Big on MIG

Produced and available in the distinct Forney green color, six new welders have been added to the lineup: the 140 MP, 190 MP, 140 MIG, 190 MIG, 210 MIG, and the 270 MIG. The 210 MIG and 270 MIG welders have already been well received by consumers as machines designed with increased output for welding a variety of thicker, larger materials. The MP (Multi Process) welders offer the ability to MIG, Stick or TIG weld in a single machine, and the 140 MIG and 190 MIG models are high quality welders at a fair price.

To refresh the existing line a number of improvements were added to make the tasks of welding for the do-it-yourself or auto enthusiast much easier. Since most MIG welding performance issues stem from poor wire feeding, this line has been upgraded to include a cast aluminum wire-drive system, dual geared idler and drive roll with de-spooler as well as expanded cabinet size. Additional value has been added by increasing the working area with a longer power cord and longer MIG gun and adding in a torch wrap to organize cables.

“From our customer feedback we are now packing more value into our existing line,” said Steve Anderson, the company president and chief executive officer. “We are confident that these machines will not only perform up to our high standards, but will also make the use of a welder in a standard garage much easier.” Field reaction to the 210 MIG and 270 MIG speaks volumes. “Quite frankly, we were impressed that their top brass personally met with some of us in the industry to ask us what we and our customers needed before producing and offering the new welders,” said Pat Carter, the owner of Carter Welding and Supply Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN). “The 210 and 270 machines are so impressive we sold the first two the day we put them on the floor and we are expecting to sell a lot more. They are value priced, extremely high quality and manufactured in Italy. They are exactly what our customer needs – particularly those in the light industrial, farm and ranch, motor-sport enthusiast and home owner markets.”

Forney Industries, Inc., 2057 Vermont Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 800-521-6038, Fax: 970-494-6837, www.forneyind.com.

WELDER FOR DIY FABRICATION
The Eastwood Company (Pottstown, PA), do-it-yourself innovators of automotive restoration tools, has launched an affordable, industrial quality MIG welder. The Eastwood MIG 250 Welder is designed for fabrication shops as well as DIY fabricators. The MIG 250 operates on 120 v or 240 v and offers infinitely adjustable 30 amp to 250 amp welding range. Featuring inverter technology, the MIG 250 can be run off of a generator and weighs half as much as other comparable machines.

The MIG 250 Welder is easy to set up and accepts 4 in and 8 in diameter wire spools of .023 in to .045 in. With infinitely adjustable controls, it can weld 18 ga up to ½ in steel, and aluminum up to ¼ in thick, with the optional spool gun. It offers a 60 percent duty cycle at 250 amp setting. “Since the introduction of our Versa-Cut 60 Plasma Cutter, we have had requests for a more powerful, industrial MIG welder,” said Nick Capinski, the senior content manager at Eastwood. “We focused on developing a machine that would deliver on performance, quality, and price.” The MIG 250 delivers ease of use and lower prices than comparable industrial units.

The Eastwood Company, 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, ncapinski@eastwood.com, www.eastwood.com.

PROTECT WELDING NOZZLES FROM SPATTER ADHESION
Walter Surface Technologies (Montreal, QC / Windsor, CT) offers its new E-WELD Nozzle ceramic-based anti-spatter solution that is designed to protect welding nozzles from spatter adhesion for up to eight hours. With its high concentration of active ingredients, this anti-spatter solution is made to outlast and outperform in the semi-automated and fully-automated MIG welding processes. The packaging features a unique applicator specially designed to apply an even coating to the interior and exterior of the welding nozzle. The applicator also provides significant economical benefit as it applies the exact amount of coating required to protect the nozzle for up to eight hours. Immediately after welding, spatter can easily be wiped off the welding nozzle using only a cloth – eliminating the usual downtime required to chip away accumulated spatter on nozzles when an anti-spatter solution is not used.

“By using E-WELD Nozzle with the easy applicator, customers can reduce operation cost as it eliminates the need for frequent nozzle replacements since the solution extends the life of the welding nozzle. What’s more, by applying only a thin layer of E-WELD Nozzle, it increases productivity and reduces downtime as it prevents obstructions from accumulating within the nozzle, allowing for a uniform and consistent flow of gas to form better quality welds,” explains Nathalie Vezina, a product manager at Walter Surface Technologies.

The company also offers the SURFOX 304 MIG & TIG weld cleaning system, the only electrochemical system in the market to clean impurities on MIG and TIG welds. This revolutionary system now allows welders to safely and easily clean MIG and TIG welds without the need to use hazardous materials or the concern of altering the parent material’s surface. This is an industry game changer for welders as they now have a safer alternative to clean MIG and TIG welds while also promoting the formation of a passivation layer on the surface.

The SURFOX 304 also features a unique patent-pending quick-change system that allows users to easily switch from one brush to another within seconds, without the need for added tools. It comes complete with an exclusive flow-through liquid system that delivers the exact amount of electrolytic solution to the brush, preventing the risk of burning and delivering a seamless and consistent cleaning every time. Three exclusive brush designs were created for this system: a triangular sleeve for MIG welds, a cylindrical sleeve for spot welds and tight corners, and a micro-wand with a cylindrical sleeve for intricate areas. Current SURFOX conductive pads can also be utilized with the new SURFOX 304 system.

“Weld cleaners today need a more efficient solution to cleaning MIG and TIG welds. Downtime and lowering cost of production has always been a concern in the industry. Welders in either large production facilities or in workshops can clean and promote passivation of stainless steel pieces in one simple step,” states Jonathan Douville, a product manager at Walter Surface Technologies.

Walter Surface Technologies, 5977 Trans-Canada Highway, Pointe-Claire, QC, H9R 1C1, 514-630-2800, www.walter.com.