Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Jun 22, 2009 Designed as general fabrication welding wire for mild or low alloy steels, FabCO® Hornet gas-shielded flux-cored welding wire can be used in all positions with either 100% CO₂ or 75% Ar/25% CO₂ shielding gas mixture. Available in 0.045, 0.052 and 1/16 in. dia, unit produces flat bead profile and suits both single- and multi-pass applications. It has typical impact strength of 75 ft-lb at -20°F when used with mixed shielding gas.

Arcos Industries, LLC
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Jun 11, 2009 Arcos 312 bare wire (ER312) and covered (E312) stainless steel electrodes are designed for welding stainless steels to mild steels as well as high-strength steels. Both are suited for welding dissimilar joints, especially if one base metal is stainless and high in nickel content. Weld deposit is 2-phase, and even with dilution from austenitic forming elements, such as nickel, microstructure is 2-phase and resistant to weld metal cracks/fissures.

Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc. (ATL)
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Jun 03, 2009 Compatible with range of fuels, FluoroCell Flex-Tank exhibits shock and impact immunity as well as scuff, cut, and abrasion resistance. There are no extractables such as gum residue or plasticizers, and safety foam baffling reduces fuel aeration, suppresses explosion, and enhances stability by reducing fuel slosh and surge. Tolerating continuous temperatures of 250°F, with extremes to 350°F, pliable and fully deformable tank is self-supporting in container or cavity.

3M Co.
Springfield, MO 65802
May 27, 2009 Speedglas 100 masks feature 100 V auto-darkening filter, providing uniform shading across entire viewing area, with 5 selectable dark shades from 8-12 and light shade of 3. Sensitivity settings include normal setting used for most indoor and outdoor welding, setting for when other welders are working nearby, and one for stable arc welding. Headband can be adjusted with 1 hand. Versions include The Blaze, The Mechanical Skull, The Tribal, The Trojan Warrior, and The Chrome.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
May 26, 2009 Designed for welding high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steels such as A514 (T-1), HY-80, and HY-100, Tri-Mark® Metalloy® 110 gas-shielded metal-cored wire offers tensile strength up to 128,000 psi and yield strengths up to 115,700 psi. It meets requirements of AWS classification E110C-K4 and creates welds virtually free of spatter and silicon islands. Properties include optimized wetting action and penetration characteristics as well as ability to bridge part gaps without burn-through.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 21, 2009 Combination of Lincolnweld® SPX80 flux and LA-81 wire meets F9TA4G-EG AWS classification and allows welds to exceed mechanical property requirements for Artic grade pipe. Designed for inner/outer diameter submerged arc welding, flux is suited for nondestructive testing and has H8 diffusible hydrogen levels for minimized coating defects on steel. Other SPX80/L-61, L-70, and LA-90 wire combinations are available, which can meet many AWS-classifications for multiple pass/2-run applications.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 21, 2009 UltraCore® FC 308L, 309L, and 316L are designed to provide high deposition rates in flat and horizontal positions, while UltraCore FCP 308L, 309L and 316L offer all-position welding capability. Each is designed to promote arc performance, facilitate slag removal, and produce minimal spatter. Weld deposits feature flat to concave bead profiles and are resistant to stainless steel welding challenges such as hot cracking.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 20, 2009 Excalibur 7018-A1 MR is recommended for welding 0.5% molybdenum steels, Excalibur 8018-B2 MR is suited for 1.25% chromium, and Excalibur 9018-B3 MR is designed specifically for welding 2.25% chromium and 1% molybdenum steels. All are designed for all-position welding of low alloy steels and are capable of exceeding AWS minimum strength requirements after long term post-weld heat treatment. Low hydrogen stick electrodes feature 3/32 in. dia and are 12 in. long.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 19, 2009 Designed for structural fabricators working in flat and horizontal positions, Excalibur® 7028 provides smooth, even burn-off and clean weld puddle. Optimal arc characteristics across wide current range give welders ability to deposit fillet and lap welds without undercutting. With Charpy V-notch test results typically falling in range of 60-142 ft-lbf at -40°F, electrode is suited for ships and bridge structures, storage tanks, and general heavy industrial fabrication jobs.

Linde, Inc.
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
May 19, 2009 Designed to promote speed and product quality, LASGON® H shielding gas mixtures combine helium, hydrogen, and argon for laser welding of stainless steel with CO2 and solid-state lasers. Mixtures create less oxide buildup than pure noble gases, resulting in clean and shiny weld surface. While targeting CO2 laser welding operations, LASGON H3 mixtures can also be applied to solid-state lasers such as disc, diode, and fiber lasers.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
May 12, 2009 Hobart® Boilermaker(TM) low-alloy stick electrodes E7018-1, E7018-A1, E8018-B2, and E9018-B3 feature low spatter levels and removable slag to minimize post-weld cleaning and rework. They operate from 75-90 A and can be used to weld on thin- and heavy-walled boiler tubes without burn-through. Units accommodate variety of welding styles. They are available in 3/32 and 1/8 in. dia models in 14-inch lengths and 3/32 in. dia model with 12 in. length that can be bent to fit tight spaces.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
May 12, 2009 Capable of withstanding high-heat applications, Titanium Elite(TM) features aluminum heat shield that protects analog lens in applications up to 300+ A. Shock-absorbing gasket surrounding lens protects it from drop impact in hard welding environments. Helmet weighs only 20 oz and features 4 independent arc sensors that respond in 1/20,000 of second, 9 in.² viewing area, standard auto-on/auto-off and grind modes, and variable shade (8-13) sensitivity and delay.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 11, 2009 Providing optimal results on variety of wind tower seam welding applications, Lincolnweld® WTX(TM) features low temperature impact properties and is capable of producing Charpy V-Notch test results exceeding 20 ft-lbf at -80°F. It suits twin and multi-arc ac and dc operations, and offers smooth bead profile. Providing circumferential and longitudinal butt and fillet welds, multi-purpose flux meets F7A8-EM12K-H8 AWS classification when used in combination with Lincolnweld L-61 electrode.

Select-Arc, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
May 08, 2009 Metal cored, ferritic stainless steel SelectAlloy 430L-Cb has high chromium content with columbium (niobium) stabilization that delivers heat and corrosion resistance to welded base metals. Available in .045, .052, and 1/16 in. dia, electrode is capable of handling poor fit and gaps, and delivers less burn through and less spatter. Applications include manifolds, converters, mufflers, and tubular automotive exhaust components made of 430 grade materials.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
May 05, 2009 Featuring solar powered auto-darkening, Vista® Hemisfear(TM) welding helmets feature grind and TIG modes as well as variable delay settings for optimal operator control. Four independent arc sensors ensure reliability, and different view sizes are offered to match user preferences. Design is inspired by Chip Foose's 500-HP Hemisfear hot rod. Helmet includes Personal-Pak(TM) with soft helmet bag with zip-up pocket, bandana, and owner I.D. label.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Apr 27, 2009 Modular Extraction Hood features semitransparent welding strips to prevent cross drafts and control airflow direction. Double-panel roof configuration acts as in-line baffle, deflection plate, and spark arrestor to protect ductwork. Incorporating dust hopper collector and MERV 16 rated filters, Statiflex® Filter Bank can contain 1 of 8 filter units, with filtration station ranging in sizes from 2-32 banks. Both systems remove welding fume and grinding particulate during welding applications.

3M Co.
Springfield, MO 65802
Apr 22, 2009 Offered in 5 unique graphic designs, Speedglas 100 series features one-hand adjustable headband and is designed for occasional welders who demand optimal protection. Shields have 100 V auto-darkening filter that provides uniform shading across entire viewing area, and 5 user-selectable dark shades range from 8-12, with light shade of 3. Sensitivity settings include normal, used for most types of welding; one for when other welders are working nearby; and one for stable arc welding.

Arcos Industries, LLC
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Apr 17, 2009 Available in diameters from .035-3/16 in., ER316/316L bare wire electrode serves as general purpose electrode for GMAW, GTAW, and SAW welding. Covered electrode E316/316L is available with 3 different coatings; -15, -16, and -17, and in standard diameters of 3/32-3/16 in., as well as non-standard diameters up to .250 in. Designed with low carbon levels, electrodes are suited for welding low carbon, molybdenum-bearing, austenitic alloys.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Apr 10, 2009 Suited for use in field repairs, structural steel erection, construction, and ship fabrication, Fabshield XLR-8(TM) is formulated with diffusible hydrogen levels below 6.7 ml per 100g of weld deposit to ensure X-ray quality welds with optimal crack resistance. It has D designator under AWS A5.20:2005, making it usable for strict AWS D1.8 Demand Critical welds, and offers stable arc as well as flat bead profile. Wire comes in 1/16, .072, and 5/64 in. dia and eliminates slag entrapment.

Tregaskiss, Ltd.
Oldcastle, ON N0R1L0  Canada
Mar 17, 2009 Supplied standard with TOUGH GUN ThruArm(TM) Series Robotic MIG Guns or available separately, TOUGH GUN(TM) LSR Low Stress Robotic Unicables include rotating power connection that relieves stress caused by routine cable torsion, and protective conduit to shield cable components from harsh welding environments. At 100% duty cycle, LSR Unicables provides 500 A air-cooled capacity with CO2 and 350 A with mixed gases, based on NEMA standards.