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New Website for B&L Information Systems BLInfo.com Redesigned and Rebranded


Ajax TOCCO Retrofits Customer’s Existing 35kW Induction Heater with Remote Mounted, Low Profile, Non-Contact Weld Preheat Inductor and Transformer


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TOCCO Magnethermic recently supplied a forestry products manufacturer with a compact remote transformer and low profile heating inductor to be used for preheating prior to GMAW. These items were sold as a field install kit that are compatible with and utilize the customer’s existing induction heating cables and accessories. The heating inductor floats above the weldment without making contact. Versatility and utilization of the 35 kW induction heater were immediately increased. The customer had a need to be able to heat a rotating weldment with limited space between welds. Existing weld preheat inductors that roll on top of the weldment would not fit between the weldments, forcing the customer to rely combustion heating technology (torches).


Due to the safety issues and


inconsistency associated with combustion heating, the customer reached out to experts at Ajax TOCCO for a solution to their challenges. Ajax TOCCO was able to quickly


analyze their process and custom build a compact, non-contact weld preheat inductor that provided pin point heating accuracy, rapid heat rates and repeatable traceable results. The size


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of the inductor is orders of magnitude smaller than existing weld preheat inductors currently offered for moving/ rotating parts. The compact inductor can be located anywhere the weld torch can be positioned. The 1-inch thick weldment is easily


preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit at 18 inches per minute. Ajax TOCCO air cooled induction weld preheat systems offer the many advantages including: • Controlled Cooling Rates • Increased Penetration • Increased Feed Rates • Improved Quality • Reduced Consumables • Improved Operator Comfort • Improved Safety • Decreased Energy Costs


Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic® subsidiary of ParkOhio Holdings Corp.®


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designs and manufactures world- class induction heating and melting equipment for various industries and applications throughout the world. In addition,the company provides a range of services including laboratory process development, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and parts, coil repair facilities and installation services through its locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.


B&L Information Systems, global leader in ERP software for metalcasters, has announced the launch of their redesigned website, BLInfo.com. The new site was created to improve site function


in mobile applications and


allow an improved experience across browser types. The new site features dedicated rich content about the ERP modules available in the Odyssey ERP software system for metalcasters as well as the ways B&L specifically serves the metalcasting sectors of foundries, die casters and investment casters. “Our software product has evolved over the years to match technology changes, and in 2015 we released a Web version of Odyssey. During that 5 plus year timeframe, the B&L website has been static.


It was


time to change the B&L site to better match what customers expect from a modern technology firm supporting metalcasters,” stated Matt Gacek, Vice President - Business Development. Site visitors will immediately


notice the fresh look of the site with a lighter color palette and then be drawn in by the easy-to-navigate, mobile- responsive design. Created with the user experience in mind, the site includes intuitive design features to help users quickly and easily navigate the site. The BLInfo.com website also offers updated information on news and press releases, client testimonials which include video, and career opportunities.


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