PurgElite® backing gas systems

Specifications
  • Range DN25 to DN600 (1" to 24")
  • Plug & Purge
  • Heat-resistant hose
  • Compensates ovality
Description

The PurgElite® inflatable backing gas system has two bladders that are simultaneously filled with formation gas through one connection to expel unwanted oxygen. Equipped with and IntaCall® calibrated outlet valve.

QuickPurge® backing gas systems

Specifications
  • Range DN200 to DN2400 (8" to 96")
  • Plug & Purge quick flush system
  • Inflatable and gas-tight
  • Compensates ovality
Description

The QuickPurge® inflatable quick-flush systems are available up to as much as 80″ and feature a patented PurgeGate™ overpressure safety device as standard. Over-inflating or rupturing is a thing of the past.

Purge Dam® backing gas valves

Specifications
  • Range DN50 to DN2235 (6" to 88")
  • Heat resistant up to 90ºC
  • Additional separate supply
  • Inflatable and gas-tight
Description

Purge Dams® backing gas valves are compact inflatable systems with inlet and outlet on one side for single-sided sealing and flushing. Safe to use in combination with the optional PurgeGate® pressure relief valve.

PurgeGate® pressure relief valve

Specifications
  • Suitable for PurgElite® and Purge Dams™
  • Plug and Purge push coupling
  • Inflating too hard is out of the question
  • Standard on the QuickPurge® and HotPurge®
Description

The PurgeGate® limits pressure regardless of set gas flow. As a result, inflatable backing gas systems can never be overinflated. Damage due to overpressure is therefore excluded.

HotPurge® backing gas system

Specifications
  • Range DN150 to DN1150 (6" to 46")
  • Plug & Purge
  • Heat resistant up to 300ºC
  • For preheating and PWHT
Description

Argweld® Heat Resistant backing gas bladders can withstand temperatures up to 300° Celsius for preheating and post welding heat treatment (PWTH) applications.

ArgWeld® HRC heat-resistant sleeves

Specifications
  • Heat-resistant acrylic felt with glass fibre
  • Resistant to oils and petrochemicals
  • Works like an oven mitt
  • Extremely wear-resistant
Description

Sleeves are available for the PurgeElite® made of heat-resistant acrylic fabric to which glass fibre has been added. They are easy to use and provide immediate protection against heat transfer.

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