productElmdale Group, an ESAB distributor and one of the UKs largest independent welding equipment distributors, has acquired Brook Alloys, a welding and tool supplier based in Norwich. This acquisition reinforces Elmdales geographical presence in East Anglia and opens new potential markets for the Group.
productLewis Clelland of Babcock, Rosyth has been crowned top welder in the 2012 ESAB Shipweld competition for shipyard apprentices that concluded recently with the grand final at BAE Systems in Portsmouth. Jack Thompson of Babcock, Appledore was named runner-up and the shipyard welding team award went to Babcock, Rosyth.
productTo meet growing demand for its metal fabrication services, Reekie Steeltec of Arbroath in Angus has invested in eight new ESAB Origo Mig 4004i multi process inverter based welding packages designed for high productivity applications. The company has also purchased Origo Feed 3004 MA24 wire feed units and interconnecting cables.
productThe Filtair series of disposable face
masks has been developed by ESAB
to improve the comfort of disposable
respirators while maintaining an
excellent face fit. The special colourcoding
of the range simplifies
identification when varying levels of
protection may be required.
productESAB’s Aristo Tech welding helmet
provides a high degree of protection
and performance in a user-friendly
product. The lightweight shell and
ergonomically designed head gear
are said to offer maximum comfort,
with additional features including the
latest digital lens technology, internal
LCD and fully controllable shade
levels.
productESAB’s welding safety eye wear
combines high standards of eye
protection with a high degree of
wearer comfort. All ESAB spectacles
use polycarbonate to provide
protection against impact as well as
UV, IR rays and visible glare. This
combination is again featured in the
new Origo Spec range.
productThe annual ShipWeld Competition,
sponsored by ESAB, is a welding craft
competition for UK shipyard
apprentices, reflecting not only their
shipyard training requirements, but
also providing a route to the
development of additional welding
skills and competitive experience.
productNew from ESAB, the PowerCut 400 portable plasma cutting package is suitable for use on all electrically conductive materials in production, assembly, repair and maintenance applications.
productESAB is adding the Aristo Mig 4004i Pulse power source to its top-of-the-range Aristo family of welding equipment.
productESAB’s new PowerCut 700 portable plasma cutting package is suitable for use on all electrically conductive materials in production, assembly, repair and maintenance applications.
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