Linde’s Stargon™ AL welding blend is an advanced shielding gas for welding aluminum. Stargon AL welding blend is a carefully prepared proprietary blend of argon with precisely controlled ppm (parts per million) additions of active gases, and it is versatile for use in both GMAW and GTAW weld processes.
When compared to pure argon,
Stargon AL shielding gas provides better arc control, penetration and weld puddle placement, resulting in improved weld speeds and weld quality.
By increasing arc stability, arc energy and overall arc performance, Linde’s
Stargon AL welding blend improves bead appearance, can reduce the cleaning zone, and provides better wetting and weld penetration – increasing process weld quality and operator appeal.
Stargon AL welding blend increases arc stability, energy and performance in GMAW processes, which provides better wetting, fusion and penetration, when welding aluminum. It also improves weld quality, bead appearance and operator appeal.
Stargon AL welding blend powerfully impacts the GTAW weld process. The improved arc stability, energy and performance provide significant gains in weld placement and bead appearance, the reduction of the cleaning zone, and improved weld fusion and penetration, as well as faster travel speeds.
The charts below compare Linde’s Stargon AL welding blend and other shielding gases. To discover the best shielding gas options for your application, contact your local Linde representative.
Shielding Gas | Aluminum Thickness (inches) | Tungsten Electrode Diameter (inches) | Current Level (amp) | Filler Diameter (inches) | Gas Flow (cfh) |
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Stargon AL | 1/16 - 1/8 | 1/16 - 3/32 | 60 - 150 | 3/32 - 1/8 | 15 - 20 |
3/16 | 1/8 | 180 - 220 | 1/8 | 20 - 25 | |
1/4 | 3/16 | 220 - 300 | 1/8 - 3/16 | 25 - 30 | |
3/8 | 3/16 - 1/4 | 280 - 370 | 3/16 | 30 - 35 |
Shielding Gas | Wire Diameter (inches) | Aluminum Thickness (inches) | Wire Feed Speed (ipm) 4xxx | Wire Feed Speed (ipm) 5xxx | Amps 4xxx | Amps 5xxx | Volts 4xxx | Volts 5xxx |
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Stargon AL | 3/64 | 3/32 | 170 | 220 | 110 | 120 | 25 | 24 |
1/8 | 270 | 330 | 150 | 160 | 26 | 25 | ||
1/4 | 320 | 370 | 190 | 220 | 26 | 25 | ||
3/8 | 390 | 450 | 220 | 230 | 27 | 25 | ||
1/16 | 1/4 | 170 | 200 | 200 | 210 | 26 | 24 | |
3/8 | 200 | 230 | 230 | 240 | 27 | 25 | ||
1/2 | 240 | 270 | 260 | 270 | 28 | 26 | ||
3/4 | 260 | 300 | 280 | 290 | 29 | 27 | ||
1 | 280 | 320 | 300 | 310 | 30 | 28 |