Anti-Spatter & Nozzle Tip Dip — ABICOR Binzel® & Cantesco®

Anti-spatter liquids, aerosols, ceramic spray and nozzle tip dip that keep welding spatter off MIG nozzles, contact tips and work pieces.
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Anti-spatter keeps weld spatter from sticking to MIG nozzles, contact tips, fixtures and the work, so you spend less time grinding and cleaning. The right one depends on how you apply it and how long you need it to last.

MIG nozzle and contact tip clogged with weld spatter

Why use anti-spatter?

This is what a MIG nozzle looks like without it. Spatter welds itself to the nozzle and builds up inside, choking the opening the shielding gas flows through. Poor gas coverage is a leading cause of porosity in the weld. Anti-spatter puts a film between the spatter and the metal, so it brushes or taps off instead of sticking, and your nozzles and contact tips last longer.

Quick pick: how you will use it

Applying by hand, bought in bulkABI-Shield, AS or ESRobotic cell with a misting systemABI-Mist or OrganicA spray can for quick touch-upsES-16-A or QP-16-ALongest-lasting coat on nozzlesCeramic: CRM-16-A or ABI-Shield ceramic sprayDipping the hot nozzle between weldsABI-Gel or TD-16

Side-by-side comparison

Type Product Base How you apply it Flammability (from SDS) Why choose it Shop
Bulk liquid ABICOR Binzel ABI-Shield anti-spatterABICOR Binzel® ABI-Shield Surfactant, water based Liquid Not classified as hazardous Not affected by freezing; washes off with water. 4 × 1 gal · 5 gal · 55 gal
Bulk liquid Cantesco AS anti-spatter drumCantesco® AS Surfactant, water based Liquid, ready to use Not flammable; not classified as hazardous Non-chlorinated, no solvents; corrosion inhibitors cut grinding and clean-up. 1 gal · 5 gal · 55 gal
Bulk liquid Cantesco ES anti-spatter drumCantesco® ES Water-based emulsion of natural oils Spray or brush; shake 30 s Non-flammable; not classified as hazardous High-solids film you can weld through while wet; neutral pH with rust inhibitor. 1 gal · 5 gal · 55 gal
Robotic ABICOR Binzel ABI-Mist robotic anti-spatterABICOR Binzel® ABI-Mist Water based, oil-free Robotic misting systems Not classified as hazardous Low viscosity atomizes in misting systems; won't affect seals in the cell; stays stable at high temperature. 4 × 1 gal · 5 gal · 55 gal
Robotic ABICOR Binzel Organic anti-spatterABICOR Binzel® Organic Vegetable oil based Robotic welding cells Not classified as hazardous Freeze-resistant; less grinding and brushing after welding. 1 gal · 5 gal · 55 gal
Aerosol Cantesco ES-16-A aerosol canCantesco® ES-16-A Water based Aerosol can Non-flammable aerosol (pressurized) Same water-based formula as ES; no ozone-depleting propellants. 12 × 16 oz
Aerosol Cantesco QP-16-A aerosol canCantesco® QP-16-A Quick Protect Plant oil in liquefied gas propellant Aerosol can Danger: extremely flammable aerosol Matches solvent-based performance without chlorinated solvents; dries instantly; heat resistant. 12 × 16 oz
Ceramic Cantesco CRM-16-A ceramic aerosol canCantesco® CRM-16-A Ceramic (boron nitride) Aerosol can Danger: extremely flammable aerosol Dries to a solid coating that won't drip into the weld; one coat lasts up to 8 hours of welding. 12 × 9.6 oz
Ceramic ABICOR Binzel ABI-Shield ceramic sprayABICOR Binzel® ABI-Shield ceramic spray Ceramic Aerosol can; add the 192.0256 coating cap Danger: extremely flammable aerosol Silicone-free white ceramic film; dries in about 5 seconds; suits automated, long welding runs. 12 + display · Coating cap
Tip dip ABICOR Binzel ABI-Gel nozzle tip dipABICOR Binzel® ABI-Gel Gel Dip the nozzle, or brush on Not classified as hazardous Spatter inside the nozzle won't stick and comes out easily. 12 × 16 oz
Tip dip Cantesco TD-16 nozzle tip dipCantesco® TD-16 USP-grade materials Dip the hot nozzle, or brush on Non-flammable; not classified as hazardous Non-toxic, odorless; no silicones or chlorinated solvents; resists cracking. 12 × 16 oz

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What the differences mean

Liquid vs. ceramic

Liquid anti-spatter leaves a thin film that you re-apply often. Ceramic sprays dry to a solid coating that won't drip into the weld and lasts much longer: Cantesco® rates one coat of CRM-16-A at up to 8 hours of welding.

Flammable or not

All of the bulk liquids and both tip dips are non-flammable. CRM-16-A, QP-16-A and the ABI-Shield ceramic spray are extremely flammable aerosols; ES-16-A is a non-flammable aerosol. Check the Safety Data Sheet before you store or use any aerosol near the arc.

Why tip dip

Dipping a hot nozzle coats the inside, where spatter builds up and blocks gas flow. Cantesco® TD-16 is packed in a metal can, so a hot nozzle can't burn through the bottom the way it can with a plastic jar.

Safety Data Sheets for every product are on our Safety Data Sheets page. Comparing coolants? See the coolant comparison chart.

ABICOR® and Binzel® are registered trademarks of Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Cantesco® is a brand of KEMPER SYSTEM.

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