摘要 |
A device for supplying a shielding gas to a welding torch, the device including a cylinder (1) for holding the shielding gas, a valve operatively connected to the cylinder for selectively permitting flow of gas from the cylinder, a regulator for controlling the pressure of the gas flow from the cylinder, and a guard assembly (2) coupled to the cylinder (1) and adapted to protect the valve and regulator from external forces, wherein a flow meter (4) incorporated into the guard assembly (2), the flow meter being adapted to receive the nozzle (5) of a welding torch and measure the flow rate of the gas therein. |