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1. Lincoln Electric Makes MIG Welding Easy with the New Power MIG 211i MIG Welder

Lincoln Electric introduces the POWER MIG® 211i MIG welder, the newest member of the Power MIG family of welding machines. The POWER MIG 211i welder is a straightforward, dependable 200-amp machine – for MIG, flux-cored, and spool gun welding – that you can depend on for just about any environment or application: the small shop, the farm, maintenance, and repair work and more.

The POWER MIG 211i is portable enough to find its way into all these places, thanks to the sleek design with multiple lift points and inverter technology that reduces weight while maximizing power, ensuring more efficient operation. At 41 pounds, this machine can go anywhere and handle any job.

The POWER MIG 211i has a duty cycle of 175 @30% and can operate on 120V or 230V input voltage, enabling you to power up wherever and whenever you need to. The machine is loaded with accessories and attractively priced so that you won’t break the bank.

2. Weldcote Improves Clarity on Its Auto Darkening Klearview Welding Helmet Line

Weldcote has improved the clarity of its Klearview welding helmet line, providing high-quality, cost-effective options for welders.

Weldcote’s Klearview helmet line now features an industry-leading optical clarity classification of 1/1/1/1 in its viewing area of 3.94" x 2.36" (9.3 square inches). Klearview helmets have a “TRUE COLOR” feature that improves visibility and reduces eye strain for users. The high-quality LCD and multilayer optical interference filters provide permanent UV/ IR protection.

The welding helmets have a 0.1 to 0.8 second switching time from light to dark. Made of a high-impact resistant nylon and weighing only 1.2 pounds, the helmet is powered by a solar cell with a replaceable 3-volt lithium battery backup. Adjustable headgear comes standard.

Klearview helmets are available in both analog and digital (Klearview Plus).

3. ESAB Collaborates with Stanley Black & Decker on Battery-Powered Stick/TIG Welder

ESAB unveiled its Renegade VOLT™ ES 200i Stick/TIG battery-powered welding system, which ESAB developed in conjunction with Stanley Black & Decker. Powered by four DEWALT® FLEXVOLT® 12 Ah (amp-hour) batteries, Renegade VOLT offers maximum welding output of 150A on battery power. It also connects to 115/230V AC primary power and provides a maximum welding output of 210A on 230V primary. VOLT is an efficient, robust, and portable machine for tough jobs in the field and has the battery power and performance to weld through a standard work shift.

The Renegade VOLT battery box can detach for easier transportation, or when connected to 115/230V power; it also enables users to hot swap the batteries so they can continue welding without interruption. A four-port fast charger (included) charges the batteries from zero to full charge in about 100 minutes. The unit weighs 40 lbs. with the battery box and 25 lbs. when the box is detached.

In Stick mode, Renegade VOLT features include adjustable Hot Start, which fine tunes the optimal energy during the arc starting sequence for improved strike performance and reduced sticking. An Adjustable Arc Force function enables the operator to adjust the arc characteristics so that they are crisper or softer, tailoring the arc for different electrodes, applications, and operator preferences. Preferences can be stored in one of three memory functions.

In TIG mode, Renegade VOLT provides Live-TIG for arc starts without high-frequency. Users access all TIG and Stick functions from an easy-to-read color-coded graphical interface.

4. New Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Flap Discs

Saint-Gobain Abrasives announced the introduction of Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Non-Woven Flap Discs that last longer and produce significantly increased cutting rates and smear-free finishes simultaneously. Norton patented Vortex agglomerated aluminum oxide grain technology enables the cutting power of a coarser grit while producing a finer finish in one abrasives disc solution. The company reports that based on tests performed, the new non-woven discs can increase material removal rates (MRR) over 50 percent compared to non-woven medium grit flap discs.

Ideal for light blending, stripping, edge breaking and surface prep applications in key industries such as metal fabrication and welding, aerospace, transportation, energy and construction, the new Norton flap discs feature special three-dimensional non-woven abrasive layers. This design ensures uniform finishing with a consistently low surface finish value.

Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Type 27 Discs also provide forgiveness and reduced vibration on uneven surfaces for maximum ergonomic use. Discs are offered in 4-1/2” x 7/8” and 4-1/2” x 5/8”-11 sizes in fine, very fine, medium, and coarse grits.

5. Abicor Binzel Presents Their New xFUME® PRO Fume Extraction MIG Guns

ABICOR BINZEL is excited to announce the launch of their latest solution; the xFUME® PRO Fume Extraction MIG Guns! The xFUME® PRO is the next generation of source capture fume extraction MIG guns from ABICOR BINZEL. Improvements made to the frontend design and internal components decrease the weight and increase flow, making this the lightest and most efficient xFUME® fume extraction gun yet!

To fully realize the performance benefits off the xFUME® PRO, we recommend pairing it with our xFUME ADVANCED fume extraction vacuum systems. As with all our MIG guns, the xFUME PRO can be connected to any wire feeder/machine on the market by utilizing our various connector kits and adapters.

6. Harris Products Group Revamps MyHarris Customer Experience Platform

Harris Products Group is launching a newly revamped online portal to make it easier for distributors to access product information, online ordering, transaction management, real-time inventory levels and news updates. MyHarris was designed based on customers’ most-requested features and is available around the clock for ease of use.

With MyHarris, distributors can now easily place orders and reorders around the clock and get valuable information on pricing and the status of replenishment dates. Additionally, they can provide their customers with a wealth of information in order to get the most out of their Harris products. Available at no cost to any Harris distributor, this online has a wealth of features that can create value for distributors and their customers.

7. CK Worldwide Presents Their New Steady-Grip Foot Pedal

The New Patented STEADY-GRIP FOOT PEDAL from CK Worldwide combines a fingertip amperage control and low-profile foot pedal in one device. Based on the design of the popular Steady-Grip fingertip amperage control, the new two in one option incorporates this design into a quick release foot pedal allowing users the versatility for working either way. The Steady-Grip with the option to remove the pistol grip style handle, is a linear slide control that provides a smooth adjustment of amperage, perfect for working out of position or when a foot pedal just won’t do. The foot pedal comes with a quick release pad allowing for quick changes from remote fingertip use to foot pedal use.

This practical 2-in-1 design will initially be available and included as standard equipment with the CK Worldwide MT200 AC/DC welding machines, and the new MT375 AC/DC machines.

8. EX-TRAFIRE by Thermacut

Thermacut® has created a powerful, versatile, easy to operate and cost-effective range of plasma power supplies for manual and mechanized applications.

EX-TRAFIRE® systems fit different needs, from small workshops to heavy-duty production facilities with continuous operation. Combined with the perfectly fitting Thermacut® torches and cable leads, they provide outstanding cutting, gouging and grid-cutting performance. Find out more about the different applications and versatile benefits of the innovative, robust and reliable EX-TRAFIRE® plasma power supplies.

9. CO 2METER Portable Welding Gas Analyzer

CO2Meter Inc. released its new portable CO2 welding gas analyzer that verifies correct CO2 concentrations in welding gases mixes. The highly anticipated CM-1650 measures mixed cylinder gas or blended gas at a mixer to ensure the accuracy of your gas and purity of your welds. With preconfigured measurements for C5, C10, C15, C25 and C50 as well as custom settings, the CM-1650 provides the broadest measurement to the AWS standard in the market.

Accurately measuring and analyzing multiple welding gas mixes from 0-100% CO2 concentration is a significant advance in the welding industry. Yet, it is not the only new feature that can be found in the portable CO 2 welding gas analyzer. Customers will also be able to control and set their own custom blend gas selections dependent upon their preferred concentration range. The device can achieve this by utilizing four high-quality NDIR CO 2 sensing components at its core. By using four sensors, the device can provide maximum accuracy at different measurement ranges dependent upon the customers use case.