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July 25, 2019 - Strong Hand Tools®, Santa Fe Springs, California, manufacturer of innovative Strong Hand Tools® Welding Clamps, Magnets, and Pliers, and BuildPro® Modular Welding Tables proudly announces the Ready Rest™ line of Torch, Grinder, Wrist, and Arm Rests!

The MIG & TIG Torch Rests attach securely to your welding table, welding machine, or other steel surface with a strong magnetic base. The articulated Rests are height and angle adjustable for setting at the ideal position for easy access while you work, increasing efficiency, and preventing torch damage.  The unique cable hanger provides cable control for safety and ease of handling. The adjustable cable hanger holds cable “slack” reducing wrist fatigue and enabling freedom of movement.   

The ReadyRest™ “200 Series” MIG Torch Rests include the accessory plate with a “parking spot” for MIG Pliers and an angled gel pot for convenient dispensing.

The full ReadyRest™ line includes: MIG, TIG, Electrode Holder [Universal], Grinder,  Arm & Wrist Rests.

July 25, 2019 - Strong Hand Tools®, Santa Fe Springs, California, manufacturer of innovative Strong Hand Tools® Welding Clamps, Magnets, and Pliers, and BuildPro® Modular Welding Tables proudly announces the New Deluxe MIG Pliers. This new multi-function version is equipped with features to make them more useful to welders throughout the work day. 

The 90° Side Pull V-Notch in the Plier jaws provide a handy way to pull wire or grasp small items such as nuts. The two Pliers jaws are equipped with both fine and course files for nozzle cleaning and spatter removal. In addition to the traditional round face hammer, these new Pliers also feature a flat face hammer for better contact in light hammering. The Plier’s Retention Chain attaches to the ReadyRest™ MIG Gun Rests to create a clean organized work area, and prevent Pliers from getting lost. The easy-to-spot bright yellow comfort grip handles fit well in the hand, making them easy to hold and use. 

August 6, 2018 - Tweco, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Tweco VELOCITY2™ series of MIG consumables for its Spray Master™ and Tweco Classic Number Series MIG guns. The heavy-duty nozzle uses a nozzle insert that is “keyed” into place and over-molded with a high-temperature silicone compound, essentially producing a single part from two pieces; a copper shell crimped over the insert creates the final nozzle. The conductor tube has three enhancements, starting with producing it from a single piece of copper with machined threads to securely hold the contact tip and nozzle in place. An O-ring prevents gas leakage in the event of a downstream obstruction, while adding a silicone sleeve over the copper tube minimizes radiant heat and improves impact resistance.

“The VELOCITY2 enhancements deliver unmatched performance through a more robust design, providing less downtime and more weld time,” says Jeff Henderson, Global Business Manager for Torches and Exothermic Cutting Systems, ESAB. “VELOCITY2 directly addresses heat-related issues by reducing consumable count, improving thermal conductivity and lowering operating temperature. As a result, updated VELOCITY2 consumables stay cooler, last longer, produce a more stable weld puddle and improve overall productivity.”

VELOCITY2 consumables feature threadless, “drop-in” style contact tips and integrate the contact tip seating area directly into the conductor tube. With medium- and heavy-duty VELOCITY2 consumables, the shielding gas flows from the conductor tube through four ports machined into the base of the contact tip. This simplified design eliminates the gas diffuser and enables the shielding gas to keep the tip up to 40 percent cooler. By running cooler, VELOCITY2 MIG consumables improve parts life by up to 500 percent or more in gas shielded Flux-Cored, spray transfer and pulsed spray transfer applications. In short circuit MIG applications, VELOCITY2 consumables typically last two to three times longer than conventional consumables.

A cooler tip also reduces the ability for spatter to stick. The tip needs less cleaning, and any spatter that adheres is easier to remove. Further, spatter generally collects on one part, the nozzle, as opposed to three parts on conventional MIG front ends.

“The drop-in style tip also eliminates the hassle associated with burn backs. There’s no need to use vice-grips or welpers when the electrode fuses inside the tip,” adds Henderson.

Tweco/ESAB
Denton, Texas
717/637-8911

July 26, 2018 - What sets the Tillman 49 MIG glove apart from other MIG welding gloves are the glide patches Tillman incorporated into the outer side of the palm and the extended 5” cuff of the glove.  These glide patches provide needed padding at pressure points where welders often feel heat or fatigue for added comfort and to ease of movement when welding. 

The Tillman 49 offers a soft, top grain Goatskin palm, forefinger and thumb that for the feel and dexterity a welder requires with a durable Cowhide split leather back and cuff.  To help welders execute precise welds, the seamless forefinger provides an excellent feel when operating a MIG gun or a plasma torch.  A thumb strap and patch provide reinforcement and added strength for longer wear.  To help with heat buildup on longer welds, the Tillman 49 offers a fleece lining for heat protection without the bulk.  And of course, the Tillman 49 is sewn with Kevlar® stitching for longevity and flame resistance.

The Tillman 49 is the ideal glove for MIG welding, Torch work, Plasma cutting and even light stick welding.  When comfort, dexterity and performance are required, turn to the Tillman 49.   

Tillman
Compton, California
310/764-0110

Updated nozzle design addresses heat-related issues