{"product_id":"perfect-purge-fme-weld-dams-reusable-pipe-purge-dam-with-gas-fitting-safe-t-sponge®","title":"Perfect Purge FME Weld Dams — Reusable Pipe Purge Dam with Gas Fitting (Safe-T-Sponge®)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProtect the weld root, waste less argon — a reusable purge dam that sets up in seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you weld pipe with an inert-gas process (TIG\/GTAW, MIG), the inside of the\njoint has to be flooded with argon so the weld root doesn't oxidize or \"sugar.\"\nThe Perfect Purge dam does exactly that: a conforming foam dam with a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in\ngas fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e seals one side of the weld zone and feeds purge gas straight\ninto the chamber. Paired with a second dam on the far side, it contains the purge\nto a small volume — protecting root quality while using far less gas than packing\nthe line with tape, paper, or film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy crews switch to it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in gas fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e — inject purge gas directly through the dam; no separate injector rig to fuss with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike water-soluble paper or film, it's not consumed in the weld and needs no flush-out afterward, saving labor and cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConforms to the pipe ID\u003c\/strong\u003e for a snug seal and a tight purge volume, which means less argon to reach a low-oxygen weld zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast in, fast out\u003c\/strong\u003e — seat it, purge, weld, pull it by the loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-halogen, low-metals construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with lot-number traceability; nuclear \u0026amp; fossil compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose your configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Set\u003c\/strong\u003e — one gas-fitting purge dam \u003cem\u003eplus\u003c\/em\u003e one laminated dam for the opposite side: everything you need to purge a single joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDam Only\u003c\/strong\u003e — just the gas-fitting purge dam, for replacement or when you already have a second dam on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"–38\" (matched to pipe inside diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Set (dam + laminated sponge) or Dam Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212°F (100°C) standard. \u003cem\u003eHigh-temp purge builds to ~350°F are available — request a quote.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes — not a single-use consumable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e made to order, about 5 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; care (always follow site welding \u0026amp; FME procedures)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace a dam on each side of the weld zone; connect purge gas to the fitting and verify oxygen levels before striking an arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure adequate ventilation — purge gases can displace oxygen in enclosed spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect before and after each use; account for and replace any damaged dam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep clear of direct slag and prolonged extreme heat beyond the temperature rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDon't soak in solvents or oils; don't cut or step on the dam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach a lanyard for vertical-down placement so the dam is always retrievable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a high-temp purge dam, a custom size, or documentation (SDS \/ cert of\ncompliance)?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rfq\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e or add a note to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"accesssolutions.net","offers":[{"title":"5\" \/ 127 mm","offer_id":45219713056791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ 152 mm","offer_id":45219713089559,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" \/ 203 mm","offer_id":45219713122327,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" \/ 254mm","offer_id":45219713155095,"sku":null,"price":153.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" \/ 304 mm","offer_id":45219713187863,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\" \/ 355 mm","offer_id":45219713220631,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" \/ 406 mm","offer_id":45219713253399,"sku":null,"price":223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" \/ 457 mm","offer_id":45219713286167,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" \/ 508 mm","offer_id":45219713318935,"sku":null,"price":261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\" \/ 558 mm","offer_id":45219713351703,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" \/ 609 mm","offer_id":45219713384471,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26\" \/ 660 mm","offer_id":45219713417239,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28\" \/ 711 mm","offer_id":45219713450007,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\" \/ 762 mm","offer_id":45219713482775,"sku":null,"price":364.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" \/ 812 mm","offer_id":45219713515543,"sku":null,"price":414.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\" \/ 863 mm","offer_id":45219713548311,"sku":null,"price":488.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\" \/ 914 mm","offer_id":45219713581079,"sku":null,"price":522.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38\" \/ 965 mm","offer_id":45219713613847,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5754\/7287\/files\/Purge2.jpg?v=1781551606","url":"https:\/\/www.accesssolutions.net\/products\/perfect-purge-fme-weld-dams-reusable-pipe-purge-dam-with-gas-fitting-safe-t-sponge%c2%ae","provider":"accesssolutions.net","version":"1.0","type":"link"}