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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.

October 21, 2019 - American Torch Tip Co., Bradenton, Florida, has designed the fastest Quick Change Gooseneck trademarked the Lightning Flash™. The design is patent pending and allows for easy out of position welding applications. No tools are needed to change positions (rotate the gooseneck) or change goosenecks, it takes seconds. Push down turn and lock into 8 different positions. Available as an option on new Lightning® Straight handle 250 amp - 450 amp guns. Jump liners will be included with this product pre-installed. Their goal is to create a better experience for their customers by saving time and reduce awkward welding positions. The Flash design is based on customer feedback and shared challenges.

American Torch Tip will be launching the Flash and two other new products to be announced at Fabtech, Chicago in November. Two of the three are in patent pending status. You can learn more by visiting Booth No. B35043. Join the gooseneck change challenge at Fabtech.

Distributors and end-users alike are encouraged to explore these new products using American Torch Tip’s online part search containing over 20,000 SKU’s on their website and filtering their searches as needed.

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September 12, 2019 - Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, introduces new GTAW (TIG) cut lengths, offered in high silicon formulations in three common stainless steel alloys. The GTAW process allows for incredibly clean, high-quality welds with reduced spatter and welding fume. With upgraded manufacturing processes on the new products, quality is additionally enhanced and the opportunity for weld inclusions is reduced.

The new stainless steel Lincoln Electric GTAW cut lengths include:

• Lincoln® ER308Si/308LSi – Best for 304 or 304L stainless steels and 18-8 steels
• Lincoln® ER309Si/309LSi - Recommended for joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
• Lincoln® ER316Si/316LSi - For added corrosion resistance on molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
  
  

“We’ve improved efficiency on the production front to provide more quality consistency that in turn, ensures the ultimate quality of the welding consumable,” said senior product manager, welding alloys, Sheena Suvak. “We pride ourselves in having high quality consumables regardless of the welding process.”

Common features for the cut lengths include:

• High silicon levels deliver a more fluid puddle and greater toe wetting that is ideal for a number of materials, applications and welder preferences
• Extremely clean surface treatment improves consistent bead stacking while reducing inclusions in the weld – time after time
• Q2 Lot® Tested - a certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) is available online
• AWS classification information is inkjet-printed on the entire length of the rod
  
  

Whether used by industrial fabricators in traditional metalforming applications, or for aftermarket small shop work, Lincoln stainless steel GTAW cut lengths are designed to deliver a clean and consistent weld.

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 Ready Rest™ line of Torch, Grinder, Wrist, and Arm Rests! 

The NEW ReadyRest™ 2-section, articulated, fully adjustable Arm Rest supports your extended arm while welding, for greater weld control and reduced fatigue. The Arm Rest is height adjustable [the support arm slides up or down the mounting column], and swivels smoothly and easily for work in precise locations.

The comfortable, generously sized arm cup turns in a 360° arc for complete freedom in positioning, and instant re-positioning.  The sturdy, magnetic, anti-tipping base plate can be placed on any steel surface and leveled by adjusting the two leveling bolts.

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. 

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

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