{"product_id":"ironweld-solid-brass-argon-double-flowmeter-iw6012","title":"IRONWELD Solid Brass Argon Double Flowmeter IW6012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eONWELD IW6012 Solid Brass Argon Double Flowmeter Regulator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eIRONWELD IW6012\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialized, industrial-grade Argon regulator designed for advanced TIG and MIG welding setups that require simultaneous gas distribution from a single cylinder. Equipped with dual vertical flowmeters, the IW6012 is the definitive tool for back-purging applications or running two welding machines from a single gas source without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Solid Brass Advantage: Engineering for Critical Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn high-pressure gas management, material quality is a safety requirement. While competitors often use a mixture of copper and aluminium to reduce production costs, the IW6012 features a \u003cb\u003eforged solid brass body\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnhanced Overpressure Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Argon cylinders are typically pressurized to \u003cb\u003e20,000 kPa (approx. 3,000 PSI)\u003c\/b\u003e. The dense, forged structure of solid brass provides significantly higher tensile strength than aluminium-hybrid alternatives. In the event of a sudden pressure surge or internal valve failure, a solid brass body is designed to contain the stress far more effectively, reducing the risk of catastrophic body rupture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior Thread Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Frequent cylinder changeouts can quickly wear down threads on softer alloy regulators. The IW6012’s brass-on-brass or brass-on-steel connections are resistant to \"galling\" and stripping, ensuring a gas-tight, metal-to-metal seal over years of heavy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural Corrosion Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid brass is naturally resistant to the oxidation and pitting that can occur in industrial environments, ensuring that the internal seating surfaces remain smooth and leak-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e IW6012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGas Service:\u003c\/b\u003e Argon \/ Argon-CO2 Mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged Solid Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInlet Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e AS2473 Type 10 (Standard Australian Stem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual Flow Tubes:\u003c\/b\u003e Two independently adjustable polycarbonate flowmeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlow Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 0–25 Liters Per Minute (LPM) per tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutlet Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\/8\" UNF Right-Hand Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInternal Filter:\u003c\/b\u003e Sintered bronze inlet filter to protect the valve seat from debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRONWELD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786573041839,"sku":"IW6012","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0402\/7823\/files\/9b2724f19216b1662895c71d36d90423.jpg?v=1776745462","url":"https:\/\/aandswelding.com.au\/products\/ironweld-solid-brass-argon-double-flowmeter-iw6012","provider":"A\u0026S Welding \u0026 Electrical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}