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Safety - Page 32
- From The Welder
Kemperbeats fume extraction hood has integrated Bluetooth speaker
- Dec 12, 2019
- Product Release
Kemper GmbH has developed a welding fume extraction hood that makes it possible for workers to listen to music and increases the degree of detection of hazardous substances during welding. A handle with a Bluetooth loudspeaker allows employees to network the hood with any end device during their...
Pipe manufacturer improves employee comfort, reduces waste with air cleaning system
- Dec 10, 2019
- News Release
LK Pex manufactures pipes used in under-floor heating, radiator heating, and tap water systems, as well as braided hoses. Based in Ulricehamn, Sweden, the company has 85 employees working on 14 production lines to deliver about 197 million feet of pipe to the heating, ventilation, sanitation, and...
- From The Welder
FumeVac FV-500-20 weld fume source-capture system meets ACGIH guidelines
- Dec 5, 2019
- News Release
FumeVac has introduced the FV-500-20 weld fume source-capture system. Equipped with the ErgoMax™ MIG fume gun, the system can meet ACGIH guidelines, as well as OSHA standards, for mitigating harmful welding fumes, including manganese and hexavalent chromium. The lightweight MIG gun moves more air...
- From The Fabricator
Redesigned SumpDoc from Eriez combines sump cleaning, tramp oil removal
- Nov 30, 2019
- Product Release
The Eriez redesigned SumpDoc portable, inline fluid reclamation machine combines sump cleaning and tramp oil removal in one package. It serves as an alternative to a central fluid recycling system or batch processing, supplying coolant restoration and rejuvenation treatment of metalworking fluids...
- From The Fabricator
Oil Eater Bioremediating Parts Washer System inhibits foul odors
- Nov 29, 2019
- Product Release
Oil Eater has introduced its new Bioremediating Parts Washer System, which uses microscopic living organisms to break down oil, grease, and other hydrocarbon-based contaminants. The self-cleaning system is nonhazardous and inhibits foul odors. The system comprises a professional-grade parts washer;...
- From The Welder
Optrel’s e3000X PAPR system offers three airflow levels
- Nov 25, 2019
- Product Release
Optrel has introduced the optrel e3000X powered air-purifying respirator. Certified to the highest class of breathing protection—TH3—the unit removes 99.8 percent of airborne particles to deliver clean, filtered breathing air to welders. The system delivers three levels of airflow (240, 210, or...
- From The Fabricator
Camfil APC Gold Series X-Flo Package dust and fume collector connects to metal cutting systems
- Nov 18, 2019
- Product Release
Camfil APC has introduced the Gold Series X-Flo Package (GSXP) dust and fume collector, designed for simple integration with CNC laser and plasma cutting systems. The collector is compact, prewired, and ships fully assembled for plugging directly into a cutting line. All internal electrical...
- From The Fabricator
Around DC: Manufacturers won’t have to worry about new emission control rules
- By Stephen Barlas
- Nov 18, 2019
- Blog Post
Following the regular review of hazard air pollutant controls for different industry segments, the EPA says manufacturers that apply coatings to miscellaneous metal parts and products are doing enough to keep the air clean.
- From The Fabricator
RoboVent launches redesigned Spire robotic weld fume extraction system
- Nov 14, 2019
- Product Release
RoboVent has redesigned its Spire® weld fume extraction system inside and out. Each unit provides source-capture filtration for up to two robotic weld cells, or it can be converted to ambient use for area-wide filtration when a hooded enclosure is not possible. The system features a 7-in. color...
- From The Fabricator
Palmgren’s Auto Start Dust Extractor Pedestal captures dust at the source
- Nov 8, 2019
- Product Release
Palmgren’s Auto Start Dust Extractor Pedestal eliminates dust in the workstation, capturing grinding and deburring dust at its source. The compact dust collector features a 2-in. port connection with a dual port adapter with two 2-3/8-in....
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems adds PPE to safeguarding product line
- Nov 4, 2019
- Product Release
Rockford Systems has introduced a line of personal protection equipment (PPE) to its portfolio of safeguarding products. The new line includes cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, safety goggles, hearing protection, respirators, and reflective...
- From The Welder
American Weldquip’s Breath-Clean system offers three airflow levels
- Oct 25, 2019
- Product Release
American Weldquip has introduced the Breath-Clean powered air-purifying respirator. It supplies clean, filtered, purified air during welding operations, protecting welders from potentially dangerous fumes. Features includes three levels of adjustable airflow control, a low-battery warning, a 3.25-...
- From The Fabricator
Determining sharpness of sheet metal edges
- By Victor Alexander Popp, PE
- Oct 15, 2019
- Article
Manufacturers need to learn how to navigate standards and tests to ensure product safety when it comes to sharp sheet metal edges.
- From The Fabricator
Midwest Automation redesigns Niagara wet dust collectors
- Oct 10, 2019
- Product Release
Midwest Automation has introduced a redesigned line of Niagara wet dust collectors for cleaning and filtering contaminated air in a variety of metal grinding, deburring, and sanding operations. The SSE series offers 100 percent stainless steel construction, electronic high/low water-level control,...
- From The Fabricator
EPA considers air emissions status reductions for coating application
- By Stephen Barlas
- Oct 10, 2019
- Blog Post
Under new EPA thinking, certain manufacturers that apply coatings might qualify for less oversight.
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