Callington · Welding Consumables
Callington CalGuard Nozzle Dip Gel is a non-toxic, silicone-free blue gel that welding torch nozzles are dipped into while hot, preventing spatter adhering to MIG nozzles, contact tips, positioners and fixtures, supplied in a 400 g container packed 12 per carton.
Price on request. Supplied from Abu Dhabi across the UAE and GCC — quotations include confirmed lead time and delivery terms.
Where it is used
Features
Dipping applies product only where it is needed, which is the main practical advantage over an aerosol. An operator spraying a nozzle inevitably coats the surrounding area and the air; a dip transfers a measured film to the part that matters and nothing else.
Callington describes the gel as generally considered non-toxic, which makes it straightforward to site a dip pot at the welding station. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for acute and chronic health information before writing it into a method statement.
Contains no silicones, so it does not cause the fisheye and adhesion failures that silicone contamination produces in paint and powder coating — defects that typically surface long after the welding is finished and are expensive to trace.
Supplied ready to use with no mixing or dilution, in a 400 g container packed 12 units per carton. There is no preparation step to get wrong and no dilution ratio to drift.
Flash point is above 220 °C (PMCC) with a boiling point above 350 °C, which is a meaningful safety margin for a product that is deliberately applied to a hot nozzle.
Ideal for steel, aluminium and alloys, so one consumable covers a mixed fabrication shop.
Preventing spatter adhering to the nozzle and contact tip keeps shielding gas flow unrestricted. Restricted gas flow causes pitting and porosity in the weld, so this is weld-quality control as much as consumable economy.
Technical data
Published manufacturer specifications. Where a figure affects your welding procedure, confirm it against the instruction manual for your specific configuration.
| Appearance | Blue gel |
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| Specific gravity | 0.82 |
| Boiling point | >350 °C |
| Flash point | >220 °C (PMCC) |
| Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Silicone content | Silicone free — paintable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable (per product label) |
| Ozone | Ozone safe (per product label) |
| Container size | 400 g |
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| Units per carton | 12 |
| Toxicity | Generally considered non-toxic. Refer to the CalGuard Nozzle Dip Gel Material Safety Data Sheet for acute and chronic health information. |
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Ordering information
Quote these part numbers on your enquiry or LPO to guarantee the exact configuration. If you are unsure which variant suits your application, send us the joint details and we will specify it.
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| CalGuard Nozzle Dip Gel, 400 g Packed 12 units per carton. | 1460/400 |
| Description | Part number |
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| S-Weld Spatter Guard anti-spatter aerosol, 454 g Non-flammable spray, for base metal as well as torch components. | 1450/454 |
| CalGuard Anti-Spatter Spray, water based, 400 ml aerosol Water based, biodegradable. Also available in 750 ml, 5 L, 20 L and 200 L. | 1400/400 |
Operating essentials
Ensure the nozzle is clean and free from weld spatter, and replace any worn components first. Dipping a nozzle that already has spatter adhering to it traps the build-up rather than preventing it.
Start to weld briefly to heat the nozzle. When the nozzle is hot, dip it into the CalGuard gel and drain off any excess if necessary. The gel is designed to be applied to a hot nozzle — that is what makes the film form and adhere.
Continue to re-dip the nozzle to maintain an even coat, as often as the work requires. There is no fixed interval; the coat is maintained by observation.
Avoid build-up of gel in the diffuser by storing the torch pointing downwards when not in use. Gel accumulating in the diffuser restricts gas flow — the exact problem the product exists to prevent.
Downloads
Need the instruction manual or spare parts list for this machine? Request it from weldiv@pofis.ae and we will send the current revision.
Frequently asked
Make sure the nozzle is clean and worn parts are replaced. Weld briefly to heat the nozzle, then dip the hot nozzle into the gel and drain off any excess. Re-dip as required during production to maintain an even coat. The nozzle must be hot — dipping a cold nozzle does not form a proper film.
Both, for different jobs. Dip gel treats the torch front end with controlled usage and no overspray, which suits production and robotic cells. A spray such as S-Weld Spatter Guard is needed for base metal, fixtures and positioners, where dipping is impossible.
Yes — it is silicone free, so it does not cause the paint and powder coating adhesion problems silicone-based products are known for.
Callington describes it as generally considered non-toxic and user friendly. Its flash point is above 220 °C (PMCC), a substantial margin for a product applied to a hot nozzle. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for acute and chronic health information before writing it into a method statement.
Excess gel runs back down the nozzle when the torch is left pointing upwards. Store the torch pointing downwards when not in use. Build-up in the diffuser restricts shielding gas flow, which is precisely what the product is meant to prevent.
A 400 g container, part number 1460/400, packed 12 units per carton.
POFIS supplies the Callington spatter protection range from Abu Dhabi across the UAE and GCC. Request a quotation on this page or email weldiv@pofis.ae for price, carton quantities and lead time.
Procurement & supply
The Callington CalGuard Nozzle Dip Gel is supplied from Abu Dhabi by Perfect Oilfield & Industrial Supply LLC across the UAE and GCC. The information below covers what procurement and QA/QC departments normally need before raising a purchase order.
Stock items dispatch from Abu Dhabi within 24–48 hours. Indent items are quoted with a confirmed lead time at the time of offer.
POFIS is an approved ADNOC vendor and is listed on the approved vendor lists (AVL) of major operators and EPC contractors across the GCC. We can complete supplier registration and prequalification documentation on request.
Standard credit terms are available to registered corporate accounts. LPO, LC and advance payment are all accepted.
Delivery across the UAE and the wider GCC. Quotations can be issued on EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP terms to suit your project.
Product is supplied to the manufacturer’s published specification, with a Certificate of Conformance available for every batch.
Technical support on product selection, inspection procedure and resupply from our Abu Dhabi welding division.
Price on request
Send the form and the POFIS welding division replies with pricing, confirmed lead time, delivery terms and availability. Tell us who you are and what the job is, so the reply can be specific to it rather than a catalogue price list.
