Build a “Clean Arc System” (Less Cleanup, More Arc Time)
If your shop has a “mystery employee” that eats time, burns consumables, and makes everyone grumpy… it’s spatter + cleanup.
The good news: you don’t need a hundred products to fix it. You need a system- a repeatable routine that keeps nozzles clean, parts paint-ready, and your welders focused on arc time instead of scraping, chipping, and cussing.
Welcome to the KCI Clean Arc System: a small set of tried-and-tested products that make your weld area cleaner, your gear last longer, and your day move faster. KCI’s been manufacturing welding chemicals in Charlotte, NC since 1981, with a simple focus: quality, service, and fair pricing.
What “Clean Arc” actually means (in plain shop English)
A clean arc system is about controlling 3 things:
- Spatter doesn’t stick (or it wipes off fast)
- Nozzles and tips stay open (gas flow stays stable)
- Your surfaces stay finish-friendly (no silicone contamination surprises)
KCI’s anti-spatter lineup is built around water-based, non-toxic, silicone-free protection- so you can reduce buildup without creating downstream headaches.
The KCI Clean Arc System: what to use (and when)
1) Pre-shift: Lay down your barrier (pick the right tool for the job)
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D500 Water Based Anti-Spatter (Case Pack)
Great for general anti-spatter coverage when you want a biodegradable, water-soluble, silicone-free option that’s paint compatible.
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/d500-1-gallon -
Weld Shield Premium Anti-Spatter & Nozzle Shield 1630 (14 oz spray)
Built for MIG use, water-based + non-toxic + silicone-free, and it includes a corrosion inhibitor. It also uses a BOV delivery system (cleaner application, less mess).
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/weld-shield-premium-anti-spatter-and-nozzle-shield-1630 -
Whale Spray CERAMIC WS1805 (when heat/duty cycle is heavy)
This is your “bring out the serious stuff” option: a ceramic-based coating designed to hold up under extreme heat, helping cut downtime and consumable replacement.
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/whale-spray-ceramic-ws1805-high-performance-ceramic-anti-spatter-spray
2) Between welds: Keep the nozzle clean in seconds (not minutes)
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Nozzle Gel (Dip)
Quick dip = protective barrier that helps keep spatter from building up on MIG nozzles and tips. It’s non-toxic, non-flammable, odorless, and silicone-free.
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/nozzle-gel-dip
3) Robotic cells: Use the product that respects your equipment
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Robotic Water Based Anti-Spatter
Designed for robotic applications, oil-free, ready to use (no dilution), not flammable, and formulated so it won’t mess with seals/materials in welding stations.
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/robotic-anti-spatter
4) End of shift: Clean the stuff that slows tomorrow down
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Flame Cutting Cleaner (16 oz aerosol)
For cleaning grease/oxides/rust from flame cutting machines. It’s non-toxic, non-flammable, includes an anti-rust/anti-corrosion agent, and contains no petroleum solvents or acids.
Product link: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/flame-cutting-cleaner
The 60-second Clean Arc routine (steal this for your shop)
- Start of shift: spray your fixtures / table edges / high-spatter zones (D500 or Weld Shield 1630)
- Every nozzle check: quick dip in Nozzle Gel
- Robotic cell: run Robotic Water Based Anti-Spatter on schedule
- End of shift: hit the flame cutting station with Flame Cutting Cleaner
Call to Clean Arc Action
Ready to spend more time welding and less time scraping? Build your KCI Clean Arc System today:
- Whale Ceramic WS1805: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/whale-spray-ceramic-ws1805-high-performance-ceramic-anti-spatter-spray
- D500: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/d500-1-gallon
- Weld Shield 1630: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/weld-shield-premium-anti-spatter-and-nozzle-shield-1630
- Nozzle Gel Dip: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/nozzle-gel-dip
- Robotic Anti-Spatter: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/robotic-anti-spatter
- Flame Cutting Cleaner: https://www.kciincorporated.com/products/flame-cutting-cleaner
Or browse all KCI products here: https://www.kciincorporated.com/collections/all
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