May 1, 2004
Articles
Gloves
The Mechanix Wear Original, Fast-Fit, M-Pact or M-Pact 2 gloves offer improved protection while providing grip, durability, and utility. Available in...
AWS Show Reflects Economic Upturn
An increase in attendees, a boost in fabrication orders, and a positive trend in exhibitor sales for next year's welding show contributed to the success...
Don't Put Welds in Bending
Omer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. Above, Figure 1 a and b. Below, Figure 2. Top left, Figure 3; top right, Figure 4; above left, Figure 5; above right, Figure...
Matching the Tool to the Job
Under job site conditions, a 55-lb. inverter power source provides arc characteristics to weld combinations of stainless steel and mild steel. Rich Harris,...
Change Is Inevitable
When my father was living, he often said life holds three certainties. First, change is inevitable. Second, we will always pay taxes. And third, at some...
Finding Weld Cracks With Inspection Penetrants
Penetrant inspection is a time proven, simple, and effective method ideal for locating surface cracks and flaws out in the field. William E. Mooz, Met-L-Chek...
Improving with Efficiency Nesting Software
Every percent counts when it comes to slashing production costs. Taking advantage of the latest nesting software helps companies better utilize material,...
Angle Measuring and Alignment System
A new precision Angular Measuring and Alignment Kit for industrial applications delivers highly accurate alignment capability in a compact, easy-to-use,...
Arc Welding Reel
The WCR arc-welding reel handles cable current up to 400 A with a rotary electrical device that can be instantly used with any unwound cable length. The...
Carriage System
The FlexKAT travel carriage system automates and improves accuracy and quality of oxy-propane cutting on large diameter pipe. The system travels on special...
Case Shafting Machines
The new EZEE Precision Case Shafting for linear motion and power transmission applications has high load-carrying capabilities and the same hardness ratings...
Cement Rolls
The Stoody 600 weld wire reduces downtime and extends service life of high pressure cement rolls. High-pressure cement roll performance was field-tested....
Circular Saws
A new line of lightweight, circular saws designed to suit professionals' varying needs is available. The new saws, CS10 and CS20, meet framer, roofer,...
Coated Abrasive Belts
A large assortment of coated abrasive belts in sizes ranging from 1 /4 . x 18 in. to 6 x 132 in. Grit sizes are available from 36 to 320 in aluminum oxide...
Mounted Points
A line of cotton fiber mounted points can blend, finish, and clean. The Rex-Cut MX Plus Cotton Fiber Mounted Points are impregnated with aluminum-oxide...
Flap Discs
The Big Cat abrasive flap discs are designed for applications where long life and conformity are needed. The discs last 30 to 40 percent longer than standard...
Welding Helmets
The new line of autodarkening Ultrashade welding helmets offer a new design with new graphics without sacrificing quality or safety. The helmets eliminate...
Compact-Frame Cable Reel
The Hannay NSCR700 cable reel features a compact design with a sturdy, narrow frame for use with live electrical cable. It can be mounted in confined...
Compactor Tops
A new plate compactor is for efficient compaction of soil and gravel in trenches, around retaining walls, and any other challenging jobsite applications....
Plasma Power Feed Welding
Plasma Power Feed welding systems extends the life of parts through component re-pair or maintenance via edge or surface build up as wear becomes evident....
Push/Pull MIG Gun
The Python Advanced Gooseneck Welding Gun for aluminum welding is durable and dependable. It has maintained and surpassed the company's predecessor gun...
Regulators
The Smart Indicating Regulator (SIR) series provides accurate pressure control while ensuring gas purity. The series has a purifier built onto the regulator...
Safety Apparel
A new full-color, 75-page catalog featuring safety apparel is available. The catalog includes aluminized clothing, flame retardant uniforms, aprons, chaps,...
Step Drills
A new series of titanium-nitride-coated step drills is available. The hard surface treatment reduces friction and increases drill life up to six times...
Stick/TIG Welder
For mechanical contractors, fabricators, and maintenance/repair personnel who work in the field and demand a full-featured stick/TIG welding power source,...
Structural Welding Code
The D1 Structural Welding Committee released AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2004, Structural Welding Code - Steel, the first new revision of this code since 2002. Welding...
Temperature Indicating Sensor Paper
Thermex, a temperature indicating sensor paper, reveals temperature distribution between any heated contacting surfaces. Thermex is a valuable aid in...
Tempering Furnace
No. 837 is a 1,450F electrically heated tempering furnace used for preheating prior to welding and various post welding heat treatments. Workspace dimensions...
Trace Moisture Analyzer
The MTO-LP-H2O combines high technology with plug-and-play operations, modest maintenance, freedom from calibration, and built-in capacity to measure...
Turret Punch Presses
The 20-station C5 33-ton hydraulic turret punch press has a maximum sheet capacity of 50 x 100 in. and is available with either Siemens or Fanuc controls....
Two-Hand Tool Series
The Two-Hand Tool Series features a new air motor and ergonomic improvements. Ideal for industrial applications, these tools have a single-piece handle...
Underside Beveller
A time-and cost-saving self-propelled plate edge beveller bevels the under-side of a work piece at 10 ft. per minute enables beveling the bottom edge...
Weld Controllers
The Studmatic 400, 600, and 800 are welding controllers that can transform any suitable welding machine into a stud welder. This provides a cost-effective...
Brooms
The Stellar Sweep Series features the Big Gripper Handle, which is a clamp-style handle requiring no brace. The series provides users with color-coded...
Brush Line
The Cup Brush line are rugged tools intended for the fast, heavy-duty cleaning of metal surfaces. Designed for high-speed air and electric portable tools,...
Cord Management System
A universal, professional cord-management system, the Direct connect, ensures that cord damage does not mean the end of the workday. The cord system eliminates...
CVD-Coated PCBN
A new chemical vapor deposition-coated polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) grade provides improvements in productivity for finish-turning applications...
Cylinder Earplugs
Combining new material with a new design concept, the Matrix line of single-use earplugs offers users benefits including improved fit and comfort, easier...
Die Grinder
The Heavy Duty Die Grinder #V323 features a 3 /8-in. drill chuck with 20,000 RPM performance. It has state-of-the-art rear exhaust design with a direct...
Ergonomic Work Positioner
An electro-hydraulic work positioner, designed to place parts within ergonomically accessible reach of the operator, has been developed. The Model LTN1...
Grooving Line
New 6, 8, and 10-mm grooving inserts and toolholders, a full line of width inserts, and three new high-performance grades have been added to the AV grooving...
In-Die Feeding System
The Pemserter In-Die Fastener Feeding System is engineered to install self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs in assemblies during the stamping process....
Inverter Family
A new lineup of nine lightweight and efficient Next Generation inverter power supplies for SMAW, DC TIG, AC/DC TIG, and MIG. These revamped inverter products...
Laser-Based Trace Oxygen Analyzer
An oxygen module has been introduced for the LaserTrace, a multi-species, multi-gas analyzer. This is the first oxygen analyzer based on the emerging...
Laser Marker
The new LMV1000 diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser marker is designed to produce finer and smaller marks on ever-decreasing part real estate as in the electronics...
Lifting Equipment
The new extended boom gives the reach you need to be able to cover all situations. The arm reaches into trucks to assist in the time-consuming and backbreaking...
Media Bag Dust/Mist Collector
A new brochure on the DA, DB, and DBM models of the media bag dust/mist collector is now available. The collectors trap dry or wet airborne contaminates...
MIG Welder
The Power MIG 215 features a 115V auxiliary power receptacle to power grinders, lights, cordless tool chargers, and many other tools in the shop. The...
Mini Puller
The 1 /4 ton Mini Puller, designed to handle a range of applications in industrial areas including construction, plumbing, transportation, and applications...
Nitrile Gloves
A shoulder-length Nitrile glove for full arm protection is available. The SGK-32SL Superflex has a Nitrile coating over a cotton interlock lining with...
Orbital Welding Equipment
A new system that stores a comprehensive range of details of the application is available. Complicated calculations are carried out by the system with...
Flap Discs for Right Angle Air Tools
The BobCat abrasive flap discs replace smaller-diameter coated blending discs for weld bending and finishing purposes. They increase productivity with...
