Gases & Welding Distributor articles from November 2000

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from November 2000

Air Liquide to Divest Retail Outlets.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Air Liquide America, Houston,TX, announced plans to divest its retail outlets by the second quarter of 2001. Citing the need for improved profitability, the firm will no longer directly resell or ship welding hardgoods. Instead, the...

Air Products Links Up With Weldersmall.Com.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Lehigh Valley, PA, and WeldersMall.com, Independence, OH, announced their intention to create a new Internet-based initiative offering products, services, and information to users of welding and cutting...

Praxair to Head U.S. Department of Energy Ultra-Clean Fuel Team.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, to lead one of eight teams that will pioneer a new generation of ultra-clean transportation fuels and associated emission controls to meet stringent tailpipe emission...

Web Wise.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Gow-Mac Instrument Co., Bethlehem, PA, updated its website, www.gow-mac.com. The enhanced site has the firm's newsletter, "Hotwire," gas analysis application information, and information on gas analysis instrumentation, compressed gas handling...

Management Development--Back to The Future.(National Welders Supply Association Conference)(Transcript)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... On behalf of my wife Lyn and our family, I thank the NWSA membership for the honor of serving as your president for the coming year. By the time you read this article, we will have returned from attending our 56th annual convention in...

Winning in The Wild World of E-Commerce.(online welding supplies)
November 1, 2000... Taking the Plunge Foraying into the brave new world of E-commerce, Mabscott Supply Co., Beckley, WV, gained customers and expanded its knowledge of the cyber landscape. The emerging world of e-commerce seems to present distributors...

Air Liquide Teams Up With Abicor Binzel.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Metal fabricators look for products that perform better, outlast the competition and are backed by solid technical support. Air Liquide's strategic alliance with Abicor Binzel aims to deliver. Distributors understand that losses from...

NWSA `Navigates the Currents of Change'.(National Welding Supply Association's 2001 convention)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The t-shirt that came with the event packets said "Here today, gone to Maui." And so they did, as 1,015 attended to the national Welding Supply Association's 56th Annual Convention made the trek across the Pacific to the Grand Wailea resort on...

Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED).(safe transportation of hazardous materials)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED) program is an outreach activity of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Research & Special Programs Administration (RSPA). COHMED works to provide coordination, cooperation,...

Maintaining Gas Mixture Integrity In High Pressure Cylinders.
November 1, 2000... The process used to mix gases in high pressure cylinders can affect the homogeneity and consistency of a blend during discharge. Distributions must maintain gas mixture integrity to achieve high quality welds. Gas producers traditionally...

Taking Aim At Technologically Advanced Markets.(sales force training)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A distributor's sales force of must be capable of talking cutting--edge technology with customers who face complex gas and equipment requirements. Advancing technology and increasingly sophisticated customers require today's sales force to...

PRODUCT DIRECTORY.(Directory)
November 1, 2000... Boldface listings are advertisers in this issue. Industrial Gases Acetylene Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA BOC Gases Murray Hill, NJ The Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc., Louisville, KY Mil-Ram Technology, Inc.,...

MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY.(Directory)
November 1, 2000... Boldface listings are advertisers in this issue. A Acme Cryogenics, Inc., PO Box 445, Allentown, PA 18105, 610-966-4488, FAX: 610-966-5533 -- See Ad Index for ad page no. Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment, 241 Lackland...

Choose Your Web-Weapon.(impact of web sites)
November 1, 2000... As distributors nervously eye web ventures like weldersmall.com; airgas.com and metfabcity.com, some still remain skeptical that the web will impact their business while others believe these models pose a threat. Amidst the confusion savvy...

Selling The Distributorship: Common Misconceptions Prevent Securing A Fair Price.
November 1, 2000... Selling The Distributorship Owners seeking to sell their distributorships can successfully convert their company into the "gold mine" they have diligently worked to build if they avoid just 12 common misconceptions. Owners of...

A Year of Action.(Compressed Gas Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The year 2000 has been an active year with significant changes for the industrial gas industry. It is helpful to consider what we have done and identify emerging issues as we prepare for another year. As you reflect on these issues, understand...

Liquid Cylinder Regular Assembly.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Control the pressure from the gas use line discharge of any liquid cylinder with double the flow capacity of a cylinder vaporization coil using the LCR Series regulator assembly. Designed for use with all liquefied gases stored in liquid...

Liftgates Take On Gas Cylinders.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... The GB Series liftgates for gas cylinders come with roller chain drives the offers a smooth lift while eliminating the need for costly cable replacements. Rubber-sealed, waterproof marine toggle controls operate open/close and up/down...

Welding Equipment Comes in Case.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Handy carrying case holds Maxstar 140 TIG/stick package. Includes inverter, GTAW torch with 12.5 ft. lead, regulator, gas hose, coupler, ground clamp, and SMAW electrode holder. Case measures 15 by 8.5 by 24 in. Inverter weighs 10 lb, with 5 to...

Power Supplies.
November 1, 2000... Welding power supplies take alternating or direct current from a power line or portable generator and convert it to current usable at the welding arc. Check National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards Publication EW1,...

Welding consumables.(electrode equipment)(Illustration)
November 1, 2000... Welding shops require many types of equipment, including power supplies, guns, torches, wire feeders, flux-handling devices, and accessories such as cables and ground clamps, as well as consumables--filler metals, fluxes, and shielding gases....

Positional fixtures.
November 1, 2000... Tilt-turntable positioners provide motion in two axes--the fixtured workpiece sits on a rotating turntable that rocks or tilts. Two basic styles exist: a flat-135-degree positioner that tilts the turntable from horizontal through vertical to 45...

Thermal Cutting.(oxyacetylene equipment)
November 1, 2000... THERMAL CUTTING Portable manual oxyacetylene equipment comprises oxygen and fuel gases stored under pressure in steel cylinders fitted with regulators and flexible hoses which lead to a torch assembly. Mechanized oxyfuel cutting, as well...

Safety equipment.(welding, brazing and thermal cutting industries)
November 1, 2000... Welding, brazing, thermal cutting, and related processes introduce hazards into the workplace that can endanger the safety and health of workers. To take appropriate safety precautions, shop personnel must first understand and identify these...

Grinding.(portable grinders, industrial equipment)
November 1, 2000... GRINDERS Portable grinders come electrically or pneumatically powered in horizontal, right-angle, or vertical design, and electrically powered flexible-shaft design rated at up to 5 hp and 20,000 RPM at no load. Horizontal grinders...

Air Drying Improves Plasma Cutting.(Model M-900 dessicant system by Motor Guard Corp.)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2000... Model M-900 desiccant system helps to improve cutting efficiency and minimize the wear of tips and electrodes in plasma-arc cutting systems. Motor Guard M-60 scrubs the shop air of moisture, oil, and particulate down to 0.01 micron. Desiccant...

Downdraft Table Removes Aluminum Dust.(Model BG3060-AL by DualDraw L.L.C.)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Model BG3060-AL features 30 by 60 in. work area with a self-contained downdraft table that meets NFPA 651 standards for processing and finishing aluminum when properly used and maintained. Table top and ventilated back create an even air flow...

Auto-darkening Filters Come in Two Sizes.(metal working machinery equipment by Jackson Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Auto-darkening filters in two window size options allow use of one hood for every welding process. The 3N1 EQC Executive is 2 3/8 by 3 3/4 in. and the Master is 1 3/4 by 3 3/4 in. Filter works in three modes: grind, weld, and cut. With hood in...

Technology Improves Arc Performance.(Ranger 250 by Lincoln Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Ranger 250 engine driven welding-generator machine features Chopper Technology designed to control the DC welding output for easy starts, smooth arc, low spatter, and excellent bead appearance. Enclosed engine case protects engine and minimizes...

Bimetal Blades Cut Fast.(portable-bandsaw equipment by Strongridge Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2000... Bimetal portable-bandsaw blade design promises more durable and faster cutting than similar blades to reduce blade changeovers. Destroyer blades feature improved tooth geometries, tempered blades, and coating to increase lubricity. Come welded...

Make the Connection.(metal machinery equipment by Jackson Products Inc.)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2000... Ground clamps, electrode holders, and cable connectors offered from single source. Ground clamps are forged-brass alloy conductors with high clamping pressure and long-levered handles. Electrode holders are heavy-duty copper or aluminum alloy...

More Electrode Replacement Parts.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Eight Long Lasting electrodes join product line as replacement parts for Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, and Whitney torches. Firm promises 10 to 25 percent more pierces than existing parts. American Torch Tip Company. Circle 57 ...

Dust Collector Cleans Robot.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Micro Air dust collectors promise efficient cleaning of robotic weld smoke from weld cells and ambient plant air to keep optics clean and equipment functioning well. Units are customized to robotic application. Roto-Pulse cartridge cleaning...

Electrode Holder Fits Like a Glove.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Pearson Optimal electrode holder design promises to meet the highest standard in welding performance, safety, and user comfort. Ergonomic design allows glove-like fit and provides electrode control for vertical welding. Features materials for...

Plasma Cutter With Air Compressor.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
November 1, 2000... Spectrum Thunder is a portable air plasma-arc cutting machine with a built-in piston-driven air compressor. At 43 lb, the unit cuts 1/4 in. thick metal from 115 V input power. Provides 12 A at 110 V DC. Lists at $1,049. Features Constant Pilot...

Improve GTAW Productivity.(from Process Welding Systems, Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Integration of GTAW power supplies with weld programmers and lathes can provide control of welding parameters and better part positioning for assembly for consistent quality. Store and retrieve specific weld programs. Semi-automatic systems...

Permanent Magnets Lift 10,000 Pounds.(Eriez Magnetics. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... PowerHold permanent lifting magnets with capacity of 10,000 lb can replace electromagnets to lift, move, or position steel and iron without slings, hooks, or cables. Turn on and off manually. Eliminates nc power supply. Carry semi-finished...

Stop Brazing Filler Metal Bonding.(Wall Colmonoy Corporation. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Nicrobraz Green Stop-Off works for ion nitriding of steels. The surface-active chemical material prevents molten metals, such as brazing filler metals, from bonding to or flowing over metal surfaces to which it has been applied. Use on any base...

Miniature Sensor Measures Electrode Tip Force.(Sensotec, Inc. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A 1.1 in. diameter load washer, with a 5/8 in. through-hole mounts integral to existing spot or projection welding tooling. With WeldThrough technology, load washer measures positive and negative weld tip forces and withstands thousands of amps...

Cleaning Process Boosts Wire Feed.(National-Standard Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... N-S Satin-Glide 2000 stainless steel welding wire features a wire surface free of residual drawing soaps and coatings. The cleaning process results in excellent feedability and consistent product. Offers full line of mild and low- alloy steel...