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D-rings hold straps or lashing that secure loads, equipment, or vehicles during transport. Here are three things to know before welding d-rings onto your truck. ... Read More

Welding is a precise, dangerous job that requires proper preparation and attention to detail. Here are some common pipe welding dangers and tips to avoid them. ... Read More

Working in areas where there is a risk of fire or explosion requires vigilance and special tools. Here are 5 tips for using non-sparking tools safely. ... Read More

Understanding the properties of tools can avert disaster. Learn about non-sparking vs. anti-static tools: what are the differences that matter for safety? ... Read More

Manufacturing employs two-thirds of American welders, making it an attractive field for young professional welders. There are many jobs that the manufacturing industry will ask you to do. One of the most important jobs you should be able to do in your position is make clean welds on pipes that need to be joined. Whatever […] ... Read More

Did you know that thousands of dollars in labor are lost every year by companies that continue to use outdated pipe fitting and alignment methods? If you want your welding company to maintain a competitive edge, it is important to keep up with the latest measuring and precision welding technologies. This is especially true of […] ... Read More

As you may already know, there are many highly specified tools for different types of jobs. Wrenches, screwdrivers, welding torches, pipe alignment clamps, you name it, there’s a tool for the job. One class of tools is made differently from all the rest. So, what are non sparking tools, and what are they made of? […] ... Read More

If you need to update your material handling equipment, you should know all about horizontal and vertical plate lifting clamps. These are the two most basic types of sheet metal lifting clamps. Another category of clamps you will need to explore if you participate in pipe production is pipe alignment clamps. Vertical Lifting Clamps If […] ... Read More

Non sparking tools are essential to any good toolkit. They involve a non ferrous coating that makes accidental sparking a thing of the past. Additionally, they are not magnetic. This is due to the lack of iron in their chemical composition and it makes them incredibly useful in many different cases. Here are a few […] ... Read More

Did you know that the earliest known welding occurred over 5,000 years ago in 3,500 B.C.E.? Though the concept was the same as it is today, technology has certainly come a long way. One of the most useful advancements was the invention of pipe purging equipment for welding. Purging is a process that essentially sucks […] ... Read More