Which anti spatter is most commonly used?

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There are numerous anti spatter solutions available in the market. Which among them is the best? Is there a solution that is inorganic and therefore not harmful to health of the welders? Or any water based solution? Or any other solution that might also work as a flux?
Reply:Originally Posted by spattercureThere are numerous anti spatter solutions available in the market. Which among them is the best? Is there a solution that is inorganic and therefore not harmful to health of the welders? Or any water based solution? Or any other solution that might also work as a flux?
Reply:I have never used it to protect work. If you are looking to prevent build up on a mig nozzle I use the dip, not the spray. A can of dip will last a long time. If it comes in a plastic tub, by the time it is used up the tub will crack. I buy a new quart size paint can, scoop it all in there and throw it on the stove with low heat, to melt it like new."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:I use arcair protex original (good to 1600F) for hot work, it brushes on, and protex extra for spray application (not so much of the latter used though). I don't buy it from grainger but here is a link;http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/mac...%7C0&op=searchMatt
Reply:When I use it, cheap is bestTim Beeker.
Reply:This is very good stuff.  It comes in dip, or sprayI use the dip for the gun, and the spray to protect clamp threads, bolt threads, and anything else I don't want messed up.And it's Earth and people friendly Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I use the antispatter product called, "set your machine up properly and own welpers". You can run wire(solid or dual shield out of position) non stop for a 12 hrs shift and maybe have to clean out your nozzle 2 or 3 times with your welpers. Most of the time you can just smack the side of your nozzle and it falls out. It's pretty inexpensive :-P
Reply:Originally Posted by i4sillypwrI use the antispatter product called, "set your machine up properly and own welpers". You can run wire(solid or dual shield out of position) non stop for a 12 hrs shift and maybe have to clean out your nozzle 2 or 3 times with your welpers. Most of the time you can just smack the side of your nozzle and it falls out. It's pretty inexpensive :-P
Reply:Run a few pounds of NR-211, and stick with that storyThreaded assemblies and such really make the anti spatter worth while.  Machined surfaces you want to protect etc...........  It's.. it's..........it's.............HEAVEN IN A CAN"Dingle Balls, Dingle all the Way, oh what fun...............""Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Yeah I've used it with flux-core before and if there was some **** *** arc blow while running 3/32 dual shield. Just to protect little areas I couldnt get a grinder into. Yes it is a bitch to clean up for paint yet another reason not to use it.  Threaded parts, machined surfaces you need to protect? why the **** would you be using a hyper splatter..y process? I guess if you didnt have access to any other process. I'm not saying I dont ever use it. Just super rarely cuz i have access to all the common processes.
Reply:I'm limited to stick and flux core because I work outside.  Don't have a shop.I'd say the handiest thing is protecting clamps during tacking with either the wire or rod.  I use non copper coated thread clamps (cheaper).I really like the stuff for a lot of things.  When I had to mount my flatbed it did a great job of protecting the gas lines near the frame rail.  Mostly I think it turns to steam when hot metal hits it, and prevents the metal from burning the stuff you're protecting.  Works nice around shafts and stuff.  Lots of stuff.I'm not saying you have to spray everything in sight  But it's handy to have on the shelf when you need it.  For what a can costs, you could darn near buy a 12 pack"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Pam cooking spray works good for my needs and it's cheap.....keeps my MIG gun clean enough to eat off...Last edited by BruceTS; 05-23-2010 at 01:27 PM.Synchowave 180SD  Bernard 3500SS water coolerMillermatic 200Parker Plasma Tec 40dvOperating Engineers Local 12
Reply:Originally Posted by Static-XJ  Same here.  I hate anti-spatter spray and nozzle dip.  Adds extra smoke while welding.  The spray leaves a greasy coating on the part.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI'm sure you've been welding a whole lot longer than me.  I'm not throwing flames, but in my limited welding so far, I've discovered that WATER based sprays don't leave a "greasy coating".
Reply:Originally Posted by BruceTSPam cooking spray works good for my needs and it's cheap.....keeps my MIG gun clean enough to eat off...
Reply:AND, it's low calorie for those of you watching your girlish figures Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:What do you kids think we used back when these hotglue guns came along?
Reply:I've been told that joy dish soap works as anti splatter. Josh
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcThough I don't care for "Radnor" (Airgas company's own label)  welding products like MIG wire and gun tips etc....  I do like their anti spatter spray called, "Anti Spatter & Nozzle Shield - water based 1630."  It's an aerosol can and the label reads as follows:"No Cholorinated solvents, no harmful fumes, no fluorocarbons, no hydrocarbons, non-flamable, no  silicone, non-toxic."I like the stuff.  Works pretty good and clean up is as simple as wiping it off with a rag or using plain water.  I also read in a popular "welder's handbook" that's available at welding shops and home depot, that some welders use "Pam" brand cooking spray.  I guess if you want your welds to smell like cooking oil, go for it.  I prefer the water based spray instead because it's easier to clean up. I don't know an answer to your flux question.  Sorry.
Reply:There is an anti spatter that is an answer to this. Called SC-07, it is an anti spatter compound cum flux. This is non-toxic, inorganic, water based emulsion. It is applied on the surface to be welded . And there you have a welding which does not require grinding for surface finish! You just need to apply the coating with a brush. And post welding, you can remove the coating with a help of a wire brush/ water jet/ wipe off with a cloth. Some leave the task of removing the coating to pickling. It can be used for the torch nozzles too. The torch can be dipped into the emulsion.The spatters does not stick to the surface. And the coating also acts as a flux. thereby working for two different needs of a welder. Its worth using, considering it costs not so dear to the user and also does not pose a health hazard like other aerosole based anti spatter sprays.
Reply:I like Jokisch brand.   The sell it as a concentrate which is more economical in large shops.  3:1 with water and put it is a small pressure garden sprayer.  ( 1litre. 1 quart)  Set at fine spray.  Best results if let set on the work for a few minutes before welding.  If you put too much on and weld right away you will get porosity.
Reply:Originally Posted by Old FartWhat do you kids think we used back when these hotglue guns came along?
Reply:How many want to bet the OP, "spattercure" and the post by "info" are the same person.... another ploy to sell their product.......Synchowave 180SD  Bernard 3500SS water coolerMillermatic 200Parker Plasma Tec 40dvOperating Engineers Local 12
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcThough I don't care for "Radnor" (Airgas company's own label)  welding products like MIG wire and gun tips etc....  I do like their anti spatter spray called, "Anti Spatter & Nozzle Shield - water based 1630."  It's an aerosol can and the label reads as follows:"No Cholorinated solvents, no harmful fumes, no fluorocarbons, no hydrocarbons, non-flamable, no  silicone, non-toxic."I like the stuff.  Works pretty good and clean up is as simple as wiping it off with a rag or using plain water.  I also read in a popular "welder's handbook" that's available at welding shops and home depot, that some welders use "Pam" brand cooking spray.  I guess if you want your welds to smell like cooking oil, go for it.  I prefer the water based spray instead because it's easier to clean up. I don't know an answer to your flux question.  Sorry.
Reply:ok so I have been using the nozzle dip and it works pretty good, but the spray on for parts that I have been using does NOT seem to make much of a difference.  I mostly weld (mig) mild plate steel for brackets and different truck parts.  Lots of corner and tight areas that are difficult to clean back up.  all of the parts get media blasted with steel shot before powder coating so that takes some of the spatter off but still a pain to clean all of them up but I need them clean.  anyone know which one of the hundreds of brands are gonna work ok and can be cleaned off easy that wont mess with powder coating (if it would come off during blasting would be awesome.  I am currently using HOBART anti splatter spray.  Its what the local GTS carries.what is spatter? am i welding wrong?
Reply:Originally Posted by old matewhat is spatter? am i welding wrong?