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The Law for Welding Fume Has Just Changed!

From our friends at Apex Welding Safety - an important update... There is officially a lower Workplace Exposure Standard for Welding Fume in Australia.In September 2023, SafeWork Australia voted to lower the Workplace Exposure Standard for Welding Fume from 5mg/m3 to 1mg/m3.In January 2024, Work Health and Safety Ministers endorsed the decision to change legislation in Australia. All workplaces must now comply with the new lower limit by law.  This new limit applies to welders and anyone who works around welders.If you are a welder, work with welders, know a welder,

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Want to Improve Results when MIG Welding Stainless Steel?

This article is thanks to our friends at WIA. Original article can be found here. From material prep to choosing a shielding gas, learn how to reduce weld defects when MIG welding stainless steel. MIG welding stainless steel Stainless steel is ideal for welding applications that require long life and corrosion resistance – from fabricating fire pits and smokers to repairing damaged household items. MIG welding stainless steel can provide benefits for efficiency while still producing high-quality welds, but it’s important to keep in mind some best practices.

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New Release! ITM Inverter Generators

From our friends at ITM ITM Inverter Generators are equipped with an industrial grade engine with a sophisticated 3 way cooling system to lower the running temperature and extend engine life. A large volume muffler increases fuel efficiency and reduces noise and a permanent magnet inverter with E.S.C. (Engine Smart Control) intelligently controls rpm to further reduce noise and fuel consumption giving the ideal pure sine wave generator for the tradesman.FEATURES Engine Smart Control (E.S.C.) Pure sine-wave power for sensitive electronic appliances & de

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Weldclass Launches Industry First 7-Year Warranty

From our friends at Weldclass Welding Products... Weldclass is offering an Industry-First 7-Year Warranty on machines, accessories and equipment, including; Welding & Plasma Cutting machines Welding Helmets Gas Equipment Torches Tools Apparel 4 Decades of Quality Products and Great Service At Weldclass, our mission is to provide every welder and metal fabricator with world-class tools and equipment, that consistently deliver the satisfaction of a job well done.  Or as we like to call it, deliver "a smile when the he

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Speedglas 9100 FX Air – Gone Forever!

From our friends at Apex Welding Safety... All good things come to an end, including the Speedglas 9100 FX Air. Please note that the below parts are No Longer Available (NLA).   Part No.DescriptionAWS547726  RESPIRATOR PAPR ADFLO 9100XXi FX AIR SPEEDGLASAWS547726HD  RESPIRATOR PAPR ADFLO HEAVY DUTY 9100XXi FX AIR SPEEDGLASAWS547700  RESPIRATOR ADFLO 9100 FX AIR LI-ION EXC LENSAWS548826  RESPIRATOR SAR V500E 9100XXi FX AIR SPEEDGLASAWS549026  HELMET WELDING UPGRADE KIT 9100XXi FX AIR SPEEDGLAS The 3M Speedglas G5-01 TW is the

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The best way to eliminate spatters

Thanks to our friends at Kemppi for this valuable article on welding splatters. Originally posted here. When it comes to welding gun performance, cooler is definitely better. But is there an optimal temperature for a water-cooled welding gun? And how do you keep the gas nozzle and contact tip spatter-free? Let’s find out by answering a few questions. Is gas nozzle overheating a problem? Spatters get sticky when gas nozzle temperatures are too hot. If this happens, the nozzle and contact tip can’t do their job effectively – if they are covered in spatters, gas

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AWS Launches the 2022 Practical Guide to Welding Fume Control

from our trusted supplier Australian Welding Supplies. After the overwhelming positive feedback received from the welding industry after we launched The Practical Guide to Welding Fume Control in 2021, AWS has decided to launch a bigger and better version in 2022 to give workplaces even clearer and more practical advice that can help to keep welding fume exposure to an acceptable level. So what's new in the 2022 Practical Guide? A more detailed look at the individual chemicals found within welding fume (health effects, exposure limits etc.) A deeper dive

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WIA – New Look. Same Reliable Product.

WIA are excited to announce that WIA Austarc electrodes now have a fresh new look. The packaging has changed, but rest assured everything in the box remains the same. Since 1962, they’ve been manufactured with the highest quality raw materials and provide easier, cleaner, stronger, better quality welds. And after 60 years on the market they are still the brand of choice for Australian welding operators. Check out more information from our valued partner WIA here. You can shop online for WIA products or call us now on 1800 AIT KEN (248 536) for all your we

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Cigweld – 100 Years of Cigweld

Congratulations to our friends at Cigweld on their 100th Anniversary this year. Here is a nice little read about the company: 100 Years of CIGWELD. CIGWELD is an iconic Australian brand embedded in Australian history (CIG, MUREX, EMF, JB ARNOLD, COMOX, Australian Oxygen and Industrial Gases) and has been part of the welding industry for 100 Years (Est. 1922). The journey of CIGWELD began in Australia on June 1st 1922 in Melbourne as JB Arnold; a manufacturing company specialising in gas welding and spray-painting equipment where the well-known C

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UNIMIG – Troubleshooting Your Weld – The 12 Most Common Problems & How to Fix Them

Originally posted by UNIMIG here When you’re learning a new skill or face a new situation, you’re probably going to run into some issues while you get a handle on it. That’s fine. Being able to identify what the problem is and knowing how to remedy it can save you a lot of head-scratching and frustration. We’ll cover the most common problems you might encounter when welding, teach you how to recognise them and help fix or prevent them in the future. Porosity What is it and what does it look like? Porosity occurs when elements in the atmosphere are absorbed int

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