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January 15, 2010
The X's and O's of oxyfuel
The key to oxyfuel safety is not safety devices alone, its also in knowing how to handle and care for the equipment. Oxyfuel cutting and welding equipment mixes flammable fuel gases and oxygen under pressure to support a flame. All fuel gases are flammable. While oxygen is not flammable, it... Read more...
Article
February 10, 2009
The importance of exercising oxyfuel welding safety
Metalworking can be seen in nearly every aspect of our everyday lives—in air-conditioning and refrigeration units, hot and cold water pipes, electrical connections, and much more. And because the oxyfuel welding and cutting methods used to create the joints and connections on these... Read more...
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July 15, 2008
Preventing torch fires in welding and cutting operations
Sparks from welding and cutting torches can easily ignite structural members and insulation, as well as combustible gases and liquids. Photo courtesy of NFPA.
In March fire destroyed the 150,000-square-foot Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Booneville, Ark., and forced residents in the... Read more...
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