New line of autodarkening welding helmets
A new line of autodarkening Ultrashade welding helmets is on the market.
Autodarkening helmets eliminate the need to lower or lift the helmet at the start or stop of the weld.
As a welding arc is detected, these helmets automatically darken to the correct level of shade protection within a fraction of milliseconds.
The company says its new helmets provide optical quality, comfort features, and rugged construction. Graphics options also are offered.
All Ultrashade helmets feature solar power, proved electronics, Swiss optics, a fully adjustable ergonomic design for comfort, and 2 year warranty.
Features include:
- Rounded shape and new edge lip to help shed spatter and fume.
- An extended shell design that provides more coverage for the head and neck.
- Front opening that accepts industry standard 4.5 by 5.25 in. clear spatter shields.
Two models are available:
- Platinum II provides automatic, continuously adjustable shade protection (levels 9 through 13) with the twist of a knob. This model also features a selectable fast or slow dark-to-light switching time option.
- Silver for automatic protection (levels 10 or 11). These models feature selectable darkness shades of 10 or 11 with the simple flip of a switch.
Graphics choices are:
- Trackside—featuring a checkered flag and a motor sports motif (available in Silver and Platinum II models).
- Patriot—showcasing a US flag (available in Silver model only).
- Elite—a matte black finish with Lincoln Electric logo (available in Silver model only).
Each model features a sensor bar that eliminates the influences of surrounding light. Using solar light eliminates the need for an on-off switch or batteries, so the user never has to remember to turn on the autodarkening system or replace batteries.
A CSA and ANSI Z87-certified bonded, four-layer optic block provides continuous protection over the entire field of vision while special filters provide permanent protection against UV and IR radiation.
Helmets weigh just over 16 oz.
Source: Lincoln Electric Co.
22801 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44117-1199.
Cable ties flame retardant, nonabsorbent
A line of zero-halogen, polyketone cable ties is unaffected by moisture, most chemicals, acids, sunlight, and extreme temperatures.
These ties are flame retardant and contain no halogen, which helps suit them for use in enclosed environments. And they are nonabsorbent. Resistant to UV, most chemicals, and acids, they can be continuously submerged in water, do not become brittle, and operate at –50° C. to +100° C.
Featuring a rounded and recessed head and a rounded tie body to reduce strain when closed for greater strength and durability, ties have graduated notches for stress-free tensioning.
They come in sizes of 8-31 in. long and either 50 or 100 lb tensile strength.
Source: NELCO Products Inc.
22 Riverside Drive
Pembroke, MA 02359.
Free brochure offers gas chromatograph solutions
A new brochure, yours free upon request, features fully applicated, turnkey gas chromatograph (GC) solutions spanning more than 250 standard and customized applications.
The company's line includes a selection of GCs, detectors, sampling devices, and software applications.
Systems span all standard chromatographic methods (i.e., ASTM, IP, DIN, GPA, CGSB, EPA, and CARB) and can range from single column to multivalve-multidetector configurations.
A sampling of applications includes speciated and total sulfur and nitrogen, SimDist, refinery and natural gas, specialty chemicals, and environment.
In its Applicated GC Solutions program, the company offers FID, TCD, ECD, MSD, PDD, and various other detectors, including those it developed: the SCD and CLND.
Its sulfur and nitrogen chemiluminescence GC detectors—SCD (sulfur) and CLND (nitrogen)—have been applied to various applications including petrochemical, petroleum, and polymer-plastics.
Each Applicated system is developed according to standard or customized methods and undergoes testing using customer-provided samples before delivery.
Calibration and certification data are supplied to the customer.
In addition to on-site installation and training, these Applicated GC systems include real-time remote diagnostics and support via modem.
Source: Antek Instruments LP
300 Bammel Westfield Rd.
Houston, TX 77090-3533.
Oil & Gas Journal / Mar. 22, 2004
