
Every welder knows that shielding gas coverage is the invisible key to a quality weld. The Victor FM 135 Argon/Helium Flowmeter takes the guesswork out of your gas settings, giving you a clear, easy-to-read visual of your flow rate in Standard Cubic Feet per Hour (SCFH). Whether you are laying down sensitive TIG beads on aluminum with Helium or running high-production MIG on steel with Argon, this flowmeter ensures you are using exactly the right amount of gas—no more, no less.
Let's face it: welding shops are tough on equipment. Tools get dropped, banged, and dragged. That is why Victor ditched the fragile glass tubes found on cheaper units and built the FM 135 with high-impact Lexan. It stays clear so you can read the ball, but it won't shatter if a cable swings into it. This durability means less downtime replacing broken parts and more time under the hood. The unit features a standard 9/16"-18 RH female inlet, making it compatible with most standard gas hoses and regulator outlets used in the industry.
Gas is expensive. The Victor FM 135 is calibrated to operate at 25 PSI, which is a "low surge" pressure setting. This design helps prevent that massive "whoosh" of gas you hear every time you pull the trigger, which not only wastes expensive Argon but can actually pull air into your weld zone and cause porosity. By smoothing out the flow delivery, this flowmeter helps you produce cleaner starts and saves money on every cylinder. It is a professional-grade upgrade for any serious fabricator looking to dial in their process.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Victor |
| Item:Flowmeter |
| Used On Which Gas:Argon/Weldmix |
| Max Inlet:25 PSI |
| Cga Fitting:n/a |
| Gas Type:Argon, Helium |
| Flow Range:4-18 SCFH (Argon), 10-50 SCFH (Helium) |
| Inlet Connection:9/16"-18 RH Female |
| Outlet Connection:5/8"-18 RH Female |
| Material:Brass, Polycarbonate (Lexan) |
| Pressure Calibration:25 PSIG |
| Packaging Description:pack of 1 |
| Max Outlet:60 SCFH |
| Used On Which Gas?:Argon or Weldmix |