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2020 Welding Fume and Respiratory Protection Survey
Read nowBreaking News on Welding Fume! The results of our Welding Fume Survey have sparked an industry-wide conversation around the importance of respiratory protection. To keep this conversation going, we need your help getting the word out! Let's work together to get...
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3M™ Speedglas™ Powered Air Upgrade Campaign
Read nowHere's how you can upgrade your protection! Whether you're new to Speedglas powered air, or currently own an Adflo PAPR system, we're here to help you upgrade to the latest generation.
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WELDING SAFETY WHITE PAPERS
If you are involved in the welding industry this Welding Safety White Paper page is for you. Here we have compiled our most recent articles about 'White Papers' which tackle key safety issues within the welding tradeRead now -
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACETYLENE VS LPG / PROPANE AS A CUTTING OR HEATING FUEL GAS
Acetylene is one of the industry standard methods of cutting of all the Industrial Thermal Cutting Processes, but when Propane (LPG) was introduced to the market the whole thermal cutting process changed and the battle between Propane (LPG) and Acetylene was born.Read now -
Calculating your machine's trade-in value
For as long as we can remember trading in an old MIG, TIG, stick or plasma cutter has been rather hit-and-miss. Some retailers will reluctantly consider trade-ins but others have no interest at allRead now -
What Is Being Done in Australia Now That We Know Welding Fume Is Carcinogenic?
Read nowWhat Is Being Done in Australia Now That We Know Welding Fume Is Carcinogenic? The Welding Fume White Paper by AWS on the IARC Reclassification of Welding Fume was intended to answer welders’ questions on what the reclassification...
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Welders' Powered Air Respiratory Protection Now More Affordable
Read nowWelders' Powered Air Respiratory Protection Now More Affordable Upon hearing the news regarding the reclassification of welding fume by the IARC and putting together a Welding Fume White Paper on what this means for Australian welders, AWS, the sole...
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What Is A Powered Air Respirator?
Read nowWhat Is A Powered Air Respirator? A common question we get asked is ‘What is a Powered Air Respirator and Why Is A PAPR important?’ A Powered Air Purifying Respirator (or PAPR) is a portable air filtration system...
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Door Opens for Welders' Cancer Compensation
Read nowDoor Opens for Welders' Cancer Compensation An Australian-first judgment linking a Melbourne man's deadly lung tumor to toxic welding fumes has opened the door to new compensation claims by former welders battling cancer. Anh Tran, a 54-year-old ex-smoker...