David E. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Back in the day when most anti-spatter spray was solvent based, it would keep my mig shroud and tip pretty much slag free, or at least easy to clean. Nowadays this water based stuff keeps my workpiece spatter free but is useless for the gun, tip and shroud. I know of tins that you can stick "it" in, and there are still sprays. What is your favourite?? I might not be able to get it over here, but being self employed I don't get out much, all advice appreciated. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Believe it or not....I have used PAM, yep, you read it right, PAM the stuff you spray in you cooking pans to keep stuff from sticking. and if you get the 'buttered' flavored it smells like pop corn! Seriously, the stuff does work and is much cheaper that the stuff at the welding supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kehler Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 An old boilermaker once told me to use "Vicks Vaporub" said it keeps your sinuses clear at the same time. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcostello Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Shame you are not closed as I have about 11 cans surplus to needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am a Pam man myself too. Smells good when the steel is hot. Better than the silcone based sprays which makes your eye water and your nose burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Pam cooking spray used mostly here too, but I gotta try the Vaporub somtime. LOL. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Is Pam a spray on vegetable oil? We don't have it over here but I can look for something similar, or try Vapour- rub. ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 PAM is used to spray on you cooking pots or pans to keep what you are cooking from sticking to the bottom/sides. Really good on cookie sheets...or so I've been told...don't get too many cookies here...sigh....I really do like home made chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal-n-raisins, or snicker-doodles,or....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks to all for the replies.I know it is a mundane subject, unfortunately we don't have a vegetable oil in spray form here, so I got a selection of products from my local welding supplier. Favourite so far is a "Tip-Dip" waxy consistency which melts onto hot shroud and tip. One dip/hour does the job for me, sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The main ingredient in Pam,I think,is lecithin.... Maybe look for Soy Lecithin based spray.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Label reads on a can of PAM original canola oil, grain alcohol from corn (added for clarity), lecithin from soybeans (prevents sticking), and propellant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I bought a plastic jar of nozzle dip, gooey greasy stuff but it keeps things spatter free. Only problem, the nozzle has to be hot to dip it properly. Word of caution, make sure that any sprays don't contain clorinated hydrocarbons, perchlorethylene, trichlorethylene, methylene chloride etc. The key phrase is "CHLOR" these products turn to phosgene gas when heated. Probably wouldn't product enough to hurt you but you never know. With Phosgene you can be right a thousand times but you can only be wrong once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDoug Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 A real eye opener. As they say Safety is no accident !! http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 A real eye opener. As they say Safety is no accident !! http://www.brewracin...es.com/id75.htm It's amazing this guy waited 9 days to go to the ER after he knew phosgene was a factor..... :rolleyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko 58 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 G'Day to All I use spray cooking oil it's cheap and i works, the smell of chips yeh Cheers John :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 PAM olive oil spray works fine. So does Vaseline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 @ David E.A Pam type product is "spray & cook" ask for it in ASDA and LIDLE and the like I'm sure they will find you that or something similar. Good luck on your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Pam smells like old fish, I prefer tofu...... ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have found that using a different type of shielding gas helps with the splatter issue. Try a 90/10 (90%Argon and 10% Oxy), works GREAT, even for Stainless Steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 I have found that using a different type of shielding gas helps with the splatter issue. Try a 90/10 (90%Argon and 10% Oxy), works GREAT, even for Stainless Steel. Yes Thats the mix I use, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 @ David E.A Pam type product is "spray & cook" ask for it in ASDA and LIDLE and the like I'm sure they will find you that or something similar. Good luck on your search! Thanks Ian, I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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