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Bernard™ MIG Gun Spatter Shield
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Airgas Part #:BER6108E
Manufacturer Part #:6108E
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Item Details
- The ITW / Miller 6108E Shield Spatter is an industrial-grade chemical welding consumable formulated as a high-efficiency barrier fluid. It is engineered to prevent the thermal adhesion of weld spatter onto base metals, contact tips, gas nozzles, shrouds, and surrounding tooling infrastructure during heavy-arc welding operations. This non-silicone, water-based emulsion isolates target surfaces without compromising metallurgical integrity or downstream finishing processes.
Features
- Eliminates Secondary Rework: Prevents hot spatter from fusing to base metal, removing the need for post-weld grinding, chiseling, or wire brushing
- Silicone-Free Composition: Ensures optimal paint and powder-coat adhesion without the risk of fish-eye craters
- In-Process Corrosion Resistance: Contains active flash-rust inhibitors to protect bare steel workpieces from oxidation
- Consumable Life Extension: Increases the lifespan of gas nozzles, contact tips, diffusers, and shrouds by preventing spatter bridges
- High-Heat Stability: Maintains a stable barrier film under intense thermal radiant energy from high-amperage spray-transfer or pulsed GMAW arcs
- User Safety: Zero VOC emission profile minimizes hazardous fumes and workplace exposure in the welder's breathing zone
- Easy Removal: Residue can be wiped off or cleaned with standard aqueous cleaners or solvent prep-wipes
- Non-Flammable: Utilizes nitrogen propellant and water-based chemistry for safe use in high-heat environments
Specifications
- Product Code/SKU: 6108E
- Physical State: Pressurized liquid emulsion / aerosol spray
- Appearance: Opaque, milky white liquid
- Odor: Mild, low-odor threshold
- Carrier Matrix: Water-based emulsion
- Active Shielding Base: Non-silicone
- Propellant Gas: Nitrogen (N2)
- Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.99 – 1.01 @ 20°C (68°F)
- Relative Density: 0.99 – 1.01 g/cm³
- Boiling Point / Range: 100°C (212°F)
- Evaporation Rate: 1 (equivalent to water baseline)
- Percent Volatile by Volume: 95% – 97%
- Flash Point: None (Non-flammable fluid chemistry)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): 0%
- Solvent Profile: Contains no chlorinated hydrocarbons, fluorocarbons, or toxic solvents
- Partition Coefficient (log Pow): < 1
- Viscosity: Water-thin fluid for ultra-fine atomization
- Storage Temperature Limits: 4°C (40°F) to 49°C (120°F)
- Freezing Integrity: Freeze-thaw stable without chemical separation
- Net Weight per Unit: 14 wt. oz. (396 grams)
- Container Delivery System: Industrial aerosol can with ultra-atomizing delivery valve
- Aerosol Can Dimensions: 16 fl. oz. nominal volume cylinder
- GHS Classification: Gas Under Pressure (Liquefied/Compressed Gas)
- OSHA Compliance: 29 CFR 1910.1200
- WHMIS Compliance: Registered for sale across all Canadian provinces
- Biodegradability: Formulated with biodegradable base elements
- Coating Compatibility: Certified paintable and powder-coat friendly
Applications
- GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding / MIG): Applied to gun nozzles, tips, and target weldment faces
- FCAW-G / FCAW-S (Flux-Cored Arc Welding): Captures heavy slag and high-volume spatter droplets
- Automated / Robotic Welding Cells: Used on specialized fixtures, pneumatic clamps, and automatic nozzle-cleaning stations
- Heavy Transportation & Automotive Manufacturing: Applied to chassis, truck beds, railcars, and heavy equipment frames
- Structural Steel Fabrication: Used on columns, beams, plates, and gussets to maintain surfaces for NDT inspection
- Agricultural Equipment Production: OEM assembly of implements, tractors, and processing machinery
- Shipbuilding & Marine Construction: Fabrication of maritime assemblies, bulkheads, and deck configurations
- Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul (MRO): Protection of tooling, jigs, positioners, and bench vices
