Latest Welding Equipment and Supplies from New Equipment Digest

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets

Classic FSi welding helmet is a variable-shade (shades 8-13) autodarkening model with a flip-up panel on the front that exposes a clear integrated grinding shield with 180 deg of vision. It has a 5.88 sq in. viewing area and three independent sensors for optimal response time. The Classic FS #10 2 x 4 flip-up helmet features two independent sensors and an industry-standard 2 x 4 auto-darkening lens that darkens to shade 10.  See more.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Lithonia, GA (800) 426-4553

Washable Welding Coat

Utility II welding coat weighs less than 2 lb and is machine washable in cold water. It repels sparks, spatters, and molten metals. The coat provides comfortable, all-weather performance and is abrasion resistant and waterproof. It folds down to fit in the pocket of cargo pants.  See more.

Torch Wear, Twinsburg, OH (800) 479-7165

Flux-Cored Wires

Gas-shielded flux-cored wires have low-fume generation rates to help improve operator comfort and high deposition rates to help increase productivity. FacCO 70XHP wires feature a shiny weld bead with an easy-to-remove slag and low spatter levels. The wires are designed for both single and multi-pass welding and can be used in the flat and horizontal position. Wires are available in 1⁄16, 5⁄64, and 3⁄32-in. diam sizes on 33-lb spools or 60-lb coils. See more.

Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, OH (800) 424-1543

AC/DC TIG Welder

Thermal Arc 186 ac/dc inverter for HF TIG, Lift TIG, and stick welding features 15 amp more welding power than previous models. Welding output is 10 to 200 amp. See more.

Victor Technologies, St. Louis, MO (636) 728-3000

Flux-Cored Electrode

Gas-shielded, flux-cored electrode is specially designed for welding carbon and certain low-alloy steels where excellent mechanical properties are required in both the as-welded and stress-relieved conditions. Select 7000-SR, an all-position electrode, delivers a smooth, stable arc with good drive. It has low spatter emission and a fast freezing slag. See more.

Select-Arc, Inc., Ft. Laramie, OH (800) 341-5215

Captures Welding Fumes up to 5 ft Away

Fume extraction system features ZoneFlow technology to capture welding fumes up to 5 ft away from the source. The Capture 5 system also offers an automated pulsed cleaning cycle. Filters are rated 15 to 16 on a MERV scale.  See more.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, WI (800) 426-4553

Oxy-Fuel Torches

Incorporating innovative handle and cutting attachment designs, Series 400 two-piece oxy-fuel torches offer improved ergonomics, a clearer view of the cutting path, visual cues for easier use and enhanced safety. Oxygen and fuel valves are color-coded and labeled for instant identification and easier operation by indicating directions for open and closed valve positions. See more.

Victor Technologies, St. Louis, MO (636) 728-3000

Dual Arc Welding Reel

TWCR dual arc welding reel protects both grounding and arc welding leads on the same reel unit. It features two spools to hold separate lengths of welding cable and is equipped with a pinion brake and a gear-driven manual crank rewind with removable handle for the independent rewind of each spool.  See more.

Hannay Reels, Westerlo, NY (877) 467-3357