Whether you’re an experienced welder or just getting started, you’ve got to have the right equipment. PPE for welding significantly lessens the risk of injury and is a basic necessity when operating. There are many kinds of welding gauntlets and…
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Exposure to welding fumes can cause serious health problems in the long-term. To help keep workers protected, a fume extractor is a system utilising a fan to extract the toxic fumes and clean the surrounding environment. Fume extractors help prevent…
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Buying a welder helmet can be quite a daunting task. With so many additional features and options to have on your helmet, it can take hours to walk out with the perfect helmet for you. To help with your purchase,…
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Welding is typically thought to be the most critical process in fabricated items, with the quality of any finished product revolving heavily around the quality of the weld on each of the different components and materials. Because of this, any…
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Weld failures can occur at any time and in many different ways but the most common cause is from simple oversights which can be the result of improper training of the required techniques for that particular material or joint style….
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It can be a tricky process when trying to find a MIG welder that is suitable for your application, fits your budget, and doesn’t compromise quality. Here’s a guide to the features and pitfalls to look out for when purchasing…
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The Health and Safety Executive have recently announced that there will be changes in legislation due to mild steel exposure potentially causing cancer. Now that requirements are changing, it can be difficult to keep up to date with what a…
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What is Coded Welder Training? Coded welder training is specifically designed to suit an individual’s needs and requirements, ensuring that the candidate develops the skills in order to carry out welding tasks to industry standard. It enables the training provider…
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WIRS, based in Wolverhampton, are a leading Welding distributor and are currently looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their successful sales team, selling welding equipment and consumables. Their job will require them to manage the existing and extremely…
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Angle grinders are versatile tools, able to grind metal and cut tile, stucco and pavers, rout out mortar and are able to sand, polish and sharpen. It is essential when using this tool that the right process and technique is…
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Welding is a process that without the proper safety protection can pose huge risks from things such as electric shocks, fumes/gases and bright light. Steel has a melting point of around 2800 degrees so the heat required to fuse the…
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A good weld always starts with the best metal preparation. When setting up your welder and strike an arc, it is vital to prepare your metal for welding. This can sometimes be needing to make a quick cut. Other times,…
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