Regulator/flowmeter combination

Optiflow TM

Optiflow™ – How much will it save you?

TYPE OF WELD

Welding wire
100% 75% spot welds 50% spot welds 25% spot welds
consumption
spot welds 25% long welds 50% long welds 75% long welds
/year. Tons
GBP EUR GBP EUR GBP EUR GBP EUR
1 583 667 467 533 350 400 233 267
2 1,167 1,333 933 1,067 700 800 467 533
3 1,750 2,000 1,400 1,600 1,050 1,200 700 800
4 2,333 2,667 1,867 2,133 1,400 1,600 933 1,067
5 2,917 3,333 2,333 2,667 1,750 2,000 1,167 1,333

Regulators
10 5,833 6,667 4,667 5,333 3,500 4,000 2,333 2,667
8,750 10,000 7,000 8,000 5,250 6,000 3,500 4,000

The amount of gas you save with Optiflow™ depends on how much you weld. The more short welds you have, the
larger your saving.

Example: If you normally consume around five tons of welding wire per year and half of your welds are long welds
and the rest are spot welds, you can, by investing in an Optiflow, save 2000 EUR per year!

Ordering Information

Fitting Inlet and Gas Gas

Description Part Number
Style Outlet Service Flow
Optiflow™, ar/mix side entry British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016991
Optiflow™, ar/mix bottom entry British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016992
Optiflow™, ar/mix bottom entry lockable British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016993
Optiflow™, ar/mix side entry lockable British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016994
Optiflow™ II, ar/mix bottom entry British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016996
Optiflow™ II, ar/mix side entry British G 5/8" BSP inlet G 3/8" BSP Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016997
Optiflow™, outlet point British G 3/8" BSP inlet with Nipple Outlet Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016998
Optiflow™, outlet point lockable British G 3/8" BSP inlet with Nipple Outlet Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700016999
Optiflow™, for altop w.quick connector British Quick Connectors Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700017000
Optiflow™, ar/mix s/e nevoc British NEVOC inlet G 3/8" Outlet RH Argon/Mix Gases 30 LPM 0700017001

Optiflow spares

Description Part Number

Optiflow™ Replacement Gauge 0700016985
Optiflow™ Replacement Flowmeter 0700016986

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Gas Safety
Replacement recommendations

To ascertain the exact month of manufacture of an ESAB EDGE, or G Series regulator, the date stamp
code appears on the back, typically for example: CMV. The code is translated thus; *The FIRST letter is the
ASSEMBLY LOCATION

Month Year Lettering Format Chart For Assembly Location

January A 2010 T Assembly Location Lettering Style

February B 2011 U USA GOTHIC
March C 2012 V MEXICO ITALIC
April D 2013 W
May E 2014 Y GOTHIC, WITH THE LETTER 'C'
CHINA BEFORE THE DATE CODE
June F 2015 Z
EXAMPLE: CMV = CHINA, DECEMBER, 2012
July G 2016 A

Regulators
August H 2017 B
September J 2018 C
October K 2019 D
November L 2020 E
December M 2021 F

Therefore a regulator marked CMV was manufactured in December 2012 in China.

To ascertain the exact month of manufacture of ESAB and Murex regulators, the date stamp code appears on
the back, typically for example: E3AF. The code is translated thus: *The LAST letter is the ASSEMBLY LOCATION

Decade Year Month Assembly Location

A = 1970 1 6 A = January G = July F = Florence
B = 1980 2 7 B = February H = August
C = 1990 3 8 C = March J = September
D = 2000 4 9 D = April K = October
E = 2010 5 E = May L = November
F = June M = December

Therefore the regulator marked E3AF was manufactured in January 2013 in Florence.

For ESAB Elite series regulators manufactured from December 2013, there will be a change to the aforementioned
manufacturing date coding system. This new code will remain permanently engraved in the same location as previous
and will be translated thus:

13 M 16 O 13M16O

YEAR MONTH DAY REVISION

Therefore, the regulator marked 13M16O was manufactured on 16th December 2013.

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 Oxy-Fuel Cutting & Welding Outfits
EDGE Series and G-Series Kits
TM

ESAB cutting & welding outfits are designed to meet the requirements of modern industrial applications.
Available with either EDGE or G Series oxygen and acetylene regulators. Kits contain regulators, shank, welding
mixer, cutting attachment, nozzles, gas hose, FBA’s and accessories. ESAB cutting and welding kits are supplied
ready to use with a sturdy carry case to allow for safe and easy transportation.

CA444 NM Cutting Attachment

Outfits

WH443 NM Welding Handle

Deluxe Outfit Includes:

„„ Oxygen regulator
„„ Fuel gas regulator
„„ Torch shank
„„ Cutting attachment
„„ Cutting nozzle
„„ Welding nozzle
„„ Oxygen flashback arrestor
„„ Acetylene flashback arrestor
„„ Hose
„„ Spark lighter
„„ Goggles
„„ Nozzle cleaner

nn EDGE Regulators feature highly durable recessed gauges and SLAM™ shock-absorbing knob to protect
regulator and cylinder valve in the event of a fall.
nn G Series Regulators feature large, clear scale gauges with colour coded operational guidelines, and colour
coded PA knobs for ease of use and clear identification of gas type.
nn NM Combination Torch has a Non-slip handle that is ergonomic and comfortable, easing stress on the hand
along with a forged brass body and stainless steel valves for extended operational life and increased safety.
nn Kits contain the 3 function ESAB FRT Model flash back arrestors.
nn Sturdy, hard carry case to transport equipment.

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 Gas Safety
Replacement recommendations
ESAB regulators benefit from two permanently marked codes on their bodies. Flashback Arrestors are
marked on their label. This shows the manufacture date in code plus an additional inspection/replacement
stamp typically showing the year at which we recommend the equipment be replaced. This dual system
provides the essential age information required by the user/inspector.

Pressure regulators and flashback arrestors contain elastomeric components which deteriorate with age and
cause the units to fail in service.

Pressure regulators in ‘low wear’ situations such as educational establishments, laboratories and similar
applications are particularly prone to failure. Indeed, a number of serious incidents have occurred as a result
of an elastomeric component failure such as a large discharge of gas from the over pressure relief valve.
The consequences of such releases can be atmospheric enrichment or depletion leading to fires or
asphyxiation. They can also lead to a variety of other unsafe conditions.
Regulators

In response to the need for industry safety, the British Compressed Gases Association recommended in
their Code of Practice 7 that Regulators and Flashback Arrestors be replaced or refurbished after 5 years
in service or manufacturers recommendation. This is an excellent recommendation and has been widely
adopted by the industry.

„„ESAB style regulator „„ESAB flashback arrestors

5 YEAR DATE STAMP

REPLACEMENT

STANDARD

GAS TYPE CLASS

5 YEAR
MAX INLET REPLACEMENT
PRESSURE
MAX OUTLET
PRESSURE

DATE STAMP

„„ESAB EDGE style regulator „„ESAB G Series regulator rear

INSPECT /
REPLACE 2021, CMV
MODEL & WORKING INSPECT/
PRESSURES REPLACE
2019

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 Gas Safety
Replacement recommendations
ESAB regulators benefit from two permanently marked codes on their bodies. Flashback Arrestors are
marked on their label. This shows the manufacture date in code plus an additional inspection/replacement
stamp typically showing the year at which we recommend the equipment be replaced. This dual system
provides the essential age information required by the user/inspector.

Pressure regulators and flashback arrestors contain elastomeric components which deteriorate with age and
cause the units to fail in service.

Pressure regulators in ‘low wear’ situations such as educational establishments, laboratories and similar
applications are particularly prone to failure. Indeed, a number of serious incidents have occurred as a result
of an elastomeric component failure such as a large discharge of gas from the over pressure relief valve.
The consequences of such releases can be atmospheric enrichment or depletion leading to fires or
asphyxiation. They can also lead to a variety of other unsafe conditions.
Regulators

In response to the need for industry safety, the British Compressed Gases Association recommended in
their Code of Practice 7 that Regulators and Flashback Arrestors be replaced or refurbished after 5 years
in service or manufacturers recommendation. This is an excellent recommendation and has been widely
adopted by the industry.

„„ESAB style regulator „„ESAB flashback arrestors

5 YEAR DATE STAMP

REPLACEMENT

STANDARD

GAS TYPE CLASS

5 YEAR
MAX INLET REPLACEMENT
PRESSURE
MAX OUTLET
PRESSURE

DATE STAMP

„„ESAB EDGE style regulator „„ESAB G Series regulator rear

INSPECT /
REPLACE 2021, CMV
MODEL & WORKING INSPECT/
PRESSURES REPLACE
2019

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