droop is used to describe the difference between zero pressure and the maximum amount of flow capacity in the gas regulator. Supply pressure effect, or dependency, is the variation in outlet pressure and the inlet pressure changes, or in simpler terms, occurs when the pressure changes as the cylinder empties.
Single-stage regulators are recommended for uses where there will be less fluctuation in pressure or where readjustments of pressure are not an issue.
Unlike the single stage option noted above which have less droop but a greater pressure effect, multi-stage welding gas regulators show more droop but a smaller pressure effect. These multi-stage devices are also recommended for uses where pressure needs to be constantly delivered and not be adjusted.
A supply of constant pressure is one of the main advantages of using a multi-stage regulator because when gas leaves a gas cylinder, the pressure in the cylinder drops. As this happens, single-stage regulators show a ‘decaying inlet characteristic’ where the pressure increases as the inlet pressure decreases. Multi-stage regulators compensate for this by providing a constant delivery of pressure regardless of the inlet pressure.
Simply put, high-pressure gas regulators for welding are designed for high gas delivery rates. High-pressure regulators can be either single-stage or multi-stage and are used with equipment where a high heat output is required.
Nevoc, which stands for New European Valve Outlet Connections, refers to a type of valve fitting that is designed to safely reduce the pressure from 300bar to lower levels for more efficient industrial operations.
Nevoc welding gas regulators like the Nevoc Ga600 2 Stage High-Pressure Regulator are used in instances where stable outlet pressure is required and is ideal for a variety of cutting applications like heavy machine cutting and precision cutting.
ESAB EDGE regulators come in both single and multi-stage versions for a variety of applications. They feature unique ESAB Slam technology which protects critical regulator components and the cylinder in the event of a fall, absorbing up to 5000lb of impact energy which could otherwise cause damage and potential risks with other regulators on a full gas cylinder.
ESAB EDGE also delivers better flow control and a more consistent supply of gas across a range of pressures, even when cylinder pressure decay occurs.
Engweld also stocks a wide range of LPG Gas Regulators for Butane and Propane gas cylinders.
It is also important when choosing a gas bottle regulator to note that they have a use-by date, as do other pieces of equipment like gas hoses, so you should always check your equipment to ensure safe usage. Something else to consider is where the entry point is for the regulators as different gas bottles and gas cylinders can have either side or bottom entry where the valve is located. This is the same for a co2 regulator.
Whichever type of welding you are carrying out, it is essential that you get the right regulator for the job. Not only is it important because different regulators have different screw threads, such as regulators for combustible gases like Acetylene and Propane usually having Left Hand Threads, but using the wrong regulator can also be dangerous.
A flashback is a rapid, high-pressure flame that travels back up the gas hose. These are caused by a number of factors such as welding or cutting at incorrect pressure settings, from a blockage or overheating of the nozzle, for example by operating with the nozzle too close to the material.
Flashbacks can result in extremely dangerous cylinder ignition and must be prevented by the proper use of working flashback arrestors.
Checks need to be undertaken by a person who has sufficient training and qualifications in the use of oxy-fuel gas equipment as well as theoretical knowledge of the functioning of the equipment, the properties of the gas used, the potential defects and hazards that may occur, and their importance and safety of the equipment.
Engweld gas equipment safety checks are carried out by our own fully trained inspectors to BCGA CP7 and certified by HSE in INDG 381.
Our inspections include:-
At Engweld, we also offer complimentary gas equipment like cutting machines and disposable gas welding kits, so you can find everything you need in one place.
Engweld supplies a range of other gas equipment as well, including gas flowmeters, gas cylinder trolleys, and gas cages.
We also supply gas through our Energas brand which is a leading service provider of gas cylinders to a variety of industry sectors in the UK, delivering a local and personal service, combined with global quality products and expert technical support.
If you have any questions or need help in choosing the right welding gas regulator for your application, then please contact us and speak to one of our experts.
