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Welding - GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG and Laser Beam Welding
Metal fabrication uses many different welding processes for the wide range of materials,
thickness and product applications. Many of these unique and specialized welding
processes use inert shielding gas or the combination of gases to obtain the maximum
weld quality and optimized productivity. For single gas requirements, Bulk Storage
provides you with a continuous supply of quality gas. And for mixed gas applications,
a mixer solution provides on-site gas blending directly from bulk storage for the
most accurate mixture available and at the lowest cost.
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Cutting – Laser, Oxy Fuel and Plasma
All thermal cutting techniques utilize gases to assist in the cutting process. Highpressure
nitrogen and oxygen are used as an assist gas to rapidly remove the molten metal
from the cut zone or burn it away during the laser cutting process. To maintain
maximum laser uptime and achieve the best cut quality, it is critical that the gas
supply be uninterrupted and the required pressures and flows for the material and
thickness being cut are maintained. Oxy Fuel and Plasma cutting processes have similar
requirements. Only Chart offers an engineered "High-Pressure, High-flow Package"
to customize your Perma-Cyl for these demanding applications.
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ICP/ICP-MS – Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry GC – Gas Chromatograph
A continuous flow of high purity argon gas is required for ICP/ICP-MS systems to
repeatedly process material samples trouble-free. With Chart's UHP Grade Perma-Cyl
option and MicroBulk's short delivery chain, you can be assured of getting the proper
purity of argon necessary for peak equipment performance. Similarly, GC's get the
same benefits with a Perma-Cyl in nitrogen service. And with MicroBulk and telemetry,
you get a continuous supply of uninterrupted gas so you never have to change cylinders
or restart a sample test from a gas outage.
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Biological Storage and Research
A sufficient supply of high-quality liquid nitrogen is needed to keep valuable biological
samples stored indefinitely. Any interruption in supply can result in the loss of
many years of research. With the optional vacuum-insulated liquid withdrawal valve
on the Perma-Cyl, you get a continuous supply of quality liquid to your freezer
— reducing liquid losses and giving you more control. Adding telemetry to the liquid
supply, allows you and your gas supplier to monitor the Perma-Cyl liquid level via
the internet for added security. For requirements that prohibit a permanent installation,
the Perma-Cyl 230 caster base is an excellent choice.
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MBE – Molecular Beam Epitaxy
MBE is the method of laying down layers of materials with atomic thickness on a
substrate (epitaxial growth). This is done by creating a "molecular beam" of a material
that impinges on the substrate in a high-quality vacuum chamber. A cryogenic screening
around the substrate minimizes flux of atoms from the chamber walls. During this
process, it is imperative that the liquid nitrogen supply be stable and of good
quality (the right pressure and temperature) to prevent contamination of the substrate
or interruption of the process. MicroBulk eliminates liquid product outages and
the hassle of troubleshooting piping controls associated with liquid cylinder exchanges.
When you order a Perma-Cyl built with the vacuum-insulated withdrawal, you get engineered
controls designed for this demanding liquid application.
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Heat Treating - Cryotempering - Thermal Spray Coating
Heat treating and cryotempering processes are dependent on the quality of the nitrogen
gas and liquid supply to maintain production at peak performance. With the MicroBulk
system directly piped to the equipment or conveniently transported with the caster
base Perma-Cyl, these applications are assured of a consistent supply of nitrogen
with minimal operator intervention. In the thermal spray coating process, oxygen
or argon is used at high pressure and high flows. With the Perma-Cyl VHP ZX coil
option, your gas supply will exceed these requirements and provide long-term trouble-free
service.
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Oxygen Therapy - Hyperbaric Chamber - Cryotherapy
Medical applications have some of the most stringent gas requirements and the MicroBulk
system meets these requirements with NF grade availability. Liquid oxygen for respiratory
therapy is easily and safely dispensed from a Perma-Cyl into the Liberator® and
Stroller style systems to lower distribution costs. Similarly, the Perma-Cyl is
an excellent solution as the main oxygen gas supply for hyperbaric chambers. NF
grade nitrogen can also be supplied for gas applications to operate pneumatic surgical
tools and supply liquid for medical uses such as cryotherapy.
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Food and Beverage Packaging
In beverage packaging, liquid nitrogen is used to create a positive pressure in
non-carbonated drinks to improve the containers rigidity for lower-cost handling.
Additionally, this process eliminates oxygen to improve the products shelf life.
For food packaging, nitrogen gas yields the same benefits and when combined with
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide for processing meat, a longer shelf life of the
desired red color is maintained. The Perma-Cyl gives you optimum control of your
liquid and gas supply for maximum production uptime.
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Purging and Blanketing
Inert purging and blanketing with nitrogen or argon gas is a common processing step
in many manufacturing applications. These range from pharmaceutical to chemical
to the wine industry, and they require a secure supply of gas for optimum processing
results. With a dedicated Perma-Cyl and the optional telemetry system, you are assured
of a continuous, oxygen-free gas supply because cylinder change outs are eliminated.
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Electronic Manufacturing and Testing
Electronic grade manufacturing requires an Ultra High Purity gas stream void of
contamination. The Perma-Cyl UHP is built with all stainless steel construction
from the internal vaporizer to the exterior plumbing to maintain gas purity. And
with the MicroBulk delivery system, the reduced handling results in higher purity
over conventional cylinder supplies. In a related business, printed circuit board
testing performed in liquid nitrogen-powered environmental test chambers require
quality liquid at the point of use. For intermittent uses or small chambers, the
Perma-Cyl series offers a variety of options to customize the installation for optimum
benefits.