January 9, 2020 - The Tillman 1357 is an ANSI A7 MIG welding glove composed of a top grain cowhide palm and split cowhide leather back. The 1357 is Dupont™ Kevlar® sewn and features a seamless forefinger as well as a  flexible wing thumb to provide the best grip on a gun or torch.

January 9, 2020 - For heavy duty cutting applications, Steelmax Cermet Tipped saw blades offer superior wear and heat resistance for long cutting life. These blades feature a super-thin kerf for fast, efficient cutting and laser-cut stabilizer slots reducing dissonant noise and vibration for maximum stability and precise cuts. Steelmax's proprietary blade geometry, incorporating wide and shallow tooth pockets, combined with their advanced Triple Chip Grind provide speed and durability for clean, burr-free cuts in even the hardest alloys.

FEATURES

• Cermet Tips for high impact and wear resistance
• Laser-cut body and stabilizer slots for smooth operation
• Triple Chip Grind for rapid cutting
• Stainless Steel versions feature a two-step blade body and a Flourine coating for added lubricity for reduced friction
• Proprietary blade geometry (wide & shallow tooth pockets) improves blade stability and durability

January 7, 2020 - Fluoramics Inc., Winona, Minnesota, manufacturer of thread sealants, lubricants and rust inhibitors, has introduced a new application tip for its 100-gram tube of Formula-8® thread sealant. This packaging will appeal to users of Formula-8® who are looking for easier or one-handed application. The extended tip also makes it easy to access hard-to reach areas.

Formula-8® (the original PTFE thread sealant) is a shear-sensitive paste that sheets out into PTFE strings when torqued and delivers exceptional sealing performance on all sizes of threads. Formula-8® is ideal for use in oxygen and fuel systems, hydraulic cylinders, and natural gas applications. Formula-8® has been oxygen tested and certified by BAM, and has been approved for use in food processing and handling facilities by NSF International. It maintains stability in environments of -400° F to +500° F, and is solvent-free and non-hazardous.

Formula-8 is available in a 100-gram tube with the new extended application tip, 1 lb. jars, and 15-gram tubes. The 15-gram tube is particularly handy for less-frequent users of Formula-8 or those who are looking to include Formula-8 with their product or kit shipments.

January 6, 2020 - The New Gas Grabber from Strong Hand Tools provides secure, no-slip holding for the safe lifting of gas cylinders by a single person, or two-person team lifting with comfort-grip handles. The 8-point cylinder contact and friction pads provide a safe, positive hold on the cylinder. Scissor-action handles automatically engage for secure lifting. Release the handles, and the Gas Grabber stays in position on the cylinder, ready for use. Heavy duty steel construction for durability. 

January 6, 2020 - ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has launched OK AristoRod® 38 Zn, a solid wire with a specially alloyed formula that minimizes porosity and spatter on galvanized steels at FABTECH 2019, November 11-14, at McCormick Place in Chicago. As a result, it significantly reduces or eliminates rejects and rework, delivering optimized results when welding the galvanized steel components used in transportation, white goods, agricultural tanks and troughs, HVAC systems and construction (roofs, facades, gates, fences, stairs, catwalks).

Manufacturers are using thicker Zn coatings so that they can produce longer lasting components and offer longer anti-corrosion product warranties. However, a thicker coating exacerbates the challenges inherent with welding galvanized steel. Zinc melts at temperatures lower than steel (786 ºF vs. 2,498 ºF). As a result, the heat of the welding arc releases zinc vapor around the weld pool, which affects arc stability and contributes to excess spatter. If trapped in the weld pool, the vapor causes porosity as the weld solidifies.

“Through tightly controlled micro-alloying elements in its formulation, OK AristoRod 38 Zn allows the zinc vapor to escape. It addresses the root cause of porosity and spatter associated with standard ER70S-6 wires without the expense or increased risk of burn through associated with metal cored wires,” says Jose Abal-Lopez, Global Product Manager Non and Low Alloyed Solid Wires, ESAB. “ESAB conducted head-to-head tests against other common options for welding galvanized steel. The results were conclusive: OK AristoRod 38 Zn offers the best performance at the lowest total cost of production.”

OK AristoRod 38 Zn is available in diameters of .030, .040 and .045 in. in 33 and 40-lb. spools and 550-lb. Marathon Pacs. It is classified as an AWS A5.18 ER70S-G.

January 6, 2020 - Gemtex Abrasives has introduced “CutFlex” cut off wheels & grinding wheels. The cut off and grinding wheels are made with an aluminum oxide and ceramic blend which offers excellent performance at very competitive prices. The wheels provide cool, bur free cutting, aggressive stock removal and long life on all metals including Stainless Steel. They line is available in 2 in.- 6 in. diameters and thicknesses from .045- ¼ in.

January 6, 2020 - The Arc Saber is a quality storage container from Diamond Ground Products is designed to protect your tungsten welding electrodes. Great for your tool box or work table, it holds up to 19 1/8" (3.2mm) tungsten electrodes. The Arc Saber tungsten storage container features:

• High-impact polyethylene & HDPLA plus plastic

• 12.5lbs pull rated Neodymium (rare-earth) magnet located in the base

• Threaded-on cap with o-ring seal

• Wood strip to minimize atmosphere and moisture contamination.

• Quick reference stickers for taper and size

January 6, 2020 - Diamond Ground Products has carried Tri-Mix™ tungsten electrodes as an alternative to 2% Thoriated tungsten for over 20 years. Most know that Tri-Mix features three oxides scientifically balanced to promote migration and evaporation rates that result in extended tungsten life and many other improvements over 2% Thoriated tungsten. The improvements seen in Tri-Mix tungsten have often come with a premium price about 1/3 more than the standard 2% Thoriated tungsten. While worth it, DGP is always looking for ways to do better for their customers.That’s why we created DGP Tri-Mix Tungsten. Like its premium counterpart made in Germany, the benefits of DGP Tri-Mix tungsten include:

• Reliable arc-striking

• Low burn-off rate

• Highest quality of arc

• 35% less power consumption

• 40% prolonged service life

• 50% less set-up costs

• 50% less gas consumption

• 100% reproducible results

Unlike its premium counterpart, you’ll find DGP Tri-Mix pricing to be a better value. Compared to E3 Tungsten, Multi-Strike Tungsten or "Rare Earth" Tungsten you'll find DGP Tri-Mix beats them both on performance and pricing. Don't take our word for it though, order online at DiamondGround.com or call 805-498-3837 for a free sample you can test today!

December 12, 2019 - Werner, Itasca, Illinois, introduced new Welding High Heat Fall Protection Harnesses today. Designed for mechanical, electrical and welding contractors, the entire harness is comprised of Kevlar webbing with a char resistance up to 700 degrees. The Welding High Heat Fall Protection Harness was developed for end users working at heights who encounter weld spatter and high heat applications. This new fall protection harness is the only one on the market that is designed for welding and high heat applications while also being equipped with Patented Relief Handles to help users reach a safe position in a post-fall situation.

“The Welding High Heat Harnesses were designed with two key pain points in mind,” said Eric Miller, Director of Product Management at Werner. “First, we wanted to create a welding high heat fall protection harness that was constructed using Kevlar webbing throughout the entire harness versus some designs that only use it in certain sections. And secondly, we wanted to create a fall protection harness for welding and high heat applications that addresses user safety in a post fall condition.”

Designed for Safety, High-Heat Performance and Comfort

The Welding High Heat Harnesses have easy-to-grab Patented Relief Handles that are distinguishable by their yellow color. These handles are designed to aid users in a post-fall condition as they shift into a ‘Chair in the Air’ position. This position helps them achieve a gravity override, which relieves potentially deadly pressures on the femoral arteries that originate from extended suspension time. The fall protection harness is also designed with an impact indicator which shows if it has been involved in a fall—another safety feature to protect users. The new Welding High Heat Harnesses are compliant with OSHA, and ANSI z359.11 standards.

The new Werner Welding High Heat Fall Protection Harnesses are made entirely of Kevlar webbing, which is a superior material for high heat, due to its char resistance threshold of up to 700 degrees. Nomex strap keepers keep excess webbing organized and out of the way and the label protection helps to ensure the integrity of the material. The hardware on the Welding High Heat Harnesses is high strength steel.

Along with enhanced safety elements, the Welding High Heat Harness was designed and manufactured for comfort and fit. The fall protection harnesses are available in four sizes with quick connect technology for chest, legs and hip adjustments, ensuring both fast and easy fitting. As the connection point, the dorsal D-ring on the back of the harness is adjustable to accommodate an optimal fit on most body frames. It is also built off the Arc Flash harness design and is compatible with the Werner Arc Flash lanyards and Arc Flash self-retracting lifelines.

November 15, 2019 - Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Worcester, Massachusetts, has introduced its Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs, the next generation of Blaze. The Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs enable faster rust removal, and enhanced cleaning and detailing processes for better finishes. For more information and to download a brochure.

Users performing right angle grinding on a routine basis will see immediate results using Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs due to improved micro-fracturing grain. By consistently exposing sharper grain edges, this improvement delivers a better cut rate, and longer disc life when compared to blended ceramic alumina discs. True to the success of the Norton Blaze portfolio, BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs enhance operator control in stock removal, deburring, blending and other applications. A heavy fiber backing not only provides a better disc face to surface grinding advantage, it also resists tearing in heavy applications, extending disc life, and requiring fewer changeovers, resulting in less labor time.

“Intended for carbon steel and other soft-to-grind materials, the new Norton BlazeX fiber discs were developed to provide cool cuts and to offer longer life due to a non-supersized design. We are seeing a 50 percent or greater cut rate using BlazeX on these materials when compared to Blaze F980,” said Patrick Carroll, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Senior Product Manager. “BlazeX F970 is an excellent complement to our existing Blaze F980 discs, which are engineered for stainless steel and other harder-to-grind materials. Together, both the BlazeX F970 and Blaze F980 fully cover right angle grinding in MRO, metal fabrication, welding, oil and gas, energy, and ship building markets, to name a few.”

Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs are available in three sizes consisting of 4-1/2 in., 5 in. and 7 in. fiber discs, and in 7/8 in. hole or speed-change attachments. Coarse grinding applications are supported through the four key grits of 36, 50, 60, and 80. “We are also offering test kits which include a box of BlazeX F970 and Blaze F980 36 grit fiber discs in each size for testing,” adds Carroll. The kits are ideal for users who wish to see the difference between the two on their respective materials.