Uvex Safety Inc., A Bacou USA Co.    Smithfield, RI 02917 1896
Jul 02, 2002 Willson V-MAXXâ„¢ safety goggle is suited for impact, dust, mist, chemical splash, and welding applications. Wrap-around style provides panoramic vision and is over-the-glasses compatible. Protected by Willson FogBan anti-fog/anti-static coating, model is available in direct and indirect vent versions. Peel-off Mylar goggle covers are available to protect lens from paint and over-spray. Adjustable sport headband offers secure and comfortable fit.

GSI Lumonics    Northville, MI 48167
Jul 01, 2002 Pulsed laser Series JK700TR employs TR Technology, which uses twin-rod oscillator design to increase efficiency and decrease heat input into laser rods. Suitable for welding, drilling, and cutting applications, lasers include power supply which enables peak powers up to 10 kW. Features include Luminator fiber optic cabling, updated optics, and optional GUI for access to system functionality and status.

Heck Industries, Inc.    Hartland, MI 48353
Jun 26, 2002 Hand held 2 hp Model WS-500 removes welds at 6-8 fpm. It uses standard carbide inserts in milling cutter to shave weld beads flush to work piece. Weld shaver will remove only weld and not damage surrounding materials. It can be used for cleaning butt welds and corner welds.

Weldlogic, Inc.    Newbury Park, CA 91320
Jun 24, 2002 Arc Welding Stations, consisting of AWS-150 and Pulsarc, integrate welding elements to provide precision arc systems requiring minimum operator skill. Stations are available with speed control, arc distance control, and wirefeed. TIG and Plasma weld currents from 0.1 to 300 A are offered. Options include computer controlled and front panel controlled systems, welding lathes, positioners, orbital weldheads, and other motion devices.

Malcom Co., Inc. (Distributor of LEISTER Hot Air Tools)    Tiverton, RI 02878
Jun 24, 2002 Model S Welding Pen has protected heating element for operator safety and dial adjustable temperatures from 68 to 1100°F. Powered by 120 Vac and compressed air from shop line or blower, 600 watt pen is available with 9 or 30 ft integrated power cable and air hose. Pen can be held at any angle and is suitable for repairing plastic tanks, ventilation systems, and related products.

Sonobond Ultrasonics    West Chester, PA 19380
Jun 21, 2002 SureWeld 20 kHz ultrasonic plunge welders can assemble cylindrical filters from pleated HEPA filter media. In overlapping applications, ultrasonic welders bond and trim edges of pleated filter media in one step to create 10 in. filter tube, which maintains HEPA rating. SureWeld bonders feature rectangular support columns, which eliminate deflection and keep filter unit in perfect alignment during assembly process.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Jun 21, 2002 Peco 60 Series Weld Heads for small scale welding are available in opposed or parallel gap configurations, and in bench-top or automation modules. All have manual actuation with overforce protection, making them suited for fine welding applications such as medical devices, solar cells, and hybrid circuit manufacturing where operators can control part fit up and check part alignment before welding.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products    Florence, SC 29501
Jun 18, 2002 Classified under AWS A 5.20-95, Coreshield® 6 E70T-6 flux cored wire is suitable for bridge and structural applications in seismic areas. It meets FEMA 353 specs for welding in earthquake-prone regions. Wire provides smooth and stable arc, low spatter, easy-to-remove slag, and lower fume generation level. Coreshield 8 exhibits same characteristics as Coreshield 6, but is for all position welding. Coreshield 6 is for flat and horizontal positions.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Jun 18, 2002 All position (AP) 2209T-1 gas shielded flux cored wire can be welded with either 100% CO₂ or Argon/CO₂ gas mixtures. Wire features spray like arc transfer and slag removal. AP 2209 wire is available in .045 and 1/16 in. dia. Former has 130 to 220 amperage range and 24 to 27 voltage range, while latter offers 170 to 300 amperage range and 25 to 28 voltage range. Composition is balanced to achieve microstructure of ~50% ferrite and 50% austenite.

Hornell, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2340
Jun 18, 2002 Sweatband in leather has three sturdy snaps to hold it in place on helmet's adjustable headband. Head Protector, made from flame and spark-resistant Endura®, attaches to helmet top via two elastic loops. Throat and Side Protector consists of three leather pieces, and extends protection along sides and bottom of neck. Throat Protector's bib-like design extends spark protection along front of throat and upper chest. Speedglas SideWindowsâ„¢ has 5 lenses to increase peripheral vision by 100%.

Waters Equipment Co.    Lansdale, PA 19446 0576
Jun 11, 2002 Hi-Temp Shut-Off Valve for sampling systems responds automatically to temperature, requiring no reset or operator involvement. If temperature reaches 120°F, valve begins to close inlet orifice, and at 130°F, inlet orifice fully closes. Ram-type plug provides tight seal upon shutoff, and valve automatically opens when temperature cools. Valve is made of stainless steel and Teflon® and is rated for 3000 psi.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
May 31, 2002 Ultrafeed® 4000 4-roll wire feeder is suitable for semi-automatic welding with solid and flux-cored wires from 0.024 to 1/8 in. Offering 50 to 875 ipm speed control with built-in compensation for changes in line voltage and feed roll load, it adjusts run-in speed and ramp up to match power source start characteristics. Features include no-tools, quick-change feed rolls, rotatable feed head, and welding gun quick disconnect.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
May 29, 2002 F120-Z pneumatic operated pincer head precisely self-centers around parts for automated welding. MFP-Z motorized weld pliers use pincer heads that self center around parts. Motorized heads offer built-in displacement measurement. They can be fitted with quick-change electrode holders, minimizing change out time in automation. Pincer heads are suitable for small electronic packages, which are difficult to access with opposed electrode configurations.

GSI Lumonics    Northville, MI 48167
May 16, 2002 JK802 and JK1002 Nd:YAG laser systems utilize super modulation technology, which momentarily doubles laser's output intensity up to 2,000 watts. They include fiber system with built-in process detection and intuitive, self-protecting diagnostics. Flashlamps, which are designed for more than 1,000 hours of operation, are modular and can be changed on production floor. Systems are available with silver bullet automatic focus control cutting nozzles.

Master Appliance Corp.    Racine, WI 53403
May 16, 2002 Model MT-76K, with MT-76 Microtorch, combines butane-powered microtorch, soldering iron, and flameless heat tool. Built-in, refillable fuel tank has fuel capacity of 120 minutes on full charge. Removable stand allows tool to be hand held or used on tabletop. Kit also includes hot knife tip, shrink attachment, polyfoam cutter, 5 in. wire cutter, 5 in. needle nose pliers, 60/40 solder, and sponge, packed in plastic case.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.    Appleton, WI 54912 1079
May 10, 2002 70 Series provides reliable arc control in heavy and high-volume manufacturing, metal fabrication, and construction applications. Units are compatible with any CV welding power source with 14-pin receptacle and 24 Vac supply. Models 74S (standard), 74D (digital meters), and 74DX (deluxe, full-featured) include automatic run-in and trigger hold. All models include tool-less rotatable drive assembly and independent drive roll tension control.

Aero-Motive Co., A Woodhead Industries, Inc. Sub.    Kalamazoo, MI 49003 2678
May 10, 2002 VPR welding hose reels include spring-driven hose reels with steel construction and containerized mainspring. Able to handle up to 65 feet of 1/4 in. ID, low-pressure (300 PSI) hose, reels are UL listed for Oxygen/Acetylene, MAPP gas, propane, and natural gas. Reels feature adjustable guide arms for wall, ceiling, or truck mount, as well as 4-roller guides, ratchet locks, and forged brass fluid paths with fluorocarbon seals.

JLG Industries, Inc.    McConnellsburg, PA 17233 9533
May 09, 2002 SkyWelder(TM) system features Miller(R) Model CST 250 welder, which has 5 to 250 amp range and can be used for stick and TIG welding applications. Power leads run through boom's power track to 7,500 W generator mounted in engine compartment which supplies power to welder and to 110 Vac platform receptacle. Welder is integrated into boom lift's platform beneath the control panel. Available on lifts with platform heights ranging from 40 to 135 ft.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
May 06, 2002 SureLok(R) torch, with ATC(TM) Advanced Technology Connector, designed with sequential interface connections, allows end users to adapt cutting torches to almost any manufacturer's air-plasma cutting system. Torches with connector are available with outputs up to 100 amps. Connector is less than 2 in. in diameter.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
May 06, 2002 Stoody(R) CP2000 open arc-welding wire, composed of chromium-carbide alloy, can be applied to carbon, low alloy, and manganese steels. Stoody CP-2000 has hardness HRC of 58-64, and is suitable for hot-wear applications up to 900 deg F. Model with 7/64 in. dia has 400 to 650 amperage range and voltage range of 28 to 32. Model with 1/8 in. dia wire has 450 to 650 amperage range and voltage range of 29 to 32. Neither requires any shielding gas.