Product Highlights Colorful plastic flange and pipe end protectors from Flange Armour of Calgary, Canada, drew the attention of showgoers — Fig. 3. The Pipe Armour end caps debuted at the show. Available to fit on 4- to 48-in.-diameter pipes, the caps were designed to be easily put on or pulled off by someone wearing gloves. They come in boxes of 12, with 24 being the minimum order. Standard color is black but companies can order a specific color and/or have their company logo placed in the center. Uses include pipe transportation, sandblasting, coating, facility/construction projects, pipeline projects, valve pup piece protection, and warehouse/ yard protection. The Flange Armour products protect the raised flange face from damage from fabrication through delivery. They come in sizes from 2 to 48 in. and colors correspond to flange ratings. They eliminate the need for masking when sandblasting and painting. flangearmour.com. Fig. 3 — These colorful Pipe Armour caps protect pipes from damage. Nelson Stud Welding previewed the Pinnacle™, its first stud welding machine powered exclusively by a rechargeable battery — Fig. 4. It has the capacity to weld CD studs up to 3⁄16-in. diameter, including standard tip studs, as well as cupped head pins for insulation. Expected applications include shipyards, which weld thousands of insulation pins and should find a welding machine not restricted by the need for power or a power cord especially useful. The battery charges fully in 2 h and is removable for recharging, allowing continuous welding with a second battery. The unit weighs 16 lb and comes with a padded shoulder strap that allows welding while carrying the unit. It can be used in two orientations: tabletop (horizontal) and user-carried (vertical). It is compatible with guns, cables, and other accessories from the company. nelsonstudwelding.com. Allegro’s EZ Air Deluxe supplied air respirator system weighs 4.7 lb and comes standard with an autodarkening welding helmet with a filter size of 4.5 5.25 in. — Fig. 5. The respirator features a lithium ion battery that offers up to 8 h of use on one charge. The battery recharges in 5 h and can be charged on or off the equipment. It features an adjustable, lightweight, and ergonomic belt; a single, replaceable NIOSH-approved HEPA filter; and audible, visual, and vibration alarms to alert the user if something needs to be addressed. Allegro® Industries, allegrosafety.com. The Spire (Fig. 6) from RoboVent was built with a slim (36 in. 36 in.) design to take up less floor space. Each low-maintenance unit — no tools are required for filter changes — provides filtration for an individual robotic welding cell, and was envisioned as a cost-effective alternative to centralized ducted systems. It can be easily moved whenever the shop floor needs to be reconfigured. Features include a built-in Delta3 spark arrestor system for fire safety. robovent.com. The CP75XX series composite angle grinders for maintenance and repair operations from Chicago Pneumatic were designed with operator comfort in mind — Fig. 7. Three models are available with 4-, 4.5-, and 5-in. grinding wheels, cutting wheels, and flap wheels. They each feature a 1.1-hp governed motor that provides a high material removal rate, thus reducing the time it takes to complete a job. The tools weigh 3.5 lb and measure 10.6 in. long so are easy to maneuver. The grinder head is made of aluminum, while the body is made of steel and aluminum with a composite grip that insulates the operator’s hand from the cold. Beveled gearing helps to limit vibration and the steel wheel guard can be adjusted to protect the operator and offer easier access to the application. cp.com. 84 WELDING JOURNAL / JUNE 2016 Fig. 4 — The Pinnacle is Nelson Stud Welding’s first machine powered solely with a rechargeable battery. Fig. 6 — The Spire fume extraction system for robotic welding cells features a small footprint, low maintenance, and a built-in spark arrestor. Fig. 5 — The EZ Air Deluxe powered air purifying respirator weighs less than 5 lb.
Welding Journal | June 2016
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