The welding field is a profession that carries much more risks than others. Exposed to extreme heats and powerful equipment’s daily, its vitally important that personal protective equipment (PPE) is taken seriously. Personal protective equipment should be the most thought out step before starting any weld process, ensuring you are safe every step of the […]
If you’re not familiar with the pipeline industry, pipe specifications can seem like a difficult task to understand. Here’s our easy guide to understanding pipe specifications. The first thing to grasp is that all pipe is to be made of a long hole surrounded by metal or plastic centred around the hole. All pipe should […]
Understanding what Tungsten electrode is correct for your application is something that is crucial for a successful TIG weld. Ensuring the correct tungsten is used for the right material, material thickness and power source is essential. Below is all the information you need to know about Tungsten electrodes and what applications they suit best. 2% […]
There are several types of gauges used in measuring welds and welding defects including but not limited to porosity, undercut, underfill and concavity. The two most used kinds are the Standard Fillet Weld Gauge and AWS Gauge (Automatic Weld Size Gauge). This article will show you how to use both gauges properly. The Fillet Weld […]
Dear Customer / Supplier I hope you and your families remain in good health and are safe at this time. With the escalating Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the health of our staff and customers is as always our primary concern. Following Government advice, I have taken the unprecedented decision to run a bare minimum staffing level […]
What do they do? These chain clamps for pipes can reform and align pipes between 1 inch and 54 inch (Single Chain) and 10 inch to 240 inch (Double Chain) in diameter. Typically, chain clamps have enough room under the jack bar to use an arc welding gun. There are accessories to this type of […]
Welder working conditions are tough. Its hard to know where you will be working because as probably guessed, pipes don’t move. This means we have to travel to where the pipes are. Whether it’s in Alaskan ice, desert heat or underground, pipes need repairing. Oli and gas companies contact pipeline welders, then they travel to […]