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1. SafTCart Propane Cage: SPC-12-20

The SPC-12-20 is a new cage designed to hold twelve 20 lbs. propane cylinders. A first of its kind for SafTCart, the SPC-1220’s open design, when compared to other propane cages that are enclosed, allows for easier access while remaining secure.

Propane is an important part of SafTCart’s product line. In addition to its propane cages, SafTCart also offers propane variants of just about every product it makes. For most products, simply add “-P’ to the end of the part number. Call SafTCart today to fulfill your propane needs.

2. Harris Products Group’s Trade-In Program Offers Incentives to Replace Industrial Gas Equipment

Distributors can now give customers an incentive to trade in any brand of gas regulators, flowmeters and cutting torches and replace them with new equipment through The Harris Products Group’s new “Beyond Repair” trade-in program.

Harris is offering Premier distributors a discount on its trusted products when customers make the upgrade. With quality manufacturing and industry-leading warranties, Harris products provide a long-lasting solution while allowing distributors and end users to avoid the hassle and uncertainty of repairs.

Participating distributors will receive marketing tools for each branch location, including a trade-in bin, door clings, shelf danglers, gondola headers and counter cards. Distributors can choose whether or not they pass on the savings to customers.

Harris products that qualify for the discount include the best-selling 25GX Industrial Regulator, Models 355 and 351 Flowmeter Regulators, Models 62-5 and 42-4 Hand-Cutting Torches, Model 801 Compact General Purpose Regulator, and handles and cutting attachments.

3. ES Tech Brings Automation to Life with New Integration

ES Tech Group’s latest integration with HubSpot marketing software has been developed and made available to all customers on its proprietary eCommerce platform, EvolutionX. Users can now leverage automated workflows on HubSpot’s

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marketing software once a customer makes a purchase on a distributor’s website. Here’s how it works: • Distributor connects their EvolutionX eCommerce site to their HubSpot account by way of ES Tech’s integration • Customer makes a purchase on the distributor’s website • The customer and order information is fed from EvolutionX into HubSpot • Distributor can create workflows that automatically send reorder reminders, marketing emails, customer surveys, internal sales notifications, and much more

The futuristic feel of this integration comes from the automation that’s attached to the workflows. Emails and other notifications are sent to the customer automatically. Distributors can even add logic that allows customers to be sent down different “paths” depending on what they purchase or how they interact with the website.

Perhaps the most clever piece of automation comes in the form of customer surveys. Customer service and sales reps can be immediately notified of a good or bad shopping experience based on how a customer responds to the survey.

4. Lincoln Electric Expands Virtual Reality Technology

Make virtual welding training smarter, faster and more efficient with Lincoln Electric’s latest simulator, the VRTEX® 360 Compact virtual reality trainer. This new addition to the VRTEX virtual reality welding simulator family reduces the footprint needed for training while offering the same powerful software and benefits as other VRTEX training models – in a much smaller, compact size. Schools can easily set up virtual welding labs by purchasing a VRTEX 360 Compact trainer bundled in five, 10, 15 and 20 units, allowing each student to have their own VR welding trainer.

The VRTEX 360 Compact trainer assists welding students by building confidence and proficiency as they safely train in a variety of virtual situations and orientations. It helps welding students build confidence and reduce mistakes as they safely train in a variety of virtual situations and orientations. They can practice repetitive welding without taking time to tack plates and toss scrap for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and SMAW.

The VRTEX 360 Compact virtual reality welding trainer provides students with an immersive, multi-sensory, experience in a safe and controlled environment. It sustains student interest by adding highly realistic visual and auditory components to the traditional classroom teaching model.

5. Admiral Valve, LLC dba CPV Manufacturing New Ergonomic Valve Handles

CPV Manufacturing has reimagined the design of its O-SEAL® and G-Series® valve handles to deliver unparalleled efficiency to operations in piping systems. CPV is delighted to finally introduce the new, functional, ERGONOMIC handles to customers worldwide.

The next generation of handles provides less hand discomfort and easy operation to workers that maintain CPV valves on a regular basis. These innovative handles will now be included with the purchase of the full-size range of CPV O-SEAL® and G-Series product lines, in place of the old handles.

CPV’s Next Generation of handles are better, safer, and

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more dependable than the previous handles in every single way. With a sleek design, the new handles are made with an anti-slip material and utilize smooth edges, allowing for a better grip. This makes operating the valves that much easier. The handles are available in 4-Prong and 2-Prong configurations to suit specific valve sizes.

6. New Sizes of LOX-8 Full Density OxygenSafe PTFE Tape Now Available from Fluoramics

Fluoramics has added additional sizes and lengths to its selection of LOX-8 Full Density PTFE Tapes. At the request of customers, Fluoramics now offers ¼” wide oxygen-safe LOX-8 Tape in lengths of 260” and 520”. This width was previously extremely difficult to find in the full density, oxygen-safe formula. Fluoramics LOX-8 Full Density PTFE Tape is now available in 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ width in two different lengths of each size. Specifications of LOX-8 Full Density PTFE Tape: • Temperature range of -400° F (-240°C) to +550° F (+287°C) • Use in cryogenic applications • Waterproof • 1.20 to 1.55 g/cm3 • MIL-T-27730A • A-A-58092 • FDA approved for food use 21 CFR 177.1550 • PFOA-free

PTFE Fluoramics’ LOX-8 Full Density PTFE Tapes are approved for oxygen service to these specifications: Steadystate oxygen service temperature limit per ASTM G63 equals 701° F (372° C); and Steady-state oxygen service pressure limit per ISO 21010 equals ≤ 345 bar (≤ 5004 psig).

7. American Torch Tip Presents: Centerfire Direct Fit Style Consumables

American Torch Tip Co. announced immediate availability of Bernard® Centerfire™ style consumables, providing welders with an economical, high-quality made in USA option for MIG consumables that is fully compatible with OEM.

“We are excited to offer manufacturers and fabricators an opportunity to boost their bottom line without sacrificing the performance they expect,” said Bill Schriver, Sales & Marketing Director at American Torch Tip Co.

Bernard® Centerfire™ style consumables may be ordered today from any of American Torch Tip Co.’s global distributors.