Gases & Welding Distributor articles from May 2004

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from May 2004

Change is inevitable.(Viewpoint)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... When my father was living, he often said life holds three certainties. First, change is inevitable. Second, we will always pay taxes. And third, at some point in time, everyone dies. For a man without a lot of formal education, he had, as the...

Are you a captain of your industry?(GAWDA Commentary)
May 1, 2004... First of all, if I were an expert on the topic of business, I'd have a college named after me. I'm not, so I don't. But that doesn't stop me from sharing my opinions about corporate navigation. Before I entered the business world of gases...

www.weilercorp.com.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Weiler Corporation, Cresco, PA, has a newly improved website, www.weilercorp.com. The objective is to provide customers with the information they need, when they need it too make learning about company products and services easy. The menus make...

Air Products, Lehigh Valley, PA, introduced three new country Websites in its growing China, Taiwan, and Thailand markets.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Air Products, Lehigh Valley, PA, introduced three new country Websites in its growing China, Taiwan, and Thailand markets. With 50,000 customers in nine countries, Air Products uses its native language websites to provide better access to the...

www.concoa.com.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Concoa, Virginia Beach, VA, launched a newly designed website at www.concoa.com. Users can acquire vital information on gas pressure and flow control, and select gas delivery equipment and systems easily. The resource enables customers to move...

Concoa.(Snapshot)(new program uses catalog components to deliver gas systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Concoa, Virginia Beach, VA, designed a program to efficiently deliver customized gas systems solutions using catalog components. The custom assembly program provides production of custom-assembled and -manufactured products that meet exact...

Pferd.(Snapshot)(new Mini Tool Center and merchandising display)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Pferd, Leominster, MA, announced its new merchandising display with bright white and blue graphics on a durable 16 in. x 24 in. vinyl backer panel. The panel has standard pegboard perforations and a choice of headers highlighting the company's...

Airgas, Inc.(Snapshot)(will take How to Buy Gases seminars to more than 27 states)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Airgas, Inc., Chicago, IL, announced at the 2004 Pittsburgh Conference that it is taking its How To Buy Gases seminars on the road. Presented for the first time at the 2003 conference in Orlando, FL, the seminars address the basics of...

Precision Dynamics.(Snapshot)(will extend lean-manufacturing techniques)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Precision Dynamics, New Britain, CT, announced it is extending lean-manufacturing techniques to all areas of the plant. The initiative is part of PreDynes' effort to identify, implement, and execute manufacturing practices that reduce lead...

Taylor-Wharton.(Snapshot)(price increases announced)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Taylor-Wharton, Camp Hill, PA, announced price increases covering standard cryogenic bulk tanks, liquid cylinders, beverage carbonation cylinders, certain cryogenic freezers, high-pressure cylinders, and acetylene cylinders. Scott W. Boyd, v.p....

ESAB.(Snapshot)(has formed international strategic alliances)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ESAB, Florence, SC, has formed strategic alliances with power generation and petrochemical customers across the nation and world. Partners include Allstrom Power, Bechtel, CB&I, Foster Wheeler, Zachary, and TIC.

GSI Lumonics Inc.(Snapshot)(increases product lines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Through acquisitions, GSI Lumonics Inc., Farmington Hills, MI, and Rugby, England, has increased its product lines to offer end-users, integrators, and OEMS more choices. The company's product roster now includes diode-pumped solid-state...

Gulf Wire Corp.(Snapshot)(Gulf Wire Corp. has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Gulf Wire Corp., New Orleans, LA, achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. The company announced that its product line of aluminum MIG and TIG wire and rod products would now be supplied to its distributors with ISO certification as well as ABS,...

Hobart Institute offering new courses, programs.(Industry News)(Hobart Institute of Welding Technology)
May 1, 2004... The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Troy, Oh., announced a new course for robot operators. The one-week practical training course, Welding Introduction for Robot Operators and Programmers, is offered at the facility. Emphasis is placed...

Matheson supplies systems to FDA lab.(Industry News)(Matheson Tri-Gas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., Parsippany, NJ, congratulates the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Lab, Irvine, CA, on its High Honors Award, presented at the 38th Annual Lab of the Year competition. The honor was awarded at the Pittsburgh Conference on...

ESAB celebrates 100th anniversary.(Industry News)(ESAB Welding and Cutting Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... When Oscar Kjeilberg submitted a hand-written patent for the covered electrode in 1904, it began the modern era in welding, as molten weld metal could now be shielded from oxygen contamination. It was also the beginning of Kjeilberg's company,...

Court delivers decision in pipeline lawsuit.(Industry News)(Air Liquide, et al. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Houston Authority)
May 1, 2004... The Port of Houston Authority (PHA), Houston, Tex., received a unanimous favorable decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning relocation costs for pipelines that cross the Houston Ship Channel. The three-judge panel issued its...

Renewal and expansion of mill valued at $7 million.(Industry News)(Harsco Corporation announces expansion of it Heckett MultiServ division)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Harsco Corporation, Harrisburg, Pa., announced its Heckett MultiNerv division will assume additional mill services responsibilities at Arcelor's Sollac Florange steel works in northeast France under a multi-year contract renewal and expansion...

Air Products consolidates its gas position in Southern China.(Industry News)(BP Zhuhai plant)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Air Products, Lehigh Valley, Pa., announced it is supplying hydrogen and nitrogen to BP Zhuhai's PTA (purified terephthalic acid) plant and hydrogen to the merchant market in Guangdong Province, China. Air Products has built an on-site hydrogen...

AMSA hails introduction of TEA-LU.(Industry News)(American Moving and Storage Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) hailed the introduction of Congressional legislation designed to reduce America's growing highway congestion and safety problems. The legislation, introduced by House Transportation and...

Lincoln sponsors Experimental Aircraft Association.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Oh., is an official sponsor of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). In this capacity, the company hosts TIG training courses, providing equipment for hands-on welding, and exhibits in national and regional...

Praxair, Blue Rhino take tank exchange program to Canada.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Praxair, Danbury, CT, announced Praxair Canada, Inc. and Blue Rhino Corp. signed an agreement for Praxair to supply Blue Rhino propane tank exchange services at major third-party retail locations in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,...

Scott specialty gases passes EPA accuracy audit.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The EPA recently completed an audit of source-level, tri-blend, EPA Protocol gases purchased from 14 vendors of specialty gases. Cylinders contained blends of S[O.sub.2], NO, and C[O.sub.2], in a [N.sub.2], balance. Two independent laboratories...

Nippon Sanso Corporation.(People)(William J. Kroll)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nippon Sanso Corporation, Parsippany, NJ -- William J. Kroll chairman of Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. He will continue his roll as president and CEO of the company.

Tregaskiss.(People)
May 1, 2004... Tregaskiss, Windsor, Ontario -- James Booth, Tony Pendino, and Larry Parkinson, regional business managers to the distribution team, Marc Tremblay, regional business manager to the sales team.

M.K. Morse Company.(People)(Avedis M. Soukiasian)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... M.K. Morse Company, Canton, OH -- Avedis M. Soukiasian, director of band saws.

EWI.(People)(Frank E. Jakob and Dr. Brian Lu)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... EWI, Columbus, OH -- Frank E. Jakob, program manager in the technical division, and Dr. Brian Lu, senior engineer on the microjoining team.

Bosch Rexroth AG.(People)(Reiner Leipold-Buttner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr, Germany -- Reiner Leipold-Buttner, executive vice president for engineering and manufacturing.

Alloy Engineering.(People)(Steve Hulvey)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Alloy Engineering, Berea, OH -- Steve Hulvey, sales engineer.

J. Walter Inc.(People)(Stephen A. Davis)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... J. Walter Inc., Hartford, CT -- Stephen A. Davis, chairman of the company.

Metal Coatings International Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Metal Coatings International Inc., Chardon, OH -- Christian Schiele, customer quality coordinator.

Inductoheat, Inc.(People)(Raymond Cook)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Inductoheat, Inc., Madison Heights, MI -- Raymond Cook, vice president of product development.

ESAB celebrates a century of achievement: rounding the century mark, ESAB today boasts $1 billion in annual sales and a worldwide network of manufacturing and distribution. Andy Blanchard, president and chief executive officer, ESAB North America, recently spoke with GWD to share his views on the firm's approach to the future.(Executive Perspective)(Interview)
May 1, 2004... GWD: ESAB is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. What does this mean to the markets you serve in North America? Blanchard: Not many companies can claim to have been in business servicing customers for 100 years. For ESAB, celebrating...

Why electrode-preparation matters: many distributors and end users don't understand the role of electrode preparation in repeatable and high-quality TIG welding.(Tungsten Electrodes)
May 1, 2004... Today's mechanized welding systems control many aspects of the metal-deposition process. Such capabilities are the reason why many end users overlook the importance of electrode preparation in the TIG welding process. They shouldn't, however....

Succeeding in the microbulk market: distributors searching for ways to grow their gas accounts and customers seeking ways to save on gas-related costs are both looking to microbulk delivery. However, distributors considering this option should examine a few key variables before plunging ahead.(Microbulk Marketing)
May 1, 2004... Distributors and customers seeking ways to save on cylinder and gas-related expenses are increasingly eyeing the microbulk-delivery market. However, new systems present more variables, so distributors now must determine whether to use this...

Assist-gas technology fuels laser-cutting improvements: as power densities increase, motion controls advance, and material-handling improves distributors and end users alike can expect a better, cleaner, more efficient laser-cutting process.(Gas Supply Systems)
May 1, 2004... As laser-processing systems continue to evolve, distributors and end-users can expect equipment and process modifications such as increased power densities, motion-control advancements, and material handling improvements. These changes will...

Making C[O.sub.2] lasers more efficient: careful selection of resonator gases can boost C[O.sub.2] laser production.(Lasers)
May 1, 2004... As high-powered C[O.sub.2] laser technology has expanded the past 15 years, so has the demand for higher-purity resonator gases. Of the gases introduced into the laser resonator, the C[O.sub.2] component has the most difficulty meeting the...

Strategizing for success: strategic planning requires teamwork and is critical for achieving optimum profitability.(Marketing/Sales)
May 1, 2004... In a global economy, planning is central to success. However, many distributors are uncertain how to come up with the best plan. That s not the case at Nordan Smith, where executing planning is a formal process. Former president and COO...

Gun exhaust clears breathing air: with simple adjustments, a smoke extraction welding gun devours fumes and leaves shielding gas around the welding bead whether the welder works at a work bench or on a 30-ft ladder.(Product Test)
May 1, 2004... Diverting arsenic, beryllium, chromium, cobalt, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, silver, and vanadium fumes from a welder's breathing area is as critical to health as eye protection and leathers. As with most safety devices, ease-of-use plays...

Ed Craig's Q & A.(Questions & Answers)
May 1, 2004... Question: Which of the following do you recommend for a vertical up 1/4 in. fillet weld on carbon steel: an 0.035, 0.045, or 0.052 in. diameter gas shielded flux-cored wire? Answer: In general, I recommend the 0.045 in. It requires less...

Annual safety awards presented CGA Annual Meeting Highlights.(CGA Commentary)
May 1, 2004... The CGA 91st Annual Meeting held February 29-March 2, 2004 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, FL, was a great success. Meeting highlights included an informative address by Samuel G. Bonasso, deputy administrator, research & special...

Cryogenic transfer fluid.(Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The CR cryogenic-range transfer fluid provides predictable, repeatable performance in cryogenically driven processes, and is an alternative to low-temp, silicone-based fluids. One hundred percent synthetic, its consistent properties provide...

Cylinder jacket.(Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A Class 1, Division 2-rated cylinder heating and insulating jacket prevents condensation of hydrocarbon gas mixtures inside a cylinder used in a low-temperature environments. The jacket maintains cylinder temperature at 120[degrees] F in...

Ohm meter.(Products)(Fluke 1550B MegOhmMeter)
May 1, 2004... The Fluke 1550B MegOhmMeter, a 5kV insulation resistance tester, combines insulation resistance testing up to 5,000 V with measurement storage and PC interface software. The tool features: standard test voltages starting at 250 V; new...

Robotic MIG Gun.(Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Lightning Robotic MIG Gun is designed to withstand harsh work environments including excessive vibration, cable whip, and unexpected crashes. The gun has an Easy Change gooseneck insuring a tight secure locking fit. Other features include...

Spinner rack.(Products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2004... The spinner racks organize the company's saw blades and abrasive products to simplify customer selection and maximize distributor profitability in 29 X 29 in. of floor space. With the counter top merchandiser 36 in. tall and the floor model 60...

Multi-gas monitor.(Products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2004... The M49, a multi-gas detector, is capable of measuring carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, and combustible gases for a variety of confined space and personal monitoring applications. Built with durability, it is a reliable and low-cost...

Shielding gas blend.(Products)(Helistar GV Shielding Gas Blend)
May 1, 2004... The HeliStar GV shielding gas blend, is available for welding of galvanized or galvannealed steel. The mixture of helium, argon, and carbon dioxide increases arc stability and overall are performance for better weld quality, higher welding...

12-cylinder packs.(Products)(Airgas)
May 1, 2004... The BIP purifier technology gases features a purifier train built into the cylinder for the quality of premium-grade gas at UHP-grade gas costs. The BIP argon, helium, and nitrogen are available in the 12-cylinder packs, suited for...

Pressure switch.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The PS98 Series of pressure switches use transducer technology and features a poly-silicon strain gauge teamed with a custom ASIC to provide accurate thermal-compensated pressure sensing. The results are used to actuate a solid-state relay or...

Oxygen analyzer.(Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The ORB 1000 Oxygen Analyzer is supplied in a robust ABS case, which houses the main unit and all the accessories. The unit interfaces directly into the Orbimat C range of orbital welding power supplies with no additional interfacing required....

Lid container.(Products)(Akro-Mils)
May 1, 2004... The industrial-grade Detached Lid Container has ample capacity for everyday use or long-term storage. Its construction prevents collapse, buckling, of cracking when loaded or stacked. They stack for stable storage on the floor, shelving, or...

O-Rings.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Octi-Ring, octagonal cross-section o-ring seal , minimizes likelihood of damage during cylinder assembly operations. The new seals are available for 1/8 in. ID to 80 in. OD with all sizes in between. Applications temperatures range from...

Bandsaw blades.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Independence high production bandsaw blades, Independence II and EXS, bridge the gap between traditional bi-metal blades and carbide tipped blades. Utilizing an innovative microstructure, the line combines a performance speed steel cutting edge...

Compact-frame cable reel.(Products)(Hannay NSCR700 cable reel)
May 1, 2004... The Hannay NSCR700 cable reel features a compact design with a sturdy, narrow frame for use with live electrical cable. It can be mounted in confined spaces and is ideal for use with power tools, lights, machinery, and generators. A heavy-duty...

Trace moisture analyzer.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The MTO-LP-H20 combines high technology with plug-and-play operations, modest maintenance, freedom from calibration, and built-in capacity to measure up to four sample gases such as ammonia, phosphine, and arsine. Based on cavity ring-down...

Regulators.(Products)(Airgas)(Smart Indicating Regulator)
May 1, 2004... The Smart Indicating Regulator (SIR) series of regulators provides accurate pressure control while ensuring gas purity. The series has a purifier built onto the regulator output that prevents contamination of the gas stream and serves as an...

Torch consumables.(Products)
May 1, 2004... FineCut consumables for users of the Powermax line of plasma cutting torches and systems delivers improvements in cut quality on thin-plate metals by providing a narrower kerf width, no HAZ, and a reduction in dross delivering quality metal...

Safety eyewear.(Products)(Glarex)
May 1, 2004... Glarex protective eyewear are new polarized safety sunglasses that use vertically oriented polarizers in the lenses to block harmful, reflective light, which can cause eye fatigue and blind spots that may impair vision. With a lightweight frame...

Cylinder earplugs.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Combining new material with a new design concept, the Matrix line of single-use earplugs offers users benefits including improved fit and comfort, easier insertion without rolling, and the ability to screen harmful noises while allowing in...

Digital measuring system.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Two new digital Microgage receivers for improving machinery and equipment alignment on the factory floor connect directly to the Microgage 2000 Display and can be used up to 80 feet from the laser source. Their accuracy of 0.0001 in. is suited...

Welding helmets.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The Xtreme Auto-Darkening welding helmets have a 12.6 [in..sup.2] viewing area, which is 40% larger than other filters; a specialized TIG filter with an additional MIG/stick mode and built-in sensitivity; and a single shade 10.5 with a light...

Impact wrenches.(Products)(Makita)
May 1, 2004... The 14.4V 3/8 in. and 1/5 in. cordless impact wrenches, models 6933FD-WDE and 6934FDWDE, feature high torque in a compact and lightweight design. The impacts are ideal for professional applications including installing, building, fabricating,...

Welding curtain.(Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Spectra Orange See-Thru Curtain filters welding arc images and all of UV radiation and blue light. While transmitting outside light into the welding booth to aid the welder's vision, the curtain also provides safety to surrounding areas. The...

Welding cable reel.(Products)(1125WCL Series )
May 1, 2004... The 1125WCL Series large capacity welding cable reels store up to 600 ft. of welding cable. Expensive cable can be stored at the proper bend radius, which results in longer cable life. Wrap and store long lengths of cable improving workplace...

TIG machine.(Products)(Precision TIG 185)
May 1, 2004... The Precision TIG 185 offers professional level features such as: Micro-Start Technology for stable are starting, even at low amperages, and minimizing high frequency and hot starting normally required to start the arc; Auto-Balance, which...

Adhesive.(Products)(Aremco)
May 1, 2004... Ceramabond 569, a high temperature ceramic adhesive, is used to bond flexible heaters to quartz reservoirs in semiconductor processing equipment for high temperature applications. The single part, ceramic-filled paste bonds to ceramic, metal,...