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Airfed welding systems meet HSE requirements
30 July 2020
Wilkinson Star is the new UK and Eire distributor for Weltek airfed grinding and welding systems that have been designed to provide a new solution to active welding protection, while providing user comfort, fit and versatility.
These systems meet the new HSE protective directive for welding on mild steel.
For users needing side vision there are two models available. The Kapio S4 auto darkening helmet offers 160° side vision, four arc sensors, a viewing area of 93 x 43mm with grinding function; the Navitek Side Vision S4 auto darkening helmet offers the same features as the Kapio, but with an extra large clear grinding visor beneath the welding flip. Both units conform to EN166B, 175B, 379.
Highlighted features of the S4 series include an ADF cartridge with advanced true colour technology.
Included with each system is the Airkos powered air purifying respiratory unit which enables the operator to weld/grind/cut while breathing purified air through a particulate filter.
The Airkos unit allows two air flow speeds (180 and 220 litres per minute) based on welding application, the environment, and the operator’s habits selected by simple pressure on the control knob.
The filtration unit including a mains filter and pre-filter provides filtration of solid and liquid particles. The Airkos unit is lightweight (1.18kg) which includes the complete blower unit, the standard battery, the filter and the large double padded comfort belt manufactured with flame retardant material. The Airkos is also equipped with an audible and visual alarm for low battery and clogged filter alert. The rechargeable battery offers 10 hours running time with 6 months warranty. A heavy duty optional battery is available giving 14 hours running time. The Airkos conforms to EN12941 and filtration PRSLTH2 and carries a 12 month warranty.
Also included with each Airfed system is the Weltek storage bag.
Wilkinson Star is one of the UK’s largest independent distributors of welding equipment, welding consumables and air compressors. Weltek systems are available through its extensive distributor network. For further details please contact Wilkinson Star on 0161 728 7900 or visit: wilkinsonstar.com.
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