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Your guide to the latest welding technologies on the market WELD CLEANING MACHINES


Weld cleaning machines from Anopol are designed to remove weld discolouration in a safe and economical way. Small, compact and portable, the machines operate on a closed circuit principle, similar to welding, except in this application the electric circuit is completed by a chemical solution applied through a porous moist pad or contained on the end of a conductive brush. Anopol’s MiniKleen MK2 is suitable for precision cleaning of weld burn on small components or light fabrications (110V or 230V applications). Chemical solution is in a refillable, transparent tube located in the handheld torch. The torch is fitted with a porous pad or electrochemical brush. This machine can also mark or etch logos, trademarks etc.


INERT WELD CHAMBERS


In certain industries (such as aerospace and nuclear), exotic materials that are prone to attack from oxygen during welding have forced users to look at welding these materials in a dedicated glove box environment (inert gas atmosphere). The benefits associated with using a glove box are cleaner welds that are free from cracking (due to atmospheric contamination) and less downtime (due to reworking of parts).Weldlogic Europe Ltd now offers a range of standard and custom glove boxes for use in these industries. “Glove box shells and antechambers are manufactured in stainless steel for demanding duty requirements. These fall into two categories: ‘Purge’ and ‘Recirculated’. The Purge glove box will achieve a level during welding of 10 parts per million oxygen and the Recirculated glove box will achieve a level of 1 part per million oxygen.Welding under these conditions produces welded joints of the highest quality, free from defects,” the company told Welding World.


ANOPOL LTD t: +44 (0)121 632 6888 e: info@anopol.co.uk w: www.anopol.co.uk


WELDLOGIC EUROPE LTD t: +44 (0)1480 437479 e: weld@weldlogic.co.uk w: www.weldlogic.co.uk


MONITORING WELD TEMPERATURES


STAYING SAFE IN METAL FABRICATION


The Sif Temp IR is a versatile, simple-to-operate Infra-Red thermometer which can be used to monitor pre-, post- and inter-pass weld temperatures. In Infra-Red mode, the unit will measure from -50˚C to 850˚C. Its non-contact sensor and simple trigger control enable single-handed operation. A laser target indicates exactly where the measurement is taken and readings can be taken in several locations across the heated area over a very short period. For applications which require the use of a contact sensor, such as under


a blanket, a K-Type sensor can be connected which extends the measuring range to 1400˚C (using a suitable sensor). With a range of operating modes and adjustable emissivity, the Sif Temp can be used on a variety of materials other than metals including plastic, ceramic and water.


WELDABILITY SIF t: +44 (0) 1462 482200 e: sales@weldability-sif.com w: www.weldability-sif.com


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Diversified technology company 3M recently hosted a free webinar designed for health and safety professionals or line managers in the metal fabrication industry. ‘Fab PPE – staying safe in the metal fabrication industry’ was part of its ‘safety spotlight’ series for 2014 which is designed to share 3Mknowledge and expertise on a variety of workplace issues, hazards and training methods. “In the metal welding and fabrication


industry, activities such as welding and cutting can produce fume, gas, light and spark hazards which require a range of control measures, including PPE (personal protective equipment). Some tasks can combine several hazards which require different types of PPE and choosing equipment that is purpose-designed for the task ultimately helps to ensure employee compliance and confidence in protection,” commented technical services engineer, Robert Brill, of the 3M Personal Safety Division.


3M t: +44 (0)870 60 800 60 w: www.3M.co.uk/safety e: psd.enquiries.uk@mmm.com w: www.mmm.com


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