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54 September 2016
T E CHNOLOG Y
Increasing weld purge monitors’ sensor life
IT IS vital during the welding of stain-
less steel, titanium and nickel alloy to
monitor the oxygen level at the weld
root to ensure non-oxidised, zero-colour
welds are achieved.
The lifetime and accuracy of the
oxygen sensor within the weld purge
monitor is critical to the continuous
achievement of such welds.
Replacement sensors for Huntingdon
Fusion Techniques (HFT) PurgEye®
100 weld purge monitor are now
delivered in a sealed package,
keeping the sensors sealed in an inert
environment until they are opened for
use, and raising the lifespan of each
sensor.
The PurgEye 100 weld purge monitor
is an IP65-rated oxygen monitor that
reads from atmospheric level down to
100 parts per million (ppm), ensuring
high quality welds are achieved
repeatedly.
Luke Keane, distributor
support for HFT, said, “The
PurgEye 100 is designed with a
special sensor, which monitors
the exact level of oxygen
during welding. The monitor
has a low sensor warning, so
unlike other oxygen analysers,
the user knows that their
monitor is reading correctly,
and exactly when the sensor
needs changing. Furthermore,
the operators can press the
auto-calibration button at any
time during a weld, to ensure correct
readings.”
The PurgEye 100 has an easy-to-read
LCD screen that includes a low-battery
indicator. When the monitor is not in
use, an automatic sleep mode activates
to conserve battery life.
The updated PurgEye 100 replaces
the previous MKV monitor model,
which is still in use by many companies
internationally.
Unlike the MKV, the PurgEye 100 is
designed with leak-tight push buttons,
auto-calibration features, vacuum-
sealed leak-tight probe assembly, wrist/
neck strap, optional rubber housing
protector and tripod mount.
HFT offers a weld purge monitor
exchange replacement scheme, so that
companies can upgrade out-of-date
models for the PurgEye 100.
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques – UK
Fax: +44 1554 836 837
Email:
Website:
PurgEye replacement
sensors are supplied
in a sealed package,
to extend the lifespan
of the sensor