PRODUCT REVIEWS
13 REDUCED COSTS PER CUT
GENERAL WELDING SUPPLIES (GWS) has introduced Rhodius Abrasives into its expanding and comprehensive portfolio of products to offer safer, more reliable abrasive solutions to its clients. “The Rhodius brand name
has stood for quality, efficiency and precision for over 60 years. These properties set Rhodius apart from its competitors and make Rhodius and GWS a perfect partnership,” GWS told Welding World. “The new XT10 slitting disc is taken from the Rhodius ‘TOPLINE’ range of products. With 30% more lifetime than other leading brands of extra thin slitting discs, the XT10 allows for shorter set-up and disc-changing times therefore achieving greatly reduced costs per cut and a measurable increase in efficiency.” Typical applications include severing of thin-walled tubes and profiles, steel
sheets and flat iron bar. The XT10 is an inox product and can achieve high results on materials such as stainless, hardened, high tensile and galvanised steels along with all other standard steel applications.
GENERAL WELDING SUPPLIES (GWS) Tel: +44 (0)151 420 6900 E-mail:
karl@generalwelding.co.uk Website:
www.generalwelding.co.uk
BLENDED WELDING TRAINING
LINCOLN ELECTRIC recently released a new supplement for welding training at the FABTECH exhibition in the US. The initial release of Lincoln Electric’s Project Based Lessons for the VRTEX® welding training systems features a set of lessons that can be implemented into existing welding curriculum programmes. The lessons are designed with references and ties to the educational common core standards, as well as the AmericanWelding Society SENSE standards. “VRTEX virtual reality welding training systems have proved that welding education
is more effective and efficient with a blended training approach. Combining hands-on welding training with lessons on a virtual reality welding system provides students with an opportunity to practice, develop and refine proper welding body position and technique, as well as learn by interacting and collaborating with classmates.” The VRTEX product line offers a realistic welding visual and audio feedback to allow students to learn welding techniques in a simulated environment.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC UK Tel: +44 (0)114 287 2401 E-mail:
VRTEX@lincolnelectric.com. Website:
www.VRTEX.com
COMFORTABLE PROTECTION
3M HAS UPGRADED its Adflo powered air respirator by introducing a new battery, making the whole system around 17 per cent lighter. The current NiMH batteries have been replaced with Lithium Ion batteries which are 40 per cent lighter and provide a significant weight saving overall. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays an integral role in keeping the welder protected from exposure to airborne particles such as welding fumes, which can cause long term health effects. “It is important that, as an innovator and advocate for PPE compliance, we are developing products that welders are more inclined to wear to protect themselves from harmful respiratory diseases. We have made these updates to the Adflo powered air respirator on the basis that a lighter product is more likely to be comfortable, especially over a long period of time. By being comfortable, our aim is that welders stay protected, as well as being happier in their environment, which could lead to other benefits such as an increase in productivity or efficiency,” explained Robert Brill, technical engineer from the Personal Safety Division of 3M.
3M Tel: +44 (0)870 60 80060 E-mail:
ohes.uk@
mmm.com Website:
www.3M.co.uk/safety
REFRESHING THE BRAND VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES has announced the refreshing of its TwecoTM brand of
welding torches and accessories, together with an upgraded Tweco Classic MIG Gun Series. The re-design of the Tweco logo is part of Victor Technologies’ brand focus and brings a clean and modern aesthetic to a brand that has been synonymous with welding for over 75 years. The Tweco No. Series MIG gun platform is being upgraded and will be re-launched
as the Tweco Classic Series. Enhancements include higher impact resistant materials, interlocking handle design for superior toughness, an angled trigger for a more comfortable pull and refined, modernised lines. The new Classic Series MIG guns will be launched over the course of the year starting with the Tweco Classic No.4, an air- cooled MIG gun with a rating of 400 amps at 60% duty cycle. Founded in 1936, Tweco is a specialist in the design and manufacture of MIG
welding guns and consumable parts for manual and precision robotic welding applications. Additionally, Tweco provides a comprehensive range of manual arc welding products including electrode holders, ground clamps, lugs, cable connectors and welding helmets.
VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES LTD Tel: +44 (0) 1257 224824 E-mail:
emarketing@victortechnologies.com Website:
www.victortechnologies.eu
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