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Safety - Page 15
- From The Welder
Mechanix Wear’s Torch Welding Series gloves elevate protection for welders in the field
- Apr 22, 2021
- Product Release
Mechanix Wear has introduced Torch Welding Series gloves, available in four styles. The Pulse TIG Welding Gloves feature Durahide goat leather construction, while the Cascade MIG Welding Gloves offer Durahide cow leather construction. Both gloves include glide-resistant side seam reinforcement for...
- From The Fabricator
Industrial-strength Miller face shields come in four lens options
- Apr 20, 2021
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has launched a series of lightweight, impact-resistant face shields. Four lens options are available: clear, clear antifog, shade 3, and shade 5. Each face shield features HDV technology to provide a sharp, detailed view at any angle without distortion, helping to enhance...
Automated chamfering system improves workplace safety for tube and pipe producers
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 20, 2021
- Article
Lacerations are a risk when handling tube and pipe fresh off a mill. Taylor-Winfield used a conventional concept, an automated chamfering system, and upgraded it to use a robot as a foundation and outfitted it with some of the latest sensor technology. The outcome is a versatile and robust system that serves as a platform for chamfering and other operations.
- From The Welder
Optrel’s Swiss Air PAPR system works alone or with helmet
- Apr 12, 2021
- Product Release
Optrel has introduced its new Swiss Air powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that provides fresh, breathable air with maximum protection in a lightweight, comfortable system that welders can use alone or with their favorite helmet or hood. The system is suitable for welding, grinding, plasma...
Lockout, tagout, and control hazardous energy on the shop floor
- By Eric Lundin
- Apr 6, 2021
- Article
Every maintenance technician knows to shut off the power, lock the circuit breaker panel, and hang a tag on it, but this isn’t enough. OSHA instructs maintenance personnel to lockout, tagout, and control hazardous energy. Some don’t know how to take this step, which is different for every machine.
- From The Fabricator
Honoring the legacy of the metal fabrication industry's ability to reach the stars
- By Ed Youdell
- Apr 1, 2021
- Blog Post
The landing of the NASA rover Perseverance on Mars in February reminded us what humans are capable of when they are challenged. The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association President Ed Youdell asks metal fabricators if they are ready to take on a “moonshot” of their own.
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems reopens Machine Safeguarding Seminars to in-person learning
- Mar 30, 2021
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC has announced plans to reopen its in-person Machine Safeguarding Seminars following the suspension of live learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first live seminar is scheduled to restart April 21-23, with additional seminars set for July 21-23 and Oct. 20-22, all held at...
- From The Fabricator
Parker’s BHA TotalPleat serves as replacement filter for PowerCore dust collector
- Mar 30, 2021
- Product Release
The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has developed the BHA TotalPleat aftermarket replacement filter, suitable for use in the Donaldson PowerCore CP dust collector. The deep-pleated design is engineered to keep 92% of the filter face open to flow to allow...
- From The Fabricator
AISC names 2020 Safety Award winners
- Mar 26, 2021
- News Release
The American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, has announced the winners of its Safety Awards, based on their outstanding safety records in 2020. Most of this year's winners have earned the top award, the Safety Award of Honor, which is presented for a perfect record of no disabling...
- From The Fabricator
Tri-Arc names new executive leadership
- Mar 24, 2021
- News Release
Pittsburgh-based Tri-Arc LLC, a manufacturer of safe-access ladders and platforms, has promoted Eric Pucek to COO and Ricardo Iriart to CFO. Pucek has been with the company nearly 27 years, serving as department supervisor, product specialist, plant manager, and most recently vice president of...
- From The Fabricator
Brass Knuckle Spectrum antifog eye protection provides all-day comfort
- Mar 24, 2021
- Product Release
Brass Knuckl offers Spectrum safety eyewear, designed for flexible comfort to encourage all-day wear by employees.
- From The Fabricator
SureWerx announces arrival of Jackson Safety products in Canada
- Mar 18, 2021
- News Release
SureWerx, a manufacturer of PPE products, tools, and equipment based in Chicago and Vancouver, B.C., has launched Jackson Safety in Canada.
Acquired by SureWerx in December 2018, Jackson Safety is a provider of welding safety products and PPE.
- From The Fabricator
VersaSWEEP 4-in-1 Magnetic Sweeper from Master Magnetics offers four configurations
- Mar 17, 2021
- Product Release
Master Magnetics Inc. has introduced the VersaSWEEP 4-in-1 Magnetic Sweeper that can be used in four different configurations—tow, mount, hang, and push—to clean up hazardous ferrous metal debris from indoor and outdoor traffic areas. Available in sweeping widths from 48 to 96 in., the sweeper...
- From The Fabricator
How an acquisition in metal fabrication saved jobs
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 15, 2021
- Article
One laser cutting-only shop was looking to expand. A medical equipment fabricator was struggling through a tumultuous 2020. The two found each other just in time and formed WESCOBHT Manufacturing in Colorado.
- From The Fabricator
Manufacturing continues to lead economy out of pandemic downturn
- By Gareth Sleger
- Mar 4, 2021
- Blog Post
Performance reports show that the manufacturing industry is in a strong V-shaped recovery and continues to carry the economy out of the pandemic downturn. Metal fabrication remains a top-performing sector.
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