Professional welding jobs can be complicated, particularly when complex designs call for absolute accuracy. For this reason it is essential to ensure that the equipment used is right for the job at hand, not only in terms of specialized welding machines, but also in terms of the welding table chosen. Generally, the most efficient and cost-effective practice for a … [Read more...]
In-Depth Look at the FilterMaster – Source Extraction vs Full Room Ventilation
The fumes that are generated during fusion welding contain contaminants and gases that are potentially hazardous to all those working in the welding environment. Some fumes are more toxic than others, and it is vital that employers ensure that there is sufficient fresh air in welding workshops and work areas to counter any ill effects. In most other working … [Read more...]
Welding Ventilation: Push Pull Systems VS. The CleanAir Tower [Infographic]
For years, Kemper America has provided welding extraction and exhaust systems to welders around the world for a safer, cleaner, working environment. We already know that welding fumes and smoke are extremely hazardous to the health of welders, and OSHA has strict guidelines to keep workers safe. However, not all welding extraction is created equal, and certain … [Read more...]
From The Fabricator: A Welding Ventilation Overview by Ben Howell
By Benjamin Howell of Kemper America Welding emission reduction is something that interests all metal fabricators, and today’s welding technology does a good job of removing welding smoke that can contribute to health risks. This can be misleading, however. At the nanolevel, invisible to the human eye, the concentration of particulate matter can pose a great … [Read more...]
Learn More About Effectively Controlling Welding Fumes and Gases
From The Fabricator Online "Every day thousands of welders worldwide are exposed to dangerous welding fumes and gases that make them sick, sometimes permanently. At the same time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) specifies comprehensive regulations and standards designed to help ensure safety when welding and avoid welding fumes polluting … [Read more...]
Kemper America Can Create Custom Welding Ventilation Systems for Your Business
Welding massive metal projects all day long comes with certain inherent dangers. An employee could drop a heavy piece of material on their foot or burn themselves with the welding equipment but good training and safety equipment makes that less likely. One danger that is much harder to avoid is inhaling the toxic fumes given off during welding. If you are having a … [Read more...]
Learn More About Kemper America’s Clean Air Tower
Welding can be a hot and dangerous job because of a welder’s constant proximity to flame and molten metal. But oddly enough, the biggest danger to welders doesn’t come from burns. That is not to say that there won’t be the occasional burn, as any welder can attest, but the bigger danger is the fumes that welding generates. If you breathe welding fumes, it will damage … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Plasma Cutting Metals
For a while now Oxyfuel metal cutting technology has been the go to technique for cutting mild steel. However, big strides in plasma technology may soon cause it to overshadow Oxyfuel as the primary choice. Plasma cutting technology has quite a few advantages over other techniques. Plasma cutting results in higher: Versatility – Plasma cutting can be performed … [Read more...]
The Importance of Welding Safety
Professional welding can be a lucrative and rewarding field but it also carries certain inherent dangers. You are always dealing with high temps and electrical current so proper safety is a must. On the job injuries are not uncommon for welders but they won’t be serious if you take the proper precautions. The following welding safety tips should help with the … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Improve Your MIG Welding Skills
As any welder knows, it is not the safest occupation. You will spend a considerable amount of time with your hands near intense heat and molten metal. So, if you want to have a long and happy career as a welder then you welding safety needs to be your top concern. The following 7 tips will not only improve your overall technique, but they will help to keep you safe … [Read more...]
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