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Safety - Page 45
- From The Fabricator
CleanSpace Technology adds Central Welding Supply to distribution network
- Nov 7, 2017
- News Release
Australia-based CleanSpace Technology, a manufacturer of powered air-purifying respiratory protection, has announced that Central Welding Supply, a reseller of welding products with 22 locations in western Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, has joined its distribution network. CleanSpace Technology...
- From The Fabricator
Justrite acquires First Safety
- Nov 6, 2017
- News Release
Des Plaines, Ill.-based Justrite® Mfg. Co., a provider of products for the safe management of flammable liquids and other hazardous materials, has announced its acquisition of First Safety Corp., a Janesville, Wis., provider of gas cylinder handling equipment. First Safety’s line of gas cylinder...
- From The Fabricator
Air-purifying respirator offers three air speeds
- Nov 3, 2017
- Product Release
Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell North Primair PA700 series powered air-purifying respirator, a belt-mounted safety device that protects against airborne particulates. The kit includes a high-efficiency blower, breathing tube, waist belt, battery, and charger. The P100 particulate filter...
- From The Fabricator
Good safety is good business in manufacturing
- By Brian Roberts and Douglas Raff
- Nov 2, 2017
- Article
Good safety practices should build the foundation of a modern manufacturer’s safety culture. Too often, though, positive change comes only after a safety problem has occurred. But it doesn’t have to be that way, especially after integrating safety as an intrinsic part of the business.
- From The Fabricator
How an ambient dust, fume collection system works
- By Jeremiah Wann
- Oct 30, 2017
- Article
If a welder isn’t working under a fume extractor arm or a larger fume extraction hood, don’t worry. The shop may have an ambient air system that collects the fumes and dust and filters the air before returning it to the shop.
- From The Fabricator
J. J. Keller & Associates presents 2017 Safety Professional of the Year Award
- Oct 30, 2017
- News Release
Neenah, Wis.-based J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., a provider of regulatory, safety, and compliance training, consulting, and products, has presented the 2017 Safety Professional of the Year Award to Jean Ndana, environmental, health and safety manager for ZF Chassis Components LLC. of Lapeer,...
- From The Fabricator
Safety glasses feature antifog smoke lens
- Oct 30, 2017
- Product Release
Galeton has introduced the #13201 Spike safety glasses with antifog smoke lenses. The wraparound glasses offer side protection; multiposition-adjustable, rubberized temple arms; and a soft rubber nosepiece. The antifog, antiscratch lenses help improve viewing in humid conditions. They filter 99.9...
Back-blow safety air gun cleans inside diameters
- Oct 26, 2017
- Product Release
Exair’s new soft-grip back-blow safety air gun delivers a blast of air to blow debris and liquids from pipe or hose IDs, channels, bores, holes, and internal threads. An array of holes on the model 1006SS air nozzle provides a forceful back-facing, 360-degree airflow to clear out coolant, chips,...
- From The Fabricator
Powered air-purifying respirator paired with welding helmet
- Oct 25, 2017
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the powered air-purifying respirator paired with new T94-R™ series welding helmets. The new, patent-pending Dualtec™ manifold system features six interior vents and dual air speeds. An overall balanced design helps reduce neck torque, and shoulder straps...
- From The Fabricator
Upgrades added to automated barrier panel
- Oct 25, 2017
- Product Release
Rite-Hite Machine Guarding has reintroduced its Vertiguard automated barrier panel with several new upgrades. The bottom-up pneumatic panel provides physical separation between machine operators and manufacturing processes. It is suitable for small interaction points with single or double robotic...
- From The Fabricator
Encoder-based positioning added to safety control system
- Oct 20, 2017
- Product Release
Rockford Systems has introduced the second generation of its SSC1500 control system for hydraulic presses (FTL072) and press brakes (FTL073). It has been upgraded with encoder-based positioning technology, which allows the press operator to set the stop positions for the ram from an LCD keypad,...
- From The Fabricator
Dipped gloves offer safety with dexterity
- Oct 20, 2017
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced nitrile-dipped gloves that are EN 388-rated and ANSI/ISEA-rated for cut levels 1, 3, and 5. Proprietary knitting provides the protection necessary at these cut levels, and SMARTSWIPE™ technology allows users to access phones or tablets without removing the gloves....
- From The Fabricator
Russel Metals Williams Bahcall reports fatal accident
- Oct 19, 2017
- News Release
Toronto, Ont.-based Russel Metals Inc. has reported that a fatal accident occurred at the Milwaukee metals service center facility of its subsidiary Russel Metals Williams Bahcall. John Reid, president/COO of Russel Metals, stated "We are extremely saddened by this accident. The individual who lost...
- From The Fabricator
Actions and reactions: Combustion dangers in metal manufacturing
- By Karen Wear
- Oct 18, 2017
- Article
With the upswing in business, shops are likely adding new materials and operations to the shop floor mix. This can increase the potential for a combustion event and add challenges to mitigating strategies. A fab shop owner or manager needs to take the time to review the manufacturing processes, understand the risks posed by the dust and the process, and consider the variety of combustible dust mitigation equipment options available to mitigate those risks.
- From The Welder
Welding filter offers clear view of colors
- Oct 12, 2017
- Product Release
ArcOne® has introduced Retro-Fit Singles® filters with high-definition technology, so welders can see colors clearly in the light state. There are no washed-out or misleading colors, according to the company. The filter fits most 2- by 4¼-in. welding helmets. It is solar-powered, so there are no...
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