An insufficient amount of gas or lack of shielding gas during MIG-MAG welding or TIG welding leads to inadequate protection of the weld seam and can cause welding defects. Causes can include incorrect settings, contaminated components, or defective gas valves.
Possible causes and solutions
Too little shielding gas
Incorrect gas flow rate set on the pressure regulator
Solution: Set the gas flow according to the operating instructions.Pressure regulator contaminated
Solution: Check the nozzle.Torch or gas hose clogged or leaking
Solution: Check and replace if necessary.-
Shielding gas is blown away by draughts
Solution: Shield the workplace against draughts.
No shielding gas
Gas cylinder empty
Solution: Check and replace if necessary.Gas valve on gas cylinder defective
Solution: Check and replace if necessary.Pressure regulator contaminated or defective
Solution: Check and replace if necessary.Gas valve on torch not opened or defective
Solution: Check and replace if necessary.
Note:
If the cause cannot be clearly identified or there is a technical defect that needs to be repaired, please contact us via the contact form.
An overview of all error and information messages can be found in the section Repair and Warranty
Detailed information on operation and further instructions for handling RED devices can be found in the respective operating manual of your welding machine