June 11, 2019 - Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced new Norton Merit Pink R928, a better tier of Flap Wheels and Specialty Abrasives, including cartridge/spiral rolls and square/cross pads that feature a superior ceramic grain for greater efficiency when beveling, blending, cleaning/detailing, deburring and finishing stainless steel and other hard-to-grind materials. A variety of Norton Merit Pink mounted points feature Norton 86A aluminum oxide abrasives, providing an excellent combination of friability and form holding. Click Here for More Information.

For hard-to-reach applications, a poly cotton backing on the Norton Merit Pink R928 Flap Wheels and Specialty Abrasives adds more durability compared to traditional cotton back products. Due to a coating on the grain/ bond that reduces friction for a greater grain holding ability, the R928 line cuts cooler and faster on hard-to-grind materials.

“A clear trend in industry today is the growing use of smaller abrasives. Our new Norton Merit Pink Flap Wheels and Specialties answer this need, as well as provide excellent finishes and increased productivity,” said Mr. Patrick Carroll, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Senior Product Manager. "When used with our new Handheld Pneumatic Die Grinder, customers have a lightweight, ergonomic grinding solution with more control." The new line is ideally suited for manufacturers across a broad range of industries such as metal fabrication, welding, energy, oil & gas, foundry and castings, MRO and aerospace.

Norton and Merit brands are joining forces to deliver a simpler, comprehensive one-stop shop product portfolio for all specialty abrasives for offhand and portable power tools, within a single "Norton Merit" brand. The Norton Merit Pink line is the first introduction under the new unique branding.

Mini Flap Wheels

Mini Flap Wheels are an ideal choice for a wide variety of blending, deburring and finishing applications. The new Flap Wheels feature an improved resin bond system that extends wheel life and provides less down-time for changeovers. Threaded versions are designed for polishing and finishing intricate surfaces, and are offered in 1 in., 2 in. and 3 in. diameters, mounted on a 1/4 in.-20 thread that enables quick wheel on and off, with no tools required. Shank-mounted Flap Wheels are extremely durable and long-lasting for demanding, heavy stock removal applications, and are offered in 1 in., 2 in. and 3 in. diameters, mounted on a 1/4 in. steel shank.

Cartridge Rolls and Tapered Spiral Rolls

For hard-to-reach inside surfaces and inside corners, Cartridge Rolls and Tapered Spiral Rolls are excellent for flash removal, polishing, or removing machine markets and edge breaking. Cartridge Rolls are offered in 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. diameters and have a 1 1/2 in. length and 1/8 in. height. Spiral Rolls are available in 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. diameters and have a 1 1/2 in. length and 1/8 in. height.

Square Pads and Cross Pads

Square pads are smoother and easier to control, while grinding almost as fast as hard wheels. Their corners wear down consistently exposes fresh abrasive, and the pad becomes round for less aggressive stock removal. New Norton Merit Pink Square Pads are exceptionally well suited for the quick blending of channels, fillets, corner and spotting flat surfaces. Sizes include 2 in. by 2 in. by 1/2 in., 3 in. by 3 in. by 1/4 in. and 3 in. by 3 in. by 1/2 in.

Cross Pads are shaped to enable seeing through to the contact area for conforming to variable internal diameters. Norton Merit Pink Cross Pads are used for close-tolerance polishing of small radii and channels, deburring, and finishing bell-mouth configurations. Sizes offered include 1 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in., 2 in. by 2 in. by 3/4 in. and 3 in. by 3 in. by 1 in.

Mounted Points

Offered in many sizes in several different shapes, Norton Merit Pink 86A Vitrified Bond Mounted Points are used in a broad range of operations on a variety of machines. Mounted points are small grinding wheels permanently fastened to its own spindle. Diameters range from 1/4 in. to 1 in., and are offered in a multitude of configurations and heights.

June 10, 2019 - The Eco Runner is a battery-powered welding travel carriage designed to produce continuous fillet welds using MIG/MAG torches in the flat or vertical welding positions. Providing mechanized motion of the welding torch, the Eco Runner allows for continuous welding which increases operating factor and weld deposition rates. A 4-wheel drive system and permanent magnetic base provide powerful traction, smooth travel and stable speeds. A digital speed readout insures repeatability of the weld procedure and produces weld bead geometry that is exact to the required specifications, reducing costly over welding and substantially decreasing filler metal usage. A quick disconnect torch holder allows the torch to be easily swapped from one side of the Eco Runner to the other, enabling the operator to weld the entire workpiece from end to end. An optional power supply can be used to plug the carriage into a 115V – 230V power source.

FEATURES:

Compact and lightweight design for welding in narrow spaces

Convenient 18 V DC battery supply

Optional 115V – 230V line power supply

Versatile quick disconnect torch clamp for easy placement of the torch on either side of the carriage

Digital LED display for presetting travel speed

Low-battery indicator

Built-in guide rollers

SteelMax Tools LLC
Centennial, Colorado
877/833-5629

June 4, 2019 - Weiler Abrasives, Cresco, Pennsylvania, provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has introduced its new line of CrossFlex honing brushes designed to provide machinists with performance and value for their professional honing applications. Available in small, medium and large diameters and with heavy-duty options, these brushes provide a surface finish free of metal burrs and are ideal for manual or automated use in automotive; marine, oil and gas production; aerospace; and tube, pump and valve production applications.

CrossFlex brushes are designed to provide a long operational life, lowering the total cost of use compared to other brush options. They are available in a variety of grits — 120, 180, 240 and 320 grit — to achieve the desired finish, along with offering increased brush-to-part contact to remove even the heaviest burrs compared to nylon tube brushes. Flexible nylon stems distribute pressure evenly, self-centering within the part to create an accurate hone. Available collet-ready brushes deliver a true center rotation and exceptional brush balance for both hand-held and automated applications. CrossFlex brushes also feature a consistent cross hatch pattern to ensure proper seating of piston rings and to retain oil for lubrication in combustion cylinders.

Understanding that not all finishing and deburring applications require a standard solution, Weiler Abrasives offers the option to work with one of its Weiler Process Solutions specialists to create custom CrossFlex brushes. Solutions include custom-sized brushes for specific bore diameters, brushes with longer or shorter stems, and brushes that are collet-ready or require another connection method. CrossFlex brushes can also be customized with the desired abrasive: silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, zirconia alumina or ceramic grains.

For honing applications, Weiler Abrasives recommends using honing oil with its CrossFlex brushes for engine cylinders and hydraulic oil for hydraulic applications. In deburring applications, the brushes are compatible with water-soluble and -synthetic coolants.

May 28, 2019 - Cortec, St. Paul, Minnesota, recently developed EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative to meet the needs of mold, tool, and die manufacturers and end users. This effective liquid rust preventative comes in a non-flammable spray can that makes it easier to use than traditional greases and shipping oils employed to protect tooling assets and all tool steels during shipping, storage, and transport. It is also relatively safer to store than traditional highly flammable aerosols.

The development of EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative is another example of Cortec’s responsiveness to specific customer and market needs. Cortec tailored the product for a large midwestern U.S. tool and die manufacturer who wanted to eliminate any possibility of corrosion on a 40,000 pound (18,144 kg) Class A plastic-injection mold during its five- to six-week overseas boat shipment to Europe. By packaging an effective vegetable-oil-based rust preventative in an EcoAir spray can, Cortec was able to deliver a cost-effective solution while providing superior protection of this vital and expensive customer asset.

EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative was sprayed on the internal surfaces of the mold maker’s two-cavity automotive interior P20 plastic-injection mold prior to shipment. This provided corrosion protection, as well as water displacement and cleaning properties for any process-related fluids remaining on the mold.

The mold successfully reached the European client with no corrosion issues at all. The client was pleased that EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative did not need to be cleaned off the mold. The client requested that all molds be shipped in the same manner going forward. In addition to achieving a successful delivery, the U.S. mold maker also benefited by cutting the tooling protection costs approximately in half of what is typically incurred when using traditional greases and oils. Unlike EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative, these traditional rust preventatives must be cleaned off the mold with solvent-based removers. This increases labor and hazardous waste disposal costs, while submitting workers to additional health concerns.

EcoAir Tool & Die Rust Preventative is specifically designed for all similar tool and die applications and can also be used by anyone* that wants to

• Clean grease, oils, adhesives, and water deposits off metal surfaces

• Displace moisture and protect metal surfaces from corrosion

• Preserve all types of carbon or alloy-based steel tooling, molds, fixtures, and dies long-term up to 24 months indoors 

*EcoAir® Tool & Die Rust Preventative is only available for sale in the United States. Please contact Cortec® to discuss rust preventative options for other countries.

May 28, 2019 - Titan Tool Supply Inc., Buffalo, New York, announced the introduction of its new line of precision Diamond and Borazon micro-finishing grinding pins. They are designed to meet an increasing demand for small precision ID grinding in industries such as ceramics, electronics, mold-making, and tool-and-die-making. A carbide shank provides added strength and precision, according to Titan Tool Supply.

The working ends of the pins are coated with either Diamond or Borazon. Three diameters are offered for use in small openings. These include 0.016 in. dia. with 500/600 grit; 0.020 in. dia. with 325/400 grit; and 0.024 in. dia. with 325/400 grit.

March 29, 2019 - The New uVision™ 365 Deluxe Series NDT LED Lamps have a fanless design that maintains optimum lamp temperature using state-of-the-art heat sinks. For use in NDT applications including aerospace. Thermal cut-off circuitry prevents lamp from going out of compliance when internal temperature exceeds specifications.

Standard Intensity ASTM E3022 & Rolls-Royce RRES 90061 Compliant Versions: UV-365SBLC and UV-365MSBLC. High Intensity ASTM E3022 Compliant Versions: UV-365HC, UV-365MHC, and UV-365HCR. All lamps meet ISO 3059 Standard.

Features

• IP 65 Rated - Dust Tight/Protected Against Jets of Water so your lamp is protected in harsh environments

• Fanless & Cool Running - No fan means fewer repairs and no dust clogs, and the lamp stays cool to the touch, cutting down on fire and burn hazards

• Lightweight & Rugged - Lightweight enough for using all day, and rugged enough for your work environment

• White Light Intensity Adjustment - Easier on the eyes of NDT Inspectors

• Extremely Low Violet Hue/Visibile Light Emission - Brilliant fluorescent responses

• Fully Serialized Certificates of Conformance and Validation Reports Provided - included with each lamp

• Item Nos. UV-152261, UV-152263, UV-152271, etc.

Paul N. Gardner Company Inc.
Pompano Beach, Florida
954/946-9454

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March 14, 2019 - American Weldquip, Sharon Center, Ohio, recently introduced a new enhancement to its “Cool Grip” water-cooled semi-automatic line up. All water-cooled "Cool-Grip" semi-automatic torches will now be manufactured and shipped standard with a built-in water flow switch.

The integrated flow switch protects the torch and components against low or no water flow conditions. If low flow is detected the trigger circuit is deactivated. 80 percent of water-cooled torch repairs are due to compromised water-cooled power cables because of the lack of water flow. Most of the time this is ends up being an expensive repair. This new standard feature from American Weldquip, along with an anti-stretch cord to prevent pulling apart of cable assemblies, helps end-users avoid costly repairs and downtime.   

March 11, 2019 - The Arc Saber is a quality storage container designed to protect your tungsten welding electrodes. Great for your tool box or work table, it holds up to 19 1/8 in. (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

Diamond Ground Products
Newbury Park, California
805/498-3837

February 21, 2019 - Tillman, Compton, California, has expanded its Leather Welding Jacket line with a black Cowhide split leather jacket, the Tillman 3281 Black Leather Jacket.    

The 3281 is constructed with premium side split Cowhide that is specially tanned to resist heat and spatter and Kevlar® stitching for one durable welding jacket and years of use.  The 3281 is modeled after Tillman’s popular 3280, an industry standard, with its underarm gussets that allow the user to move freely and comfortably when welding. 

Features of the 3281 include:

• Tillman’s tanning process specifically designed resist heat and spatter.

• Soft and pliable leather for excellent comfort.

• Standup welders collar for added neck coverage and protection.

• Button snaps are anodized black to avoid arc flashback and resist rust.

• Stress points are reinforced with rivets for added wear.

• Adjustable snaps on the sides of the waist and wrists deliver a comfortable fit.

• Underarm gussets for free and comfortable movement.

• Sizes available – S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X.

To help welders be more efficient on the jobsite, the 3281 offers a soapstone pocket on each sleeve and an outside pocket for small item storage. 

The 3281 provides welders the protection they need while looking great. 

John Tillman Co.
Compton, California
800/255-5480