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Powered Air Purifying Respirators offer hard-hat assemblies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:31:10 -0400

Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) include hard hat option, which is paired with Titanium Series™ auto-darkening welding helmets that feature InfoTrack™ digital lens technology. PAPR products provide respiratory protection from hazardous welding fumes, have Assigned Protection Factor of 25, and are NIOSH 42 CFR 85 certified. Hard hat head assembly is ANSI Z89.1 2009 certified, Type 1, Class C or G, and suited for welding applications in diverse industries.

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Semi-Automatic MIG Gun withstands heavy-duty use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:30:56 -0400

Straight-handle T-Gun™ Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Gun models are rated at 350, 450, 550, and 650 A, while Compact Series features 350 A model. Product includes Double-Life MIG Gun System, so users can replace front end of gun with identical back end. Also included are aircraft-grade aluminum armored neck with insulated copper conductor tube, rated over 650 A, and heat-dissipating consumables. Unit is available with power cables in 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 ft, and custom lengths.

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Submerged Arc Flux for Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:30:55 -0400

Designed for specialty stainless steel and nickel grades, such as 625, 347, duplex, and super duplex, Lincolnweld® P2000™ neutral basic flux produces sound welds with optimal slag removal and bead appearance. This SAW flux, which is available in 50 lb plastic bag, also exhibits resistance to moisture pickup. When welding with this product, use of stainless steel and nickel-grade wire containing Niobium (Nb) is recommended.

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Flux-Cored Wires offer low manganese levels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:30:23 -0400

Available in 0.045 and 1/16 in. diameters, Element™ gas-shielded, flux-cored wires address stringent environmental requirements and recommendations set forth by ACGIH and OSHA. Each 71-type wire offers tensile strength in 70,000–75,000 psi range, while 81-type products produce welds with tensile strength from 80,000–85,000 psi. In addition to low spatter, consistent arc stability, and out-of-position welding capability, wires feature low hydrogen levels of 5.0 mg per 100 g of weldment.

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Submerged Arc Flux suits offshore welding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:29:15 -0400

Accommodating applications requiring high strength after extensive post-weld heat treatment of up to 30 hr, Lincolnweld® 812-SRC™ carbon-neutral flux provides smooth bead appearance and exhibits moisture resistance. When welding with Lincolnweld LA-84, this flux will produce weldments with hardness values below 250 Hv10 and less than 1% nickel. Available in 50 lb plastic bag, this SAW flux is designed for offshore welding and NACE applications.

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Ultrasonic Machine punches and welds membranes in one step.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:29:52 -0400

In single cycle, HiQ MPW Modular Punch Weld Machine shapes membrane contour by punching, transports membrane belt by conveyor to welding site, ultrasonically welds membrane, and winds membrane tape on. Process saves material and minimizes cycle time to less than 2 seconds. Targeted application of energy and defined melt formation ensure that membrane is not damaged. To check whether membrane is correctly punched and positioned, system is equipped with vacuum monitor.

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MIG Gun Reamer minimizes maintenance and promotes reliability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:29:49 -0400

Helping to extend life of robotic MIG guns and consumables to increase productivity, TOUGH GUN™ Reamer TT3 Series features sprayer reservoir located as to safeguard against overfilling and leakage onto internal electronics. Plug and play internal replacement parts feature smart-keyed connections to facilitate assembly and accelerate in-cell troubleshooting, while centralized terminal strip simplifies internal wiring. TOUGH GUN Anti-Spatter Sprayer also comes standard.

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Oxy-Fuel Torch offers ergonomics and clearer cutting path view.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:28:18 -0400

Comprised of 2-piece, medium- and heavy-duty models, 400 Series features color-coded and labeled oxygen and fuel valves. Handle uses engineered zinc-aluminum alloy and resists deformation, while cutting attachment with three-tube design optimizes line-of-sight visibility. Tube design supports gas flow rate requirements for tip sizes 000–6, and universal mixer design lets operators use one torch for all fuels by selecting correct tips/attachments.

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Metal Cored Electrode targets oil field applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:24:59 -0400

Available in .045 a 1/16 in. diameters, Select 4130C is manufactured to match properties of certain quench and tempered steels following post-weld heat treatment. Nickel–chromium–molybdenum bearing wire contains less than 1% nickel in weld deposit and delivers smooth arc transfer with minimal splatter. Select 4130C is suitable for welding 4130, 4140, 8630, and similar alloy steels.

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CW Low-Moded Laser is designed for thin material spot welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:32:18 -0400

Used when welding thin materials or where it is preferred that weld is not visible from back, Low-moded 200 W laser evenly spreads energy over area to remove high intensity peak. Beam is tailored to suit application with appropriate degree of intensity and mode stability, resulting in profile that avoids cratering or break throughs in spot weld. CW or up to 100 kHz modulation capability can create sub 10 µsec pulses, and power output variation is less than 1%.

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Welding Brushes are designed for different base metals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:27:28 -0400

Radius™ Welding Brushes clean base material before welding and between each pass. Featuring steel-wire bristles, brushes for stainless steel include toothbrush-style 3 x 7 row brush, 2 x 9 row brush with slightly curved handle, and 3 x 19 row brush. For aluminum, toothbrush-style 3 x 7 row brush and 2 x 9 row brush with slightly curved handle have brass-wire bristles. With tempered-steel bristles, brushes for carbon steel include 3 x 19 row brush and 4 x 16 row brush with curved handle.

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Replacement Electrodes feature silver insert.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:29:18 -0400

Combining copper electrode body with solid silver insert, Silver-Pro Electrodes are available for Hypertherm® HPR 130®/260® systems, ESAB® PT-600® system, and Kjellberg® PERCUT 160®/170®/370.1® systems. Silver insert optimizes conductivity of electricity and dissipates heat of plasma arc more efficiently than standard copper electrodes, resulting in extended electrode life.

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Bridge Gantry Robot offers 135 x 12.5 x 3 m work envelope.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:33:02 -0400

Featuring freely programmable work envelope, Rail-Guided Bridge Gantry Robot is suitable for arc welding, resistance welding, and laser welding as well as gluing and general processing tasks. All axes of gantry and all installed robots are integrated into unit. In addition to synchronized path control, system is available with sensors for positioning. Different design versions, with up to 1 additional W-axis, are available as modular systems.

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Orbital Welding System operates in confined spaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:29:15 -0400

With all components housed in APEX™ Mobile Workstation, APEX™ 2100 features low profile HELIX™ T55 Weld Head and gear-driven track ring system. Controller with pendant delivers integrated and synchronized system to monitor, adjust, and control welding parameters throughout welding process, while capturing all welding information and data for analytical and statistical reporting. Cool Arc® 55 Water Cooler, integrating with Power Wave® S500 multi-process power source, cools torches up to 500 A.

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Flux-Cored Wires offer high deposition rates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:29:30 -0400

Available in standard diameters of 0.045, 0.052, and 1/16 in., UltraCore® HD-12C and UltraCore® HD-12M are E71T-12C-JH8 and E71T-12M-JH8 flux-cored wires offering weld deposition rates of more than 14 lb/hr out-of-position. UltraCore® HD-12C is optimized for use with 100% CO2, while UltraCore® HD-12M uses mix of 75-80% Ar/balance CO2. Both mild steel FCAW-G products offer low-temperature-impact toughness exceeding 30 lbf-ft at -40°F.

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MIG Gun eliminates downtime associated with neck replacement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:34:05 -0400

With its locked, rotatable neck, Bernard® S-Gun™ 250 amp MIG Gun helps eliminate downtime associated with missing MIG gun necks. Ergonomic handle is constructed of high-impact, glass-reinforced composite, and steel monocoil power cable is designed with lightweight steel coils that offer conduit for shielding gas flow and wire feeding. Gun is compatible with Weld Cable Control (WCC) Systems from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. as well as Quik Tip™ Series Consumables.

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Laser Robot serves welding and hybrid welding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:32:37 -0400

Due to integrated laser beam guidance and welding optics MWO54, RV60-26-FT makes it possible to transfer fiber, disk, or diode lasers up to 16 kW laser capacity. It is also possible to set focal point diameter via robot control, enabling deep welding and heat conduction welding. Integrated cable channel in upper arm ensures 3D mobility, and weld robot, including sensors, can be guided via sixth robot axis without additional adjusting axes.

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Mesh Welders include Green technologies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:28:39 -0400

In addition to Medium Frequency DC welding and servo motors that put energy back into power supply network, GAM100 Series includes laser setup assistant to minimize setup times by assisting with accurate placement of all tooling in machine. Incorporation of linewire cassette system allows operator to setup for next wire mesh part while machine is running. Also, both available welding power and weld speed have been increased by over 40%.

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Voltage-Sensing Wire Feeder delivers speed and accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:28:38 -0400

Intended for welding in heavy-duty field applications, SuitCase® X-TREME™ 12VS integrates drive motor assembly, motor control, and tachometer that provide electronic wire feed speed control and accuracy. Wire delivery system facilitates wire loading and minimizes resistance to help ensure consistent performance in MIG and Flux-Cored welding. Wire speed dual schedule feature is also included, and visual scale on wire pressure knob lets welders dial in tension setting.

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Ultrasonic Punching/Sealing Machine saves production steps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:30:25 -0400

In one step, HiQ MPW transports membrane belt by conveyor, punches membrane contour, and welds membrane onto part, saving material and cutting cycle time to less than 2 seconds per weld cycle. Modular Weld Punch machine is equipped with vacuum monitor that checks whether membrane is correctly punched and positioned. Machine control also features gentle conveyor transport with splice check, which minimizes other sources of error and potential production downtime.

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