Refill Argon AR - B50
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Important info!
- You can only order a refill if you already have an empty JANOX gas cylinder.
Product details
Argon AR gas cylinder, filled with 50L of AR, specially developed for inert atmospheres to prevent oxidation and as a filler for light bulbs (made for long-term and professional use).
Transport
- Steel protective cap mandatory: Always screw the steel cylinder cap on completely and hand-tight. If an 80 kg cylinder falls and the valve breaks off, the 200 bar pressure escapes instantly, causing the cylinder to be launched like a rocket through the vehicle wall.
- Mechanical securing (Fastening): A B50 cylinder may be transported both upright and flat (as it is a pure gas and not a liquid). However, due to its heavy weight, the cylinder must be secured immovably against the bulkhead or side wall of the cargo area with heavy-duty tension straps. A loose B50 will cause havoc during an emergency stop.
- Ventilated vehicle: Preferably transport a B50 in an open pickup or a van with active cargo area ventilation. Transport in a closed passenger car is strongly discouraged. Should you have to transport it in a closed van, set the ventilation to maximum (no recirculation) and drive with windows slightly open.
- Legally required fire extinguisher: For commercial transport, an approved 2 kg powder fire extinguisher (ABC) is legally required in the vehicle and must be kept within immediate reach.
- Never store permanently in the vehicle: Never use your van as a storage place. In full sun, the temperature in the vehicle can rise above 60°C, which causes dangerous pressure increases in the cylinder. Always remove the cylinder from the car immediately after arrival.
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Safety
Although argon is an inert, non-flammable, and non-toxic noble gas, an Argon Ar - B50 cylinder presents specific industrial risks due to its enormous pressure (200 bar) and weight (75 to 85 kg):
- Increased risk of asphyxiation (heavier than air): A B50 cylinder contains no less than 10,000 liters of compressed gas. If the entire contents escape through a major leak in a small, enclosed space, pit, or basement, the argon sinks to the floor and silently displaces all oxygen. This leads to suffocation within seconds without you noticing it. Ensure mechanical ventilation at floor level.
- Physical overload and falling hazard: Due to the weight of approximately 80 kg, this cylinder must never be lifted or carried manually. Move the cylinder exclusively with an approved gas cylinder hand truck and secure it immediately at the fixed welding station with a safety chain or bracket.
- Color code & Recognition: The shoulder of the cylinder is dark green (RAL 6001) in accordance with the EN 1089-3 standard for inert gases.
- Extreme pressure: Use only heavy-duty industrial pressure regulators specifically suitable for 200 bar argon (RU3 connection: W24.32 x 1/14" right-hand external).