ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Welding Equipment & Supplies

RF Plastics Welding Machine features solid state design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0400

Designed for welding thermoplastics such as PVC, EVA, PU, PETG, and polyolefins, Weldpro 4.0 Welder/Sealer offers infinitely adjustable power output from 0-4 kW that can be set in 4 independently adjusted stages for both power and duration. Modular system includes auto-tuning feature and arc suppression as standard. Typical applications include sealing clamshell/blister packages, tubing and perimeter tear-seals for medical bags, seam seals, and joining rolls of material.

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Welding Wire has tensile strength between 70,000-95,000 psi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:44 -0400

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% CO<sub>2</sub> or 75% Ar/25% CO<sub>2</sub> 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.

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Electrodes are suited for high-strength steel welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:33:55 -0400

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.

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Marine Fuel Bladder Tank has all-fuel compatible design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:28:50 -0400

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.

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Butane-Powered Torch features self-contained design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:33:26 -0400

Model MT-30 Table-Top Microtorch is self-igniting, produces continuous hands-free adjustable flame up to 2,500°F, has built-in refillable, metal fuel tank and runs approximately one hr on full charge. Ignition system meets Consumer Products Safety Commission safety requirements, including slide lock safety feature that prevents accidental ignition. Its 3 in. dia circular base is stable and can be moved to any location or stored in small space.

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Welding Masks are available in 5 versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:43 -0400

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.

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Metal-Cored Wire improves weld quality on HSLA steels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:27:15 -0400

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.

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Flux-Cored Wires are optimized for stainless steel work.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:28:54 -0400

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.

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Submerged Arc Flux is suited for pipe mill welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:28:53 -0400

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.

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Electrodes suit low-hydrogen, low-alloy welding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:28:43 -0400

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.

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Shielding Gases replace pure helium in laser welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:20 -0400

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.

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Stick Electrode targets low-hydrogen applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:19 -0400

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.

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Laser Vision System aids wind turbine tower manufacturing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:10 -0400

Based on intelligent 3D image processing, AUTOTRAC/WT provides non-contact seam tracking and adaptive submerged arc welding of wind turbine tower tubes. Miniaturization of all electronics minimizes footprint while optimizing power and digital convergence. System has no moving parts, yet digital technology is not affected by reflective surface conditions that can fool other artificial vision techniques.

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Auto-Darkening Helmet is battery powered with solar assist.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:43:06 -0400

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.

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Stick Electrodes simplify welding during boiler tube repair.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:42:53 -0400

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.

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Submerged Arc Flux suits wind tower welding applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:32:07 -0400

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.

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Pipe Welding System integrates Autoprogramming feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:32:06 -0400

Used for multipass orbital pipe and boiler tube welding, Pipemaster has 220-480 Vac autoranging input and 200 A output. It will operate weld head models with controls for torch rotation, wire feed, torch oscillation, and arc voltage control functions. Autoprogramming lets users enter pipe OD, wall thickness, and material to spur automatic generation of weld program. If not perfect, weld program can be modified using Edit or Scaling modes. Power source stores up to 100 weld programs.

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Ultrasonic Welder targets thermoplastics applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:25:58 -0400

Available in models that generate 1,200-6,000 W, HiQ evolution features freely programmable effective stroke and High Motion Control pneumatic module, which precisely regulates pneumatic pressure. Automatic start activation optimizes quantity output, while Tool Change System with quick release fastener allows indexed tool change of preset Sonotrode-stacks without adjustment. As self-contained unit, HiQ evolution protects working area with safety light curtain.

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Stainless Steel Electrode suits thin sheet metal welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:08:22 -0400

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.

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Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet has lightweight, 20 oz shell.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 05 May 2009 08:30:11 -0400

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.

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