Weldcraft
Appleton, WI 54911
Oct 03, 2008 Modular Flex Complete (MFC) Kits let welding operators customize air- and water-cooled TIG torches for unique welding applications. Able to convert standard WP-17 Series air-cooled TIG torch into 28 different torch styles while using existing cable, AK-150MFC Kit features rotatable torch head options as well as removable head and coil combination unit. Similarly, AK-225MFC Kit provides components for converting WP-225 water-cooled TIG torch package into 5 additional torch styles.

Chiral Photonics, Inc
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9210
Sep 09, 2008 Based on chiral grating, which is fabricated by twisting or microforming fiber, Helica(TM) Temperature Sensor is designed for applications ranging from weld monitoring and control to turbine engine service and design. Sensing element is monolithic glass fiber and features sensitivity of 0.01 nm/°C, nominal. Probe length is 300 mm standard, sensor/grating length is 15 mm, and sensor placement is 25 mm from probe tip. Unit also features FC/APC connector type.

Tregaskiss, Ltd.
Oldcastle, ON N0R1L0
Aug 14, 2008 Designed for curved handle TOUGH GUN(TM) MIG guns, QUICK LOAD(TM) Gooseneck System enables welding operators to change gooseneck combinations, providing exact angle for specific application. Quick-release feature requires only opening and closing of latch to switch out different gooseneck styles, and allows gooseneck to be rotated 360° to reach awkward joints or weld in confined areas. Available in range of lengths, Gooseneck System also helps speed MIG gun liner changes.

Coxreels
Tempe, AZ 85283-4323
Jun 24, 2008 Intended to protect cable and enhance safety of work environment, 112WCL Series 12 in. hand crank welding cable reel features heavy-duty, all-steel construction and bronze, self-lubricated spherical bearings at each end of drum. Integrated drag brake/reel stop prevents free-wheeling and cable uncoiling during storage and transport, while Cable Keeper prevents pigtail from whipping or twisting. Reel handles up to 100 ft of 2/0 Gage welding cable.

Thermostatic Industries, Inc.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Mar 19, 2008 Bulldog Red(TM) welding blanket and welding curtain damage control cloth has weldshed coating that stops hazardous fluids from being absorbed into cloth when toxic or flammable fluids are present. Abrasion- and spark-resistant cloth has service temperature of up to 1,000°F, does not conduct electricity, and is resistant to chemicals and weld spatter. It is OSHA-compliant and is available in 38 or 60 in. rolls at 50 yd in length.

Bernard Welding Equipment
Beecher, IL 60401
Mar 13, 2008 Designed for heavy equipment manufacturing operations, Heavy-Duty Centerfire(TM) Nozzles feature removable nozzle cone, built-in spatter guard, and heat-resistant insulating material that withstands degradation at 400-600 A. For companies that use same power source for MIG and self-shielded welding, Gasless Centerfire parts allow operators to convert Q-Gun from one process to another. Both nozzles and gasless parts operate with standard Centerfire contact tips and diffusers.

Spika Welding & Mfg., Inc.
Moccasin, MT 59462
Jan 31, 2008 Gas Guardian Safety Welding Cart is available with industrial quality cutting/welding kit, regulators, hose and self-recoiling hose reel, and high-pressure supply lines that attach to customer-supplied cylinders. It is designed to prevent accidents involving oxy-acetylene gas welding and cutting processes. Finish is powder-coated safety yellow and unit ships completely assembled.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Jan 17, 2008 Measuring 35 in. tall with 23 in. dia, 900 lb X-Pak is made from 100% recyclable fiber and includes 23 in. chimeless cone. Wire offered with drum includes Tri-Mark® Metalloy® Vantage(TM) and Metalloy 76; Hobart® Fabcor® 86R; and Corex® Metal-Cor Maxim(TM) and Metal-Cor 6 in .045 and .052 in. dia. Optional overhead lifting device works on CAM action that stabilizes drum during transport and attaches to overhead hoist or fork on lift truck.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Sep 26, 2007 Designed for those who perform occasional aluminum welding, Spoolmate 100 Series plugs directly into Millermatic® 140, Millermatic 140 with Auto-Set(TM), or Millermatic 180 MIG welder without requiring separate control box. Recessed contact tip and clear spool cover help reduce number of burnbacks, while dual V-knurled drive rolls ensure consistent feeding of aluminum. Unit comes with 12 ft gun cable and lets users adjust drive roll tension to match wire being used.

North Safety Products, Inc.
Cranston, RI 02920
Jul 11, 2007 Suited for use when welding alloys or exotic steel, Model 75FFP100NL is NIOSH approved flexible filter offering P100 protection and 3-in-1 nuisance-level odor relief from organic vapors, acid gases, and ozone. Designed to fit under welding helmets and faceshields, filter can be combined with 7700 half mask to provide low breathing resistance and to reduce worker fatigue.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Mar 26, 2007 Featuring 4-stage filtration process, Miniflex(TM) high-vacuum, low-volume system includes LongLife-H® and secondary HEPA filters that offer abundant capacity to handle common light and medium duty arc welding applications. Unit automatically switches on when arc is established with 15 sec delay upon completion of welding. Weighing 33 lb, unit is powered by two 1.34 hp motors, and comes with standard wheel set and optional wall-mounting bracket.

Western Enterprises
Westlake, OH 44145
Mar 13, 2007 Designed for use in oxy-fuel cutting or welding, Caliber(TM) brass flashback arrestors feature nickel-plated finish that promotes surface hardness and corrosion resistance. Tools also employ soft seat Buna Nitrile O-ring connections that lend to product life and seal integrity. Able to stop flashback flame and reverse flow of gases, torch and regulator styles have 10 in. max cutting capacity and are intended for industries with humid or salty environments.

Weldcraft
Appleton, WI 54911
Feb 13, 2007 All-in-one AK-150MF Kit allows operators to convert standard 17F or 17FV TIG torch into 20 different torch styles using existing cable. It includes 200 A/70° head, 200 A/180° head, 125 A/90° head, 125 A/180° head, and 80 A/90° head, as well as molded coil element, solid element, torch body without valve, torch body with valve, and ribbed handle. Removable head and coil combination unit eliminates multiple connection points to prevent overheating and high frequency leaks.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63017
Feb 13, 2007 Consisting of flexible ball and socket joint, Flexible Conductor Tube enables user to achieve virtually infinite adjustment and firm positioning of conductor tube. Each tube offers series of mechanical connections that allow gradual bending of tube to any angle from straight out of MIG gun to max of 80°. Available in 3- or 4-connector designs, product does not suffer from early fatigue-related failure after repeated re-adjustment to new positions by operator.

Victor Equipment Co.
Denton, TX 76202
Feb 06, 2007 Designed for extra heavy-duty use, Victor® Journeyman AF (Alternate Fuel) outfit can be used with propane, propylene, or MAPP (methylacetylene-propadiene). It comes with oxygen and fuel gas regulators, both with steel gauge guards. Other components include replaceable, built in reverse flow check valves and flashback arrestors; cutting attachment; and equal pressure multi-fuel mixer. Also provided, 8T55 rose bud assembly will effectively operate with any alternative fuel gas.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Oct 24, 2006 Featuring 1/20,000 sec reaction time, Mexican Flag helmet does not need on/off switch, eliminating arc flash caused by forgetting to turn it on. Grinding Mode function keeps helmet in #4 light state, providing continuous UV and IR protection, and prevents darkening of lens from grinding sparks. Weighing 18 oz, helmet includes 4 arc sensors, replaceable batteries with solar assist (30,000 hr on MIG), and handles DC Inverter and TIG applications up to 5 A.

Weldcraft
Appleton, WI 54911
Oct 09, 2006 Four air-cooled TIG torch packages are available with rubber cables for applications from 150-200 A, while 2 water-cooled TIG torch packages are offered for applications up to 250 or 350 A. Each package contains 25 ft power cable and cable cover, power cable adapter, and 15 ft ground cable. Water and gas hoses are also provided, as required, along with Smith Equipment flow meter regulator and welding accessory kit with nozzles, collets, collet bodies, and tungsten.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Sep 19, 2006 Designed for intermittent and continuous removal of welding dust, smoke, and fumes, Mobiflex(TM) securely filters contaminated air and re-circulates it into work area. Rear wheels and front casters promote portability, while 10 or 13 ft long extraction arms lend to application flexibility. Mobiflex(TM) 200-M captures welding fumes inside LongLife® filter, which is changed out by hand. Mobiflex(TM) 400-MS uses RotaPulse® self-cleaning filter process.

3M Company / Bonding Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Sep 13, 2006 Constructed with multiple-layer liquid-crystal filters, 3M(TM) Speedglas(TM) Model 9002D is suggested for MIG, Stick, and TIG welding at more than 20 A. It offers dual shade selection of 10-11 with light state shade 3 for visibility during welding preparation, cleaning, and inspection. Low or normal sensitivity setting is used with most types of welding, while high position provides arc detection for most TIG processes at amperages down to 20 A.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63017
Sep 08, 2006 MIG gun front end conversion kits, available for Miller®, Bernard®, OXO®, ESAB®, Tregaskiss®, and other makes, enable welders with non-Tweco guns to use Genuine Tweco consumable parts. Each kit contains assortment of consumables to complete conversion: 2 diffusers, 3 extended life contact tips, and one heavy duty brass nozzle. Also included, insert card has tip diagram as well as contact tip, nozzle, and diffuser part numbers.