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Manufacturing is a vast industry with an equally broad range of industrial gas needs—and Messer is here to assist with all of them. From advanced welding and cutting to additive manufacturing, heat treatments and cryocleaning, we are your one-stop source for safe, dependable and effective solutions.
Argon is widely used for blanketing, purging, pressure transfer, and creating controlled environments in applications involving highly reactive or heat-sensitive chemicals and nuclear fuels.
In industrial autoclaves, argon helps maintain an inert atmosphere essential for certain industry and manufacturing codes. Messer can support customers who require argon to meet these strict process and safety standards.
In welding, argon shields the molten weld pool from atmospheric gases, producing cleaner, stronger welds with fewer defects.
Argon and argon mixtures are used in:
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or TIG) when welding non-ferrous metals like aluminum, magnesium, copper and titanium. It can also be used in high precision stainless steel work for food grade, aerospace and automotive exhaust applications.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG) when welding carbon steel and in stainless steel for high-volume structural and industrial applications.
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) for thin ferrous and non-ferrous metals materials and aerospace components.
Laser welding for high-precision welding applications in automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
Argon is commonly used as a shielding gas in laser cutting processes. It provides an inert atmosphere that prevents oxidation and contamination of the metal being cut. The laser generates extremely high heat, melting or vaporizing the material with precision, while argon protects the cut edges and helps achieve clean, high-quality finishes. Argon’s properties make it suitable for cutting a wide range of metals, including stainless steel and aluminum, where maintaining metal integrity is critical.
Argon plays a key role in glass manufacturing and processing by providing an inert atmosphere that prevents oxidation and contamination during tempering, coating, and annealing.
Argon is also used in insulating glass products to improve energy efficiency and performance. By filling the space between panes in double- or triple-glass assemblies (e.g., windows, skylights, curtain walls, and façades), argon reduces heat transfer, enhances thermal insulation, and improves overall comfort, helping to lower energy costs in buildings and homes.
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