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Argon-1 Gas Management System

For enclosures up to 6m3

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Overview

Inert’s Argon-1 single column gas management system is equipped with high-capacity purification columns, 0-60 CFM variable speed blower and 1.5-inch diameter gas loop for standard glovebox flow rate of inert gas. This system is perfect for medium throughput or small to mid-size enclosures that require an < 1ppm O2 and H2O inert atmosphere. The free-standing design allows for easy retro-fit of existing glove boxes, simplifying replacement of obsolete control systems with the latest in gas purification technology.

 

Our Gas Management Systems provide a < 1ppm O2 and H2O inert atmosphere required for a multitude of air-sensitive applications.

 

Download Argon Data Sheet

Regenerable Purification Coulmn Dual Regenerable Purification Coulmn Quad Regenerable Purification Column Large Capacity Solvent Removal Regenerable Large Capacity Solvent Removal Max Enclosure Volume
Argon-1
6m3
Argon-1-SR
6m3
Argon-1-RSR
6m3
Regenerable Purifying Column: Single purifier column containing oxygen and moisture removing materials. When the purifier material becomes saturated it must be regenerated. During regeneration the enclosure is isolated form the purifier so no oxygen and moisture removal occurs.
Dual Regenerable Purifying Column: Dual purifier design. One purifier column is removing oxygen and moisture from the atmosphere whilst the second purifier column is being regenerated.
Quad Regenerable Purifying Column: 2 pairs of purifier columns. Each pair of columns is removing oxygen and moisture whilst the other pair is being regenerated.
Large Capacity Solvent Removal: Contains activated carbon. Carbon must be replaced when saturated.
Regenerable Large Capacity Solvent Removal: Contains Molecular Sieve. Solvent trapped in the sieve can be removed by the regeneration process.

Specifications

Piping and fittings 304 stainless steel
Circulation piping 40 mm diameter with DN 40 ISO-KF flanges for easy connection to customer enclosure
External dimensions (excluding vacuum pump) 26″ (660 mm) Wide x 36″ (914 mm) Deep x 32″ (813 mm) High
External surfaces RAL 9011 (Graphite Black)
Casters for mobility
Purity Level
< 1ppm O2 and H2O when connected to a glovebox system that has a leak rate of < 0.05 vol%/h
O2 capacity = 43 L per purifier column
H2O capacity = 1800 g per purifier column
Purifier Column Valves
Automated purifier column valves Interlocked with the blower. Blower will not run if the valves fail to open
Circulation Blower
Variable speed circulation blower 120 cfm max flow rate blower
Max flow rate through purifier column 60 cfm (101 m3/h)
PLC Control
6″ color touch screen
Trending screen Pressure, O2 and H2O value is logged for 24 hours
Pressure Control
Automatic pressure control (+/- 15 mbar)
Manual pressure control Footswitch
Regeneration Sequence
Automatic blower restart after regeneration
Purge
Purge valve O2 level, timer or manually controlled
Vacuum
Vacuum pump 10 cfm (17 m3/h) rotary vane pump with oil mist eliminator & oil return kit
Eco Mode Features
Vacuum pump timer Shuts pump off for energy reduction
Automated blower speed control O2 level adjusts blower speed
System Gas Requirements
Working gas 399.995% Ar
Working gas pressure 55 psi (3.8 bar)
working gas flow rate 250 l/min
Regeneration gas 3-7% H2, balance Ar
Regeneration gas pressure 5-7 psi (0.3-0.5 bar)
Regeneration gas flow rate 30 l/min

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