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Heat-Shielding Sleeve

December 1, 2016

Black Stallion® solves the heat protection mobility problem with the new FlakFinger™ heat-shielding sleeve.

Black Stallion® introduces innovative FlakFinger™ heat-shielding sleeve for enhanced finger and hand protection while welding

November 17, 2016

Every TIG welder knows that hand protection can be a balancing act – the need for finger control and finesse at odds with the need for heat resistance. Black Stallion® solves the problem with the new FlakFinger™ heat-shielding sleeve.

Silicone Palm TIG Welding Glove from West Chester Ironcat poised to revolutionize hand protection in welding

Glove will debut at the Fabtech Show November 16 in Las Vegas

November 8, 2016

For years, welders have used leather gloves to protect their hands because it provided the greatest protection from heat while remaining flexible in the face of the elements. Now, a new technology on the market brings a non-leather welding glove that surpasses the capabilities of leather.

Forney Industries launches enhanced auto-darkening helmet series

August 11, 2016

After years of research and planning, Forney Industries in Fort Collins, CO has announced the launch of its expanded line of welding, metalworking and auto-darkening helmets. The helmets provide state-of-the-art protection and comfort with custom designs. Replacing the old styles, the upgraded line offers customers a variety of styles that meet the needs for every level of welding.

Homeowner welding his truck burns down his house

December 14, 2015

A Utah man was welding underneath his truck when a fire started and destroyed his home. David Clay said he was working on his Toyota truck that he had spent more than 1,000 hours on when the fire sparked.

Welding hazards and OSHA’s three lines of defense

December 14, 2015

General hazards of welding include impact, penetration, harmful dust, smoke, fumes, heat and light radiation. Welding “smoke” is a mixture of very fine particles (fumes) and gases. Many of the substances in the smoke can be extremely toxic.

PPE necessary to keep welders safe

December 14, 2015

Like other jobs or careers, welders must wear suitable protective equipment. In general, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must protect against hazards such as burns, sparks, spatter, electric shock, and radiation.

How to prevent burns

December 13, 2015

Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. Hot metal and sparks blow out from the cutting flame. The workpiece and equipment get hot. The flying sparks and hot metal, slag, spatter, hot workpiece, and hot equipment can cause burns. Additionally, arc rays can cause radiation burns.

New optrel vegaview2.5 helmet sets a record with the brightest view in light state

Autodarkening helmet features shade level 2.5 in light state and grind mode

October 8, 2015

optrel inc., the global innovator of autodarkening lens technology for welding helmets, announces the introduction of the new optrel vegaview2.5 autodarkening welding helmet. The vegaview2.5 sets the world record for brightest view in light state with a shade level 2.5.

optrel e684 ADF welding helmet named to Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products for 2015

September 2, 2015

Equipment Today, the nationally recognized equipment magazine serving commercial construction contractors, has selected the optrel e684 autodarkening welding helmet as one of the favored new construction products of 2015!

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