Reamer features hinged access door for tool-less maintenance.
Press Release Summary:
Designed to clean and remove spatter from MIG welding nozzle, TOUGH GUN® Reamer features internally mounted valves and seals around points of entry to protect against contaminants. It includes sealed external setup switches that allow for independent operation of sprayer and spindle, electrically operated check valve, quick-disconnect wiring, and quick-change base plate. System also has 4-sided V-block that is compatible with multiple nozzle sizes.
Original Press Release:
Tregaskiss Offers Next Generation TOUGH GUN® Reamer with Maintenance-Friendly, Cost-Saving Technology
-New features speed set-up, lower downtime
WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada. December 10, 2007 - To lower the overall expense of automated MIG welding, Tregaskiss offers the next generation TOUGH GUN® Reamers (http://www.tregaskiss.com/reamer2008) featuring longer-lasting, maintenance-friendly technology. The reamer quickly cleans and removes spatter from the MIG welding nozzle to ensure long consumable life, good gas coverage and reliable arc starts.
New features include durable, internally mounted valves and seals around points of entry to protect against contaminants that could lead to costly replacements or repairs. External setup switches are also sealed and allow for independent operation of the sprayer and spindle to expedite manual setup of the reamer. The check valve on the sprayer is now electrically operated to ensure more consistent performance
To expedite routine maintenance and lower downtime costs, Tregaskiss has also incorporated a hinged access door that allows internal components to be reached without tools. The addition of quick-disconnect wiring allows replacement of worn valves without rewiring. A quick-change base plate allows the reamer to be removed and replaced quickly and accurately.
Other new features include a four-sided V-block that is compatible with multiple nozzle sizes and a series of switches that provide for faster and more accurate set-up.
For more information on Tregaskiss® Products, call 1-877-737-3111 or fax 1-877-737-2111 in Canada & USA, write Tregaskiss, 2570 North Talbot Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N0R 1L0, email info@tregaskiss.com or visit Tregaskiss.com. Internationally, call +1-519-737-300 or fax +1-519-737-2111.
Tregaskiss is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of MIG welding torches and peripherals. Its brands include TOUGH GUN Manual, Robotic MIG gun and Peripherals, TGX MIG Guns and TOUGH GARD Anti-spatter. Tregaskiss has offices in Canada, England and China. Tregaskiss is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, Ill. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.
