Product Description:

The PurgElite® Weld Purging System is a professional inflatable solution for purging tubes and pipes ranging from 1 to 24 inches (25–610 mm) in diameter. Developed by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT®, PurgElite® minimizes purge volume, cuts down inert gas consumption, and delivers bright, oxide-free welds in stainless steel, duplex, titanium, zirconium, and other exotic alloys.

Unlike outdated purge bladders or homemade devices, PurgElite® ensures faster purge times, lower gas costs, and consistent high-quality welds—making it cost-effective in less than a single weld.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Twin Inflatable Dams: Creates a sealed chamber for localized purging.

• IntaCal® Gas Flow Technology: Simplified purge valve, no manual adjustment needed.

• RootGlo® Positioning Aid: Glow strip allows accurate placement under the weld, visible for up to 20 hours after 10 minutes of light exposure.

• Fast Purging: Reduces purge time to a fraction compared to conventional systems.

• Flexible Spinal Hose: Navigates tight pipe bends easily.

• Surface Protection: No exposed metal parts; prevents scratching polished stainless steel interiors.

• Heat Covers Available: Optional protective covers rated up to 300°C (572°F).

• Reusable & Durable: Manufactured to nuclear quality standards for reliable performance.

Technical Specifications:

Cost Savings Example:

• Welding a 4” stainless steel pipe joint with PurgElite® saves:

  • ~1 hour purge time

  • ~1000 litres of argon per weld

  • Equivalent to ~£250 saved per joint (labour + gas)

Cost-effective after just one weld.

Applications:

• Pipe and tube welding in stainless steel and high-alloy materials

• Power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, nuclear, and pharmaceutical industries

• Any fabrication requiring clean, bright, oxide-free welds

Model Variants & Size Range:

• PurgElite 1″ – 25 mm
• PurgElite 2″–6″ – Small diameter range
• PurgElite 6″–12″ – Medium range
• PurgElite 12″–24″ – Large diameter range

Variants:
2 inch (50 mm)
3 inch (75 mm)
4 inch (100 mm)
5 inch (125 mm)
6 inch (150 mm)
8 inch (200 mm)
10 inch (250 mm)
12 inch (300 mm)
14 inch (350 mm)
16 inch (400 mm)
18 inch (450 mm)
20 inch (500 mm)
24 inch (600 mm)

Industries Used In

• Welding and fabrication
• Pipeline construction
• Oil and gas industry
• Power generation
• Petrochemical processing
• Stainless steel and hygienic piping systems

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