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Shield Master®
Shield Master series, the No.1 mixed welding gas brand, was developed to meet the requirements of various applications and base materials. With a wide lineup, we have improved welding quality and reduced costs by improving efficiency. We also design tailored mixing ratios and on-site mixing to meet customer challenges.
Acom
Iwatani’s Mixed Gas for Welding is the Basis of the Shield Master Series
Highly Versatile MAG Gas, Applied for Various Types of Welding
Major Applications
Vehicles, transport equipment, construction machinery, etc.
Features
- Reduces generation of spatter
- Arc stability
- Improved welding speed
- Improved bead appearance
- High quality welding with low slag and low spatter
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
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| Acomgas | Ar+CO2 | Mild steel | Steel frames, bridges, shipbuilding, etc. |
Welding with carbon dioxide
Welding using Acomgas
Acom HT
Achieves High Quality Welding of Thin Sheets/High-Tensile Steel Sheets
Major Applications
Vehicles, transport equipment, office equipment, etc.
Features
- Reduces spatter generation
- Reduces slag adhesion
- Suppression of melt-off by improving high-speed weldability
- Improved bead appearance
- Optimal for high efficiency of thin plate welding
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acom HT | Ar+CO2 | Mild steel medium-thick plate | Vehicles, transport equipment, office equipment, etc. |
| Applied Gas | Bead Cross-sectional Shape | Lateral Welding bead Appearance |
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| Ar+20%CO2 |  |
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*Comparison of penetration and bead appearance between Acom HT and normal MAG welding
(Welding conditions: 170 A, 18 V, wire φ1.0, plate thickness t2.3)
Acom ZⅡ
Fastest in the Industry
Solves Zinc-Plated Steel Sheet Welding Issues with High Quality Welding
Major Applications
Housing equipment, vehicles, etc.
Features
- Reduces spatter generation
- Reduction in pits and blow holes
- Arc stability in the low current range
- Blow hole prevention and low spatter
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acom ZⅡ | Ar+CO2 | Zinc-plated steel sheets | Housing equipment, vehicles, etc. |
| Acom ZⅡ | CO2 |
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Electrodeposited steel sheets: t1.5, Welding current: 130 A, Fillet welding
Hi-Acom
Achieves Deep Weld Penetration and High-Speed Welding
Shield Gas that Achieves Drastic Reduction in Spatter with Outstanding Arc Stability
Major Applications
Steel frames, bridges, shipbuilding, etc.
Features
- Drastic reduction in deposited spatter
- Speed-up
- Improved bead appearance
- Outstanding arc stability in the medium- to high-current range
- Improved weld penetration
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
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| Hi-Acom | Ar+CO2+He | Mild steel medium-thick plate | Steel frames, bridges, shipbuilding, etc. |
| Hi-Acom | Ar/CO2=80:20 |
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Conditions Current: 250 A, Voltage: 29 V
Comparison of Weld Penetration
| Hi-Acom | Ar/CO2=80:20 |
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Tigmate
Achieves Increased Speed of Stainless Steel Welding
Shield Gas for TIG Welding to Prevent Thermal Distortion
Major Applications
Kitchen equipment, piping, etc.
Features
- Deep and wide weld penetration
- Speed-up
- Mixing ratio can be adjusted according to plate thickness
- Higher efficiency of TIG welding and improved welding speed
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigmate | Ar+H2 | Stainless steel, plasma welding | Kitchen equipment, piping, etc. |
| Tigmate | Argon |
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| Argon | Adding 3% Hydrogen |
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| Adding 5% Hydrogen | Adding 7% Hydrogen |
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Hi-Almate
Improved Penetration Performance Due to Mixture of Helium and Argon
Shield Gas for Welding Aluminum and Copper Alloys
Major Applications
Aircraft, railroad vehicles, LNG tanks, FCV/EV-related parts, etc.
Features
- Deep and wide weld penetration
- Speed-up
- Improved blow hole resistance
- Improved bead appearance
Specifications
| Product Name | Composition | Target Material | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Almate A | Ar+He | Al alloy, Cu alloy, pulse MIG/TIG | Aircraft, railroad vehicles, LNG tanks, FCV/EV-related parts, etc. |
| Hi-Almate S | He+Ar | Al alloy, Cu alloy, pulse MIG/TIG | Aircraft, railroad vehicles, LNG tanks, FCV/EV-related parts, equipment for thick plate welding, etc. |
| Hi-Almate (helium added) | Argon |
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| Hi-Almate | Argon Gas |
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Welding conditions Material: A5052, Current: 120 A, Fluctuation width: ±3 mm, Voltage: 19 V
| Hi-Almate | Argon Gas |
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Welding conditions (drift, temporary attachment, bevel accuracy), MIG welding
Material: A5052, Current: 120 A, Fluctuation width: ±3 mm, Voltage: 19 V
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