Argweld® Inflatable Single-Ended Weld Purge Dams

Single Ended for Closing Welds!
Argweld® Inflatable Weld Pipe Purging Dams offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional plastic foam or cardboard dams, often hand-made by welders on-site at significant expense. Manufactured from advanced materials with low outgassing rates, these dams are ideal for applications where Argweld® Tandem Pipe Purging Systems or older Purge Bladder Systems are less suitable.

Applications for Single Ended for Closing Welds!
Closing Welds	Difficult Joint Configurations	Quality Control
Perfect for single-ended applications where retrieval is possible.	Suitable for use in tight bends, T-pieces, and dome ends where other systems may not fit.	Provides a solution to avoid issues like weld coking, oxidation, and contamination, ensuring high-quality welds.

Key Features and Benefits

Cost-Effective and Efficient

• Low-Cost Alternative: Replace traditional plastic foam or cardboard dams with durable, reusable inflatable dams.
• Advanced Materials: Made from low outgassing rate materials to prevent contamination.

Versatile Application

• Excellent Grip and Seal: Provides a secure grip in the pipe with an effective all-round seal.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for tight bends, T-piece joints, dome end connections, and situations where other purging systems cannot be used
• Quick and Simple: Easy to insert and use, suitable for a wide range of pipe diameters.

Innovative Features

• Inflation and Purge Gas Hoses: These are equipped with an inflation hose, an exhaust port for purging gas, and an additional hose for faster purging, weld cooling, and attaching a Weld Purge Monitor®.
• Anti-Burst Design: Engineered to prevent bursting, ensuring repeated use without failure.
• Custom Solutions: Custom-made specials are available for unique welding challenges, such as purging a pipe within a pipe.