Welders’ World Product Catalogue 2012 Welders World 2012.indd 1 2012/04/13 1:38 PM 1 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Angola Mozambique Tanzania DRC Beira Tel: +258 23 354336 Dar-es-Salaam Changombe/Mboozi Rd PO Box 40101 Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 22 286 0741/2 Afrox Angola Limitada Rua Talatona CS4 Talatona Luanda Sul Luanda Angola Tel: +244 222 460 313 RDC Gases & Welding Sprl. Coin des Avenues Kigoma et Chemin Publique Numero 117 Commune Kampemba Ville de Lubumbashi Province du Katanga Republique Democratique Du Congo Tel: +243 997 165 977 Kenya BOC Kenya 14 Kitui Road Industrial Area Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 20 69 44 000 / 733 687 078 Mombasa Mikanjuni Road Off Liwatoni Industrial Sites Mombasa Kenya Tel: +254 41 222 5137 / 231 2304/5 Kisumu Kibos Road PO Box 1757, 40100 Kisumu Kenya Tel: +254 57 202 9271 / 202 9350 / 202 8267 Malawi BOC Malawi Limited Johnstone Road Ginnery Corner Blantyre 3 Malawi Tel: +265 1 87 1611 Lilongwe Plot No 29/9 Alimaunde Kanengo Lilongwe Malawi Tel: +265 1 713 238 / 710 374 BOC Gases – Mozambique Limitada Av. Das Industrias 600 Machave Maputo Mozambique Tel: +258 21 750 336 / 752 631/4 Namibia IGL (Pty) Limited T/A Afrox Namibia 131 Mandume Ndemufayo Ave Southern Industrial Area Windhoek Namibia Tel: +264 61 387 000 Tsumeb PO Box 499 Tsumeb Namibia Tel: +264 67 220 043 Walvis Bay PO Box 1598 Walvis Bay Namibia Tel: +264 64 205 818 Oshakati Main Street Oshakati Namibia Tel: +264 65 221 853 Rundu Eugene Kakarusu Street Rundu Namibia Tel: +264 66 256 050 Rosh Pinah Lood Street Rosh Pinah Namibia Tel: +264 63 274 585 Nigeria BOC Gases plc Nigeria Apapa Shodi Expressway P.M.B. 1053 Oshodi Lagos Nigeria Tel: +234 1 810 4777 DISCLAIMER Whilst great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this product catalogue, this does not exempt the user from verifying his/her own responsibility involved in the application of this information. BOC Tanzania Limited Nyakato, Industrial Area PO Box 1878 Mwanza Tanzania Tel: +255 28 257 2752/3 Uganda BOC Uganda Limited Plot 73, 7th Street Industrial Area Uganda Tel: +256 414 231 875/6 / 312 261 315 Zambia BOC Zambia Ltd Chisokone Avenue Plot No 901 Ndola Zambia Tel : +260 212 611 801/5 / 621 608/9 / 621 582 Lusaka ShekI Sheki Street Plot No 4278 Light Industrial Area Lusaka Zambia Tel : +260 211 240 954 / 246 665 / 242 272 / 247 666 Zimbabwe BOC Zimbabwe (Pty) Limited BOC House Hull & Glasgow Roads Southerton Harare Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 757 171-5 / 755 750-65 Bulawayo Steelworks Road Westgate Zimbabwe Tel: +263 9 634 91-5 Gweru / Electrode Factory Bristol Road Gweru Zimbabwe Tel: +263 54 216 24/6 WARNING Welding can give rise to electric shock, excessive noise, eye and skin burns dues to the arc rays, and a potential health hazard if you breathe in the emitted fumes and gases. Read all the manufacturer’s instructions to achieve the correct welding conditions. Refer to www.afrox.com. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 1 2012/04/13 1:38 PM 2 The Afrox Offer • Afroxoffersafit-for-purposeproductrangeof welding,cuttingandheatingsolutions.Our retailstoresandselectedpartners(agents anddistributors)stockacorerangeofwelding- relatedPPE,gasandarcequipmentandspares, gasregulators,flashbackarrestors,welding hoses,cuttingtorchesandnozzles,welding accessories,andgasandarcwelding consumables. • Afroxofferscustomerdeliveriesaswellasa customercollectoffer.Weareabletodeliverto customersthroughanextensivenetworkof convenientlylocatedbranches,storesand agents/distributorsnationwide.Customersmay alsocollectdirectlyfromanyoftheseoutlets. • Afroxdeliveriesaredependentongeographical locationandthedateandtimetheorderis received.Fast-trackemergencydeliveriescan bearrangedonrequest.OurCentralScheduling Centreisdedicatedtoplanningandscheduling allproductdeliveriestoourcustomers, accordingtotheirrequirements. queries.Ourmulti-skilledstaffarecustomerserviceexperts andproductchampions,offeringspecialisedadviceonall productsandservicesthatAfroxoffers. Foryourconvenience,theAfroxCustomerServiceCentre hasanonlinecustomerinteractionsystemgivingyouaccess tothe: • • ServiceOffice-fororders,problemsand requestsforinformation;and SupportOffice-forallyouraccountqueries (pleasehaveyour8digitAfroxaccountnumber ready). Our operating hours are 07h00 - 17h00 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). • Wearecommittedtofulfillingcompletedcore productorderrequirementsontimeandinfull. • Withus,qualityisguaranteed. OurnationalCustomerServiceCentreusesacomputerised eventtrackingsystemenablingandempoweringourentire serviceandsalesorganisationtomeetyourneeds. CONTACT OUR NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS Phone 0860020202 Fax 0860020201 E-mail customer.service@afrox.linde.com Website www.afrox.com PLACING AN ORDER We’llprocessyourorderquicklyandaccurately.Areference numberwillbesuppliedwitheachorderforeasytracking. COPY DOCUMENTATION Wecanretrieveadeliverynoteorinvoiceandfaxore-mail youacopyonrequest. ACCOUNT QUERIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT INVOICING Wehavewelltrainedstaffthatcanreviewandresolveyour accountqueries. Oureventtrackingsystemwillensurefastresolutionof Welders World 2012.indd 2 2012/04/13 1:38 PM 4 Contents Section Page Section1-IndustrialGases 5 Section2-HospitalityGases 13 Section3-SpecialProducts&Chemicals 15 Section4-ArcAccessories 17 Section5-ArcEquipment&Processes 22 Section6-TechnicalServicesDepartment 27 Section7-GasEquipment 28 Section8-WeldingConsumables 44 Section9-Do-It-Yourself 55 Section10-PersonalProtectiveEquipment 61 The 2012 Product Catalogue prices for Collect customers are available for download from the Afrox website. Welders World 2012.indd 4 2012/04/13 1:38 PM 5 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 IndustrialGases Afrox Industrial & Refrigeration Gas Cylinder Colour Identification Atmospheric Gases Air Nitrogen Oxygen Argon Technical •3,9kgcylinder 12-KB •8,5kgtechnical 12-RC Technical •2,2kgcylinder 42-IE •4,4kgcylinder 42-JE •11,0kgcylinder 42-SE •15x11,0kgMCP 42-ME15 •120,0kgPCC 41-PA Technical •11,5kgcylinder C1-QD •15x12,3kgMCP 1-MR15 •PortaPak® 1,43 kg cylinder 3-GD •EconoPak 8,5 kg cylinder 2-OB •180kgPCC 554-PA Technical •17,4kgcylinder 10-SE •220kgPCC 556-PA Dry •3,9kgcylinder 13-KB •8,5kgdry 13-RC High Purity •2,2kgcylinder 98-IE •11,0kgcylinder 98-SE •15x11,0kgMCP 98-ME15 High Purity •17,4kgcylinder 11-SE •15x17,4kgMCP 11-ME15 Laser Gas •15x11,5kgMCP 317-MR15 Laser Gas •15x11,0kgMCP 98-ME15-LAS •DewarPVTkg P42 Shielding Gases Argoshield® Light •3,6kgcylinder 24-IE •17,8kgcylinder 24-SE-LIG Argoshield® Universal •18,5kgcylinder 28-SE Argoshield® Heavy •19,6kgcylinder 25-SE Argoshield® 5 •8,4kgcylinder 24-KE •17,8kgcylinder C24-SE Portashield® •1,8kgcylinder 27-GD Stainshield® Heavy •10,4kgcylinder 99-SE Stainshield® TIG •16,7kgcylinder 87-SE Stainshield® TIG Plus •12,3kgcylinder 000187-SE-C TIGshield® •3,5kgcylinder 87-IE ThegascontentsofAfroxcylindersareidentifiedbythelabelsaffixedtothecylinders.Acylinderwithoutalabelshouldnotbeused,and shouldbereturnedtothesupplier.Animportantpartofthelabelistheclassdiamond,whichrepresentsthecharacteristicofthegas, asillustrated.Alabelwithmultipleclassdiamondsindicatesmultipleassociatedhazards. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 5 2012/04/13 1:39 PM IndustrialGases 6 Fuel Gases Other Gases Acetylene Hydrogen Carbon Dioxide Technical •8kgcylinder C15-DE •12x6,5kgMCP 15-MD12-CC •12x8kgMCP 15-MD12 •PortaPak® 0,94 kg cylinder 16-DA •EconoPak 6,9 kg cylinder 15-DD Technical •0,74kgcylinder 54-SH •15x0,74kgMCP 54-MH15 Technical •31,3kgcylinder 40-RC •31,3kgcylinder Alushield® •8,4kgcylinder 94-SE Coppashield® •4,8kgcylinder 395-SE Fluxshield® •20,5kgcylinder 26-SE Notes 1. Designated cylinder colours comply with SANS 10019 2. Numbers in grey are Afrox’s item numbers Wet 40-RC-W •180kgPCC 573-PA Stainshield® •17,4kgcylinder 27-SE Stainshield® Plus •17,6kgcylinder 30-SE Class Diamonds OXIDISING GAS TOXIC GAS GAS UNDER PRESSURE 2 2 2 2 Class 2.2 / 5.1 Oxidising Gas Yellow / Black lettering Class 2.1 Flammable Gas Red / Black lettering Class 2.3 Toxic Gas White / Black lettering Class 2.2 Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gas Green / Black lettering Welders World 2012.indd 6 2012/04/13 1:39 PM Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Complete solutions for complex tasks Whether you are preheating, postheating, flame straightening, flame hardening, flame brazing, fusing or hot forming, you want to be sure you are using the appropriate gas and the best equipment. Afrox can help you make the right decision. Our complete LINDOFLAMM® flame solutions ensure that you always deliver the optimum performance with the highest possible cost-efficiency. The classic combination: oxygen and acetylene Flame temperatures fuel gas/oxygen Oxidising flame Reducing flame Acetylene 3 100 3 000 Ethene 2 900 Propylene 2 800 Methane Hydrogen 2 700 2 600 Oxygen: The right selection Inordertoachieveoptimalheatingof theworkpiece,theflamepropertieshave tobetailoredtothespecificapplication. Therefore,theoxygensource(oxygengas, compressedair,aspiratedair)hastobe selectedcarefully: • Oxygenisusedforhotforming,flame hardening,flamecleaningandfusing ofsprayedcoatings.Itgivesarapid riseintemperatureattheworkpiece surfaceandcausesabuild-upofheat withahightemperaturegradient insidetheworkpiece • Compressedairisusedforpreheating, postheating,flamebrazingandflame drying.Itlowersthetemperatureand combustionvelocity,producingamild andgentle,yetintenseand economicalflame,whichcanbebetter controlled.Theheatingofthe workpieceandthetemperature gradientinsidethepartarelessthan whenoxygenisemployed.The workpieceisthoroughlyheatedata lowersurfacetemperature • Aspirated-airburnersaresometimes usedforbrazing.Theyprovidelower surfacetemperatures,averyslight temperaturegradientandthorough heating. Neutral 3 200 Propane 0 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 Flame setting Fuel gas/oxygen ratio (m2/m3) Effect of oxygen source on workpiece surface temperature Temperature distribution within an oxy-acetylene flame Workpiece surface temperature (ºC) Acetylene: The perfect fuel gas Whenefficiency,precisionandaccuracy arerequired,thereisnobetterchoicethan acetylene: • Acetyleneproducesthehighest flametemperatures,providing rapidandconcentratedheating • Theuniquetemperaturedistribution inanacetyleneflamemeansthat mostoftheenergyiscontained withintheprimaryflame,allowing forpreciseheating • Acetylenealsohasthehighestflame propagationrate,increasingthermal efficiency • Acetyleneproducesthelowest moisturecontentinexhaustedgases, reducingcorrosionandquality issues. Flame temperature (ºC) IndustrialGases 7 Acetylene / oxygen 1 200 900 Acetylene / compressed air 600 Acetylene / suction air 300 0 Heating-up time (min) 2 500 2 700 2 900 3 100 Temperature (ºC) Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 7 2012/04/13 1:39 PM IndustrialGases 9 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Shielding Gases Stainshield® TIG Stainshield® Heavy Description 10,4kg Item Number 99-SE Stainshield®Heavyisanargonrichthree componentofargon-helium-CO2mixture developedprimarilyfortheMIGwelding ofstainlesssteelsabove10mmthick,but italsohasapplicationsintheMIGwelding ofothermetals.Itisslightlyoxidising, makingitidealforusewithmetalsor processesthatcantoleratethepresence ofoxidisinggases. Theadditionofheliumtotheshielding gasincreasestheamountofenergy transferredintotheweld,producing smooth,evenanddefect-freewelds. Stainshield®Heavyhasbeendevelopedto greatlyimproveweldingspeed,increase depositionratesand,insomecases, reducepreheatrequirements. • • • • • • Description Allstainlesssteels Tubingandpipework Tanksandvessels Cateringequipment Componentsforthepetrochemical industry Shiprepairindustry. 16,7kg Description 17,4kg Description 87-SE Stainshield®TIGwasdevelopedprimarily forthemanualTIGweldingofaustenitic stainlesssteel.Theweldingspeeds achievedaregreaterthanthatofargon. Theseincreasedweldingspeedsreduce productioncostsandreducetheamount ofdistortioncreatedinthecomponents beingproduced. Theadditionofhydrogentotheshielding gasincreasesthecleaningofthematerial beingweldedandincreasestheamountof energytransferredintotheweld,allowing forincreasedweldingspeedsandthe reductionofpostweldcleaning. • Foodprocessingequipment • Sinksandbenches • Medicalequipment • Knifehandles • Thinwallprocesspipework • Purgingofhighintegritycomponents. 12,3kg Item Number 000187-SE-C Argon-heliumshieldinggasmixturesare twocomponentmixturesofargonand heliumdevelopedprimarilyforMIGandTIG weldingofnon-ferrousmetalsofbetween 3-10mm. Argon-heliumrichshieldinggasesinput moreheatintotheweldthanpureargon, buttheadditionofargonimprovesthearc stability.Thesegaseswillhelpaskilled weldertoproducesmooth,evenand defect-freewelds.Theyarealsosuitable forTIGweldingofcopper,copperalloys andnickelalloyswherehighheatinputis required. Mixtureswithahighheliumcontenthave theabilitytotransferheatmoreeffectively totheweldpool.Thismakesthemideal forweldingthickmetalsthathavetobe preheatedbeforewelding.Preheatcanbe reducedor,insomecases,dispensedwith altogether. • Automaticandorbitalwelding • Pipework • Electronics • Petrochemical • Powergeneration • Tubingandseams. Stainshield® Plus Item Number Description 27-SE Stainshield®isageneralformulationgas forweldersusingtheGMAWprocesson allstainlesssteels.Itoffersaneconomical solution,suitableformanyapplications onawiderangeofmetalthicknesses. Stainshield®isparticularlysuitable whereminimaloxidationoftheweld isrequiredandwherethereisariskof carboncontaminationoftheproduct. Stainshield®performswellacrossarange ofapplicationsprovidinggoodarcstability indip,pulseandspraytransfermodes. • Allstainlesssteels • Tubingandpipework • Tanksandvessels. Item Number Stainshield®TIGisatwocomponent mixtureofargonandhydrogendeveloped primarilyforTIGweldingofstainless steelsupto10mmthick. Stainshield® Stainshield® TIG Plus 17,6kg Item Number 30-SE Stainshield®Plushasbeenformulated specificallyforweldersusingtheGMAW processonallstainlesssteels,particularly 3CR12.Itprovidesastrongweldandis suitableacrossawiderangeofmetal thicknesses,particularlywherethefinal appearanceoftheweldisimportantto theproduct.Itslowoxidationpotential, stablearcandfluidweldpoolproducea decorativefinishtotheweld. • • • • • Allstainlesssteels Tubingandpipework Tanksandvessels Cateringequipment Componentsforthepetrochemicalindustry. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 9 2012/04/13 1:40 PM Argoshield® Light Description Item Number 17,8kg 24-SE-LIG 3,6kg 24-IE Argoshield®Lighthasbeenformulated specificallyforweldersusingtheGMAW processoncarbonsteeltypicallylessthan 4mmthick.Thisgasmixture,whichcan beusedinallpositions,produceslowheat inputandnarrowweldbeads,soreducing distortionandburn-through.Together withitsexcellentarcstabilityandhigh speedcapabilityforweldingthinsheet, Argoshield®Lightiseasytouse,provides aqualityweldandminimisesoverallcost. • Ductandsheetmetalengineering industries • Automotivecomponentsmanufacture • Vehiclerepair • Cabinets/steelfurnituremanufacture • Domesticappliancemanufacture • Lightgaugestoragetanks. Argoshield® Heavy Description 19,6kg Item Number 25-SE Argoshield®Heavyhasbeenformulated forweldersusingtheGMAWprocesson constructionalsteelworkstypicallygreater than10mmthick.Itshighercarbon dioxidecontentgivesweldsincarbon steelgoodroundedpenetrationprofiles thataredeepandwide.Thisproduces consistentlyreliablestrongwelds,which canbeusedforbridges,buildings,boilers, plantandmachinery.Argoshield®Heavyis idealformulti-passweldsinspraymode onheavysections,allowingfastwelding speedswhichreducecosts.Italsohasthe advantageoftoleratingcontaminantssuch asdirt,oil,greaseandrustandpoorjoint fit-up. • Heavyengineering • Heavystructuralsteel • Boilermanufacture • Shipbuildingandrepair • Heavyvehiclemanufacture • Thick-walledpipesandpressurevessels • Pad-eyesandliftinglugs • Earth-movingequipment. Argoshield® Universal Description 18,5kg IndustrialGases 10 Item Number 28-SE Argoshield®Universalhasbeenformulated forgeneralfabricationofcarbonsteelover thetypicalthicknessrange5-12mm. Thisgasmixtureiseasytouse,giving goodweldperformanceacrossawide rangeofapplicationsandwelding parameters.Itcanbeusedinanyposition, forsingle-andmulti-passweldsindip, spray,pulsedorsynergicmode.Combined withitsexcellentarcstability,lowspatter andbroadweldprofile,theseadvantages makeArgoshield®Universalanexcellent choiceforqualityandeconomyingeneral engineeringapplications. • Generalfabrication • Generalindustrialproducts • Lighttomedium-platefabrication • Structuralsteelworks • Bridgework • Pipeandtubejoining • Vehiclemanufacture/heavytrucks. Argoshield® 5 Description Item Number 17,8kg C24-SE 8,4kg 24-KE 1,8kg 27-GD Argoshield®5hasbeenformulated specificallyforweldersusingtheGMAW processoncarbonsteeltypicallylessthan 4mmthick.Thisgasmixture,whichcan beusedinallpositions,produceslowheat inputandnarrowweldbeads,thereby reducingdistortionandburn-through. Togetherwithitsexcellentarcstability andhighspeedcapabilityforwelding thinsheet,Argoshield®5iseasytouse, providesaqualityweldandminimises overallcost. • • • • • • Ductandsheetmetalengineering industries Automotivecomponentsmanufacture Vehiclerepair Cabinets/steelfurnituremanufacture Domesticappliancemanufacture Lightgaugestoragetanks. Welders World 2012.indd 10 2012/04/13 1:40 PM IndustrialGases 11 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Coppashield® Description 4,8kg Item Number 395-SE Copperandcopper-basedalloysare typicallycharacterisedbyahighthermal conductivityandhighheatcapacity.The highheliumcontentofCoppashield® providesaveryintensearcwhichallows thesematerialstobeweldedmorereadily thanbyusingothergases.Inmanycases, preheatingcanbeeliminatedbythe higharcenergyavailable.Coppashield® issuitableforbothGMAWandGTAW welding.Coppashield®canalsobeused onaluminiumandaluminiumalloysabove 6mmandisidealbecauseitisafast weldinggaswithhotterarc,withlow porosityathighproductivitylevels. • Copper-linedsteelpressurevessels • Bus-barmanufacture • Spiritdistillationvessels • Arcfurnaceelectrodeholders • Heatexchangers • Petrochemicalequipment • Calorifiers. Alushield® Description 8,4kg Fluxshield® Description Item Number 20,5kg 94-SE Alushield®isagasmixtureofargonand heliumforGMAWandGTAWweldingof aluminiumanditsalloys.Itisaversatile, highspecificationgassuitableforwelding overarangeofthicknesses,giving consistentlygoodpenetrationandbead shape.Themixtureischemicallyinert providingastable,steadyandcontrollable arc.Alushield®canalsobeusedon automatedweldingprocessesandby allowingfasterweldingspeedswithlower defectrates,cansignificantlyreduce fabricationcosts. Heliumcontentprovidesahigherarc energytocombatthehighthermal conductivityofthesealloys,increasing penetrationandminimisingtheneedfor preheating. • Shipandmarinesuperstructures • Pressurevessels • Chemicalandpetrochemicalplant • Pipework. Item Number 26-SE Fluxshield®isanargon/carbondioxidebasedshieldinggasspecificallydesigned forhighqualitysingle-andmulti-pass weldingofmild,lowalloyandstainless steelsusingthefluxcoredandmetal coredwireprocesses.Itcanbeusedin allpositionseithermanuallyorsemiautomated,dependingonthewiretype. Fluxshield®exhibitsexcellentarcstability, generatesgoodpenetrationprofiles,a verysmoothweldappearancewithlow spatterlevelsandpromotesexcellentslag detachability.Fluxshield®isalsotolerant ofpoorfit-upandlessthanidealjoint cleanliness. • Generalplatefabrications • Structuralsteelandbridgework • Heavyengineeringtypefabrications • Pressurevessels,pipingandtank manufacture • Offshoredrillingrigsandshipbuilding • Fabricationspreviouslylimitedto SMAWusingAWS-E7018electrodes, withstringentmechanicalstrength requirements,i.e.forlowtemperature impacttoughness,highyieldandUTS requirements • IdealforHSLA,mild,structuraland stainlesssteels. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 11 2012/04/13 1:40 PM 13 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 HospitalityGases Partigas Balloonsaretheanswertomakinganyeventspecial,creating animpactorraisingawareness.Theyarerecognisedasacosteffectivewaytocreateeye-catchingandeffectivedisplays,and asagiveawaytocustomerstheyrepresentlow-costadvertising foryou. Whateveryouridea,Afroxcanofferyouthesolution.Latex balloonswillfloatforsixtoeighthourswhereasself-sealing metallicfoilballoonsshouldlastseveraldays. Itwilltakeonepersonapproximatelytwohourstoinflate 500balloons.Latexballoonsfittedwithplasticvalvesandfoil balloonswithself-sealvalvesarequickertofill.Usingballoon clipsalsosavestime.Talktoyournearestpartyballoonoutletor consultthelocalYellowPages. Partigascylinderscomeinthreesizes.Toworkoutthesizeofthe cylinderyourequire,youneedtoanswerafewsimplequestions: - Whattypeofballoonsdoyouwanttouse? - Whatsizeballoonsdoyouwanttouse? - Howmanyballoonsdoyouwanttoinflate? Partigas Cylinder Diagram l Cylinder size ( ) Partigas (kg) , , Height (mm) , Diameter (mm) Pressure (bar) Size Large Medium Small Item Number 528-SE 528-JE 528-FE 76 29,6 9 Cylinder weight (kg) Approximate number of balloons (300 mm) Usingtheaboverightdiagram,youcandeterminethemost appropriatecylinderforyourneeds.Notethatthediagramsshow theapproximatenumberofballoonsthatcanbefilled.Numbers willvaryaccordingtoballoonmanufacturerandtheshapeofthe balloon. Useful Tips • Itisveryimportantnottoover-inflateyourballoons. Forinstance,ifyouinflatea300mmballoonto375mm, youwillusealmosttwiceasmuchgas • FillingballoonsisquickandsimplewithanAfroxinflator • Dependingonyourrequirements,aninflatorcanbe purchasedorrented • Rentaninflatorbypayingarefundabledeposit. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 13 2012/04/13 1:40 PM 15 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 SpecialProducts& Chemicals Refrigerants Refrigerants R427A • Non-toxic,non-flammablezero-ODP(Ozone DepletionPotential)refrigerantwithalower GWP(GlobalWarmingPotential)among otherretrofitsolutionssinceitsGWPbelow 2000 • AssignedA1safetyclassificationbyASHRAE Standard34 • CanbeusedtoreplaceR22inexisting equipmentforawiderangeoftemperatures • Canbeusedtoretrofitlowtemperature refrigerationunitsaswellasair-conditioning installations. Item Number Cylinder Size Contents (kg) Valve Outlet Connection 578042-LA-N Cylinder 10,0 5/8”BSPFrighthandfemale 578042-LG-N Cylinder 50,0 5/8”BSPFrighthandfemale Refrigerants R22 • Colourless,odourless,non-flammable,non- toxicgas • Inhigherconcentrations,odourismildand slightlyethereal • Popularforuseinalltypesofhouseholdand commercialrefrigerationandairconditioning equipment • ThehigherrefrigerationpropertiesofR22 permitstheuseofsmallerequipment–a considerableadvantagewherespaceisata premium Item Number Cylinder Size Contents (kg) Valve Outlet Connection W341078 Disposable 13,6 1/4”flare 577022-LA-N Cylinder 10,0 577022-LG-N Cylinder 59,0 577022-TD-N Drum 785,0 5/8”BSPFrighthandmale R134A • IncreasinguseasareplacementforCFC-12 • Hasahighcriticaltemperature,which ensuresagoodcoefficientofperformance especiallyathighcondensingtemperatures inaircooledsystems • Widehouseholduseinmediumtemperature foodcabinets,waterchillersandfountains, heatpumpsanddehumidifiers • Blowingagentforvariousfoams • Propellantforaerosolpharmaceuticals, mousses,insecticides,cleaningandother householdproducts. Item Number Cylinder Size Contents (kg) Valve Outlet Connection W341045 Disposable 13,6 1/4”flare 578013-LA-N SmallCylinder 10,0 578013-LG-N Cylinder 60,0 578013-TC-N Drum 850,0 5/8”BSPFrighthandmale Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 15 2012/04/13 1:40 PM 17 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 ArcAccessories Accessories Cable Lugs - Fixing Hole Cable Lugs - Crimping • Solderingtype • Typenumbersdenoteamps andfixingholesize • Crimpingtype • 35to90:cablemm • 12=fixinghole(mm) Description Item Number Description Item Number Cable Connector Description Item Number 200A14mm W053021 35x12mm W053011 CC20Plug/Socket W054154 150A13mm W053022 50x12mm W053012 CC20Plug W054155 300A17mm W053023 70x12mm W053013 CC20Socket W054156 95x12mm W053014 Chipping Hammer Cable Connectors Description Cable Connector Plug Item Number CC17Plug W054151 CC18Socket W054152 Description 10-25mm Item Number Earth Clamp - Screw Type • Crocodiletype300A • Screwtype600A Item Number Description Item Number W053020 W054489 Earth Clamp - Crocodile Description •Steelheavydutylonglifehammer Item Number 150A W053025 600ATRC W054147 300A W054146 600AEC600 W054149 600A W054148 Plug, Welding Male (50 - 70) Item Number W033718 Hot Box 10 kg 220 V Thermostat Controlled • 220Vthermostatcontrolled • Maxtemp250ºC • 10kg Item Number W052005 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 17 2012/04/13 1:41 PM ArcAccessories 19 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Abrasives, Cleaning & Preparation Products Grinding Disc - AOX Cutting Disc - AOX • Grade:Med.A3T • Grade:Med.A3T Description Item Number Description Item Number 114x3x22A30TMSeach W053285 115x1x22A3TMSeach W053273 115x6x22A30TMSeach W053287 230x3x22A3TMSeach W053279 230x7,2x22A30TMSeach W053291 Anti-Spatter - Spatter Release 640 NO/SI Description 400ml Item Number W034010 Anti-Spatter - AOX Liquid Description 400ml Item Number W034010 Anti-Spatter - AOX Liquid Refill Description 5l Item Number W034014 Anti-Spatter TRC Spatter Release Aerosol Description 400ml Item Number W034015 Anti-Spatter - Spatter Off (Water Based) Passivating Paste AOX Pickling Paste AOX • Spatteroff(waterbased) • Afroxanti-spatterpaste • Improveyourstainlesssteelquality afterweld • Improveyourstainlesssteelquality afterweld Description 400ml Item Number W034009 Description 1l Item Number W053574 Description 1l Item Number W053575 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 19 2012/04/13 1:41 PM ArcAccessories 20 NDT - Ardrox HF-P Penetrant NDT - Ardrox HF-P Developer NDT - Ardrox HF-P Remover • Non-destructivetestingforweldquality • Internationallyapproved • HF-Ppenetrant • HF-Ddeveloper • HF-Rremover/cleaner • Size-300g • Non-destructivetestingforweldquality • Internationallyapproved • HF-Ppenetrant • HF-Ddeveloper • HF-Rremover/cleaner • Size-300g • Non-destructivetestingforweldquality • Internationallyapproved • HF-Ppenetrant • HF-Ddeveloper • HF-Rremover/cleaner • Size-300g Description 300ml Item Number W033570 Wire Brush Description 5Row-MildSteel Description 300ml Item Number W033571 Description 300ml Item Number W033572 Wire Brush Item Number W053003 Description 6Row-StainlessSteel Item Number W053081 Afrox Torch Coolant 5 l Description 5l Welders World 2012.indd 20 Item Number W053576 2012/04/13 1:41 PM ArcAccessories 21 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Electrode Holders & Gouging Torches Electrode Holder TRC - Suhan Jaw Type Electrode Holder TRC - Jackson Type Electrode Holder AOX - Twist Lock •Suhanjawtype •Lighttomediumconstruction • Fullyinsulated •Heavydutyconstruction • Fullyinsulated •Twistlock • Fullyinsulated Description 500A Item Number W053092 Description Item Number 300A W053097 400A 500A W053098 600A Electrode Holder AOX - Safegrip Jaw Type Electrode Holder TRC - Optimus Type • Heavydutyconstructionwithdouble ballpointcableconnections •Heavydutyconstruction • Fullyinsulated Description Item Number Description Description W054204 Item Number 300A W054200 300A W053095 400A W054201 400A W053096 500A W054203 600A W054208 Description Carbon Gouge TRC Item Number W054202 Item Number 3,2x305mm-100pack W054914 4,0x305mm-100pack W054915 6,4x305mm-50pack W054917 8,0x305mm-50pack W054918 9,5x305mm-50pack W054919 16x355mmjoint-50pack W054922 13x355mmjoint-50pack W054926 16x430mmjoint-50pack W054928 9,5x355mmjoint-50pack W054933 5,0x305mm-100pack W054934 • Fastmetalremovalprocess • Easytocontrol • Lowequipmentcost • Economicaltooperate • Easytooperate Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 21 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 22 ArcEquipment& Processes Power Sources Transarc® MMA Transarc® TIG • 140A@60%dutycycle • 160A@60%dutycycle • 160A@60%dutycycleforTIGweldingIncludesTIGtorch for TIG welding Includes TIG torch • 200A@60%dutycycleforTIGweldingIncludesTIGtorch Description Item Number Description Item Number MMA140 W034140 TIG160package W035161 MMA160 W034160 TIG200package W035303 Afrox Industrial 200C Afrox Industrial 275C • 200A@35%dutycycle • Single-phase240V • Lightduty • 275A@35%dutycycle • Three-phase400V • Built-inwirefeeder Description 200C Item Number W034200 Description 275C Item Number W034275 Transarc® 180P PortaMIG • 180A@60%dutycycle • Single-phase240V Afrox Industrial 350R Includes: • Machine • Trolley&cylinder • MIGgun • Flowmeter • 350A@35%dutycycle • Three-phase400V • 4rollfeeder Description 350R Welders World 2012.indd 22 Item Number W034350 Description 180PPortaMIG Item Number W034181 2012/04/13 1:42 PM ArcEquipment&Processes 23 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Miller 220 DX Compact MIG Miller 250 DX Compact MIG • Single-phase • 220/240V • 220A • 25%dutycycle • MIG(GMAW) • Fluxcored(FCAW) • Three-phase • 380V • 50Hz • 250A@28VDC • 35%dutycycle • MIG(GMAW) • Fluxcored(FCAW) Description 220DXMIGpackage Item Number W034249 Description 250DXMIGpackage Miller Migmatic 380 Package Miller XPS 450 MIG Package • 380V50Hz • Three-phase • 350A@50%dutycycle • 450A,50%dutycycle remotemachine • 380V50Hz • Three-phase Includes: • Driverollkit • MIGgun • Shieldmaster®flowmeter • Earthcableandclamp Description Migmatic380MIGpackage Item Number W034250 Includes • ST24wirefeeder Item Number W034383 Description XPS450MIGpackage Item Number W034450 Miller TIG - Dynasty Package • 230-380V,50Hz, single-orthree-phase • 150A@60%dutycycle Includes: • TIGtorch&fingertip remotecontrol Description 200AC/DCTIGpackage Item Number W030201 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 23 2012/04/13 1:42 PM Miller Dimension 562 DC Rectifier Miller Dimension 812 DC Rectifier • 450A@100%duty cycleCC/CV • 380V • 50Hzthree-phase • MaxOCVCC65/CV45V • Suppliedwithprimarycable • 650A@100%dutycycle • 380/520V • 50Hzthree-phase • MaxOCVCC72/CV70V • Suppliedwithprimarycable ArcEquipment&Processes 24 Description Item Number Description Item Number 562DCRectifier W034995 812DCRectifier W034994 Bobcat 250D Diesel Driven Dieselenginedrivenwelderratedat100%dutycycle,CC/AC andCC/DC250Aat25V.CV/DC270Aat28Vratedat60% dutycycle.Auxiliarypower220V10kVA Item Number W052251 Miller Big Blue 400 CX CC Dieselenginedrivenwelderratedat400Aat30%dutycycle, 300Aat60%dutycycle.Auxiliarypower230V Item Number W052400 Miller Big Blue 500 DX CC Dieselenginedrivenwelderratedat500Aat40%dutycycle. Auxiliarypower230V4kVA Item Number W052500 Miller Big Blue 600 DX CC Dieselenginedrivenwelderratedat600Aat40%dutycycle. Auxiliarypower230V4kVA Item Number Welders World 2012.indd 24 W052601 2012/04/13 1:42 PM Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 ArcEquipment&Processes 25 Bluthunder 440 DC Rectifier Miller XMT 350 CC/CV Auto Ratedat420A,45%dutycycle.Supplyvoltage380/520V, 50Hzthree-phasemaxOCV78V.Suppliedwithrunninggear andprimarycable5m Ratedat350A,60%dutycycle.Supplyvoltage208-575V singleorthree-phase.MaxOCV90VDC Item Number W052420 Item Number W034305 Bluthunder 340 DC Rectifier Miller XMT 400 DC CC/CV INV Ratedat320A,35%dutycycle.Supplyvoltage380/520V, 50Hzthree-phasemaxOCV68V.Suppliedwithrunninggear andprimarycable5m Ratedat300A,60%dutycycle.Supplyvoltage380V three-phase.MaxOCV60V Item Number W052320 Item Number W034400 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 25 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 27 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 TechnicalServices Department We offer a complete professional back-up service for the full range of arc equipment supplied by Afrox. Customers can further benefit from: Torch repair shop services offered: • Professionally-equippedworkshops • Factory-trainedandqualifiedtechnicians • Relationshipswithequipmentmanufacturers • Exclusivelyoriginalpartsusedinrepairs • Repairstomanufacturers’performancespecifications • Nationaldistributioninfrastructure • Fullservicetorchrepairfacility. • Repairoffeedingandtriggerproblems • Replacementofdamagedcables • Repairofgasleaksorrestrictions • Attendtoweldingproblemsattributedtothegunortorch • Repairproblemscausingpoorcuttingperformanceofplasma torches • Re-sleeving • Cablelengthchanges • Adaptorchanges(newtorchesadaptedtooldermachines) • Supplyofspecialisedtorches • Torchplasmatorchconversionsonolderpowersources. Brands and types of equipment for which services are provided include: • Millerweldingmachines • Transarc®weldingmachines • ThermalDynamicsplasmacuttingmachines • PXL,Binzel,CK,andThermalDynamics,MIG,TIGandplasma torches. To keep equipment performing safely and at its peak, the Afrox Technical Services Department also offers the following value-added services: Maintenance contracts Equipment surveys • Determinewhethermachinesareperformingto manufacturers’electricalspecifications • Checkinsulationandgeneralconditionofequipment • Developandpresentanequipmentmaintenanceorupgrade proposal. For enquiries, call the Afrox Customer Service Centre on 0860 020202. Afrox-managedmaintenanceprogrammesaimtominimise downtime,ensureoptimumandsafemachineperformance andtoreducetheprobabilityoffailuresrelatingtoPCboards, componentsandpowersupplies. Themaintenancecontractsattendtimeouslytopotentialfailures causedby: • Worn/damagedcables • Poor/hotconnections • Internalwiringfaults • Faultydrivesystems • Faultygunsandtorches • Environmentalfactorssuchasdirt • Unserviceableconsumables. Torch repair shop SituatedwithintheAfroxTechnicalServicesDepartment,the gunrepairshopprovidesafastturnaroundrepairserviceforthe followingguns/torches: • AllBinzelMIGguns • CKrangeofTIGtorches • K4000gougingguns • AllThermalDynamicsplasmatorches. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 27 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 28 GasEquipment Regulators & Flowmeters Oxygen Multi-Stage Regulator Acetylene Multi-Stage Regulator • Series8500 • Forheavydutywelding,cuttingandheating • SANS2503 • �Set-and-forget’technologyforultimatesafety • Series8500 • 150kPamaxoutletpressure • Forheavydutywelding,cuttingandheating • SANS2503 • �Set-and-forget’technologyforultimatesafety Description Item Number 400kPa W003852 1000kPa W003854 Description 150kPa Oxygen Single-Stage Regulator Acetylene Single-Stage Regulator • Series6000 • Formediumdutyweldingandcutting • 600kPamaxoutletpressure • Series6000 • Formediumdutyweldingandcutting • 150kPamaxoutletpressure Description Series6000 Welders World 2012.indd 28 Item Number W003903 Description Series6000 Item Number W003851 Item Number W003601 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 29 GasEquipment Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 LPG/Handigas Single-Stage Regulator Single-Stage S6000 Arc 40 Flow Regulator • Combinedregulator/flowmeter,withgaugesforMIG/TIG weldingusingargonorcarbondioxide • Maxgasflowof40l/min Description S6000 Item Number W003610 • S6000LGS400 • Nowwithoutletpressuregauge • 400kPamaxoutletpressure • AdequateflowrateforthefullrangeofAfroxLPGnozzles andSievert®equipment Description S6000 Item Number W010611 Oxygen Single-Stage Regulator PortaPak® Acetylene Single-Stage Regulator PortaPak® • Suitableforalllightdutycuttingandwelding • 200kPamaxoutletpressure • Suitableforalllightdutycuttingandwelding • 100kPamaxoutletpressure Description PortaPak Regulator ® Item Number W003031 Shieldmaster® Flowmeter Single-Stage CO2/ Argon • Pre-setflowmeterregulatorwithaccurateflowsettingfor MIG/TIGweldingusingargonorcarbondioxide • Maxgasflowof30 l/min Description Flowmeter Item Number W003037 Description PortaPak Regulator ® Item Number W003034 Flowtube - Replacement Kit •CompletereplacementkitforShieldmaster®flowmeter Description Kit Item Number W003073 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 29 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 30 Type 2 Cutting Attachment Type 2 Shank • TheAfroxType2Attachmenthasaforgedbrassheadand stainlesssteeltubes.Italsofeaturesapress-to-cutoxygen lever • Manufacturedfromextrudedaluminium • Hoseconnections3/8”BSP Description Type2Shank Item Number W005800 • TheAfroxUniversal®isaversatile,robustandwell-balanced torchcapableofcuttingsteelupto300mmthick • ThetorchmaybeusedwithacetyleneorLPGdependingon typeofnozzlefitted • Pre-heatedoxygenandfuelgasaremixedinthenozzlefor greatersafetyandresistancetobackfire • 3/8”BSPhoseconnection • Note:Specialnozzlesforgougingarealsoavailable Universal CuttingTorch ® Welders World 2012.indd 30 Description Type2CuttingAttachment Item Number W005801 Type 2 Mixer Universal® Cutting Torch 500 mm - 90 deg Description GasEquipment Torches & Attachments • TheAfroxType2Mixerismadeofprecision-machinedbrass andweighsonly150g Description Type2Mixer Item Number W005802 Item Number W005803 2012/04/13 1:42 PM GasEquipment 31 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Flashback Arrestors & Quick Release Couplings Flashback Arrestor F5 Regulator Mounted Description Item Number Flashback Arrestor F7 Torch Mounted Description Item Number Quick Release Coupling & Flashback Arrestor CPN-460 Description Item Number Fuelgas W012028 Fuelgas W012030 Fuelgas W012089 Oxygen W012029 Oxygen W012031 Oxygen W012088 Flashback Arrestor Regulator Mounted PortaPak® Flashback Arrestor F8 Torch Mounted PortaPak® Quick Release Coupling & Flashback Arrestor RF53-NSK SANS50730-1approved Safetyfeaturesinclude: •Flashbackarrestor •Temperatureactivated cut-offvalve •Non-returnvalve •Replaceableinletfilter SANS50730-1approved Safetyfeaturesinclude: • Flashbackarrestor • Non-returnvalve • Replaceableinletfilter • 3/8”CPN-460(torchmount) • 3/8”RF53NSK(regulatormount) Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Fuelgas W012016 Fuelgas W012032 Fuelgas W012121 Oxygen W012017 Oxygen W012033 Oxygen W012120 Afrox Tip Whenfuelgasesaremixedwithoxygenunderpressure,thereisachanceofonegasmixingbackintotheother.Oncethegasesare mixed,thereistheriskthatthismixturemayigniteandexplode.Thisexplosion,calledaflashback,cantravelallthewaybackinto thesystem,tothepointofmixing.Itcancauseconsiderabledamagetoequipmentandposessubstantialrisktolifeandlimb. AfroxrecommendsthateachregulatoroutletandtorchinletbefittedwithaSABS-approvedflashbackarrestor. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 31 2012/04/13 1:42 PM 32 GasEquipment Nozzles Acetylene Hand Cutting – A-NM6 Acetylene Machine Cutting – A-NM6 LPG Cutting – P-NM • Handcutting • UsewithUniversal®andType2torches • Machinecutting • Longpattern • UsewithUniversal®andType2torches Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number 0,8shortpatt. W005014 0,8longpatt. W005021 0,8shortpatt. W010236 1,2shortpatt. W005015 1,2longpatt. W005022 1,2shortpatt. W010237 1,6shortpatt. W005016 1,6longpatt. W005023 1,6shortpatt. W010238 2,0shortpatt. W005017 2,0longpatt. W005024 2,0shortpatt. W010239 2,4shortpatt. W005018 2,4longpatt. W005025 2,4shortpatt. W010240 3,2shortpatt. W005020 3,2longpatt. W005026 3,2shortpatt. W010242 Type 2 Torch Welding Welding Nozzle (PortaPak®) Cutting Nozzle – A-FN (PortaPak®) • UsewithType2torches • UsewithCombi-Litetorches • Acetylenecutting • UsewithCombi-Litetorches Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number 0,9mm W005037 0,9mm W005701 0,8 W005708 1,2mm W005038 1,2mm W005702 1,2 W005709 2,0mm W005039 2,0mm W005703 1,6 W005710 2,6mm W005040 2,6mm W005704 3,2mm W005041 3,2mm W005705 4,0mm W005042 4,0mm W005706 5,0mm W005043 Acetylene Spot Heating – A-HT • Spotheating • UsewithType2torches Description Item Number 25 W005051 50 W005052 100 W005053 Afrox Tip TheAfroxrangeofnozzlesutilisesthenozzle-mixprinciple,wherebythefuelgasandpreheatoxygenarekeptseparateright uptothenozzleandareonlymixedonceinsidethepreheatorifices. Alwaysuseanapprovednozzlecleanertocleannozzlestoavoidnozzledamageandensurepropercleaning. Welders World 2012.indd 32 2012/04/13 1:42 PM GasEquipment 33 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Accessories Nozzle Cleaners (Standard) Multi-Purpose Spanner • Suitableforonepiecenozzle Item Number W012172 Item Number W012590 Industrial Cylinder Trolley • Oxy/DAcylindertrolley • Industrialstrength Item Number W012035 �O’ Clip Crimping Tool Safetest Leak Detection Spray • Suitableforhose�O’clips • Foruseongasequipmentandpipelines • Afroxapproved Item Number W012580 Double Roller Guide Triple Flint Spark Lighter • FitsUniversal®andType2torches •Includesonesparereplacementflint Item Number W005913 Item Number W012621 Item Number W012045 Triple Flint Replacement Flint Description 3pack Item Number W012622 Inlet Stem & Nut •ReplacementpartforallS8500,S8000, S6000regulators(includesdustcap) Description Item Number O2/AR W003080 DA/LPG/H2 W003081 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 33 2012/04/13 1:43 PM Accessories & PortaPak® PortaPak® TheAfroxPortaPak®istheidealweldingandcuttingsetforthosedifficult-to-get-tojobs.Lightandrobust,yetstillhavingman-sized capabilities,itiseasilymovedbyoneperson,andcanbeliftedthroughhatchesorintoservicevehicles.Becauseofitssmallsizeand portability,thesetisidealforemergencyvehiclesoronmaintenancedutyinindustrywhereportabilityisamust.ThePortaPak®isideal forfusionweld,brazeweld,silversolder,heatingandcutting.Nozzlesprovidedwillfusionweldsteelupto4mmandcutsteelupto 6mmthick.Thecuttingcapabilitycanbeextendedto20mmbyusingtheAFN1,2mmnozzleorto±35mmusingtheAFN1,6mm nozzle,availableasoptionalextras.BrazingandweldingwithNo.5nozzle-sixhours.Cuttingwith0,8mmnozzle-45minutes.These timesarefornon-stopoperation.Theaveragejobrequiresafairamountofpreparation,andweldingandcuttingisnormallyintermittent, whichinpracticeextendsthesetimesconsiderably. GasEquipment 34 PortaPak® Available to Purchase Separately Item Number AccessoryOutfit W005772 OxygenCylinder1,43kg W005740 AcetyleneCylinder0,94kg W005782 Welders World 2012.indd 34 2012/04/13 1:43 PM GasEquipment 35 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Outfits/Kits Type 2 Economy Outfit •Aflexibleoutfitidealforoxy-acetyleneweldingand cutting •Canbecustomisedtosuityourneeds. Features •UniqueAfroxencapsulatedvalvesprovidingextremely stablecontrolofgases •Type2shankandcuttingattachmentareconstructed fromsolidbrassforgingsandhavesilver-brazedjoints forextrastrength. Description Item Number Set W005860 J I N M B L K H O C F A D G E P Kit consists of: A Toolbox I Type2shank B Mediumdutyweldingnozzle-No.7 J Multi-purposespanner C CuttingnozzleANM-0,8mm K Nozzlecleaners D AcetyleneregulatorSeries8500-150kPa L Tripleflintlighter E OxygenregulatorSeries8500-400kPa M Type2mixer F F5regulatormountedflashbackarrestors N Fittedhose(oxygen) G F7torchmountedflashbackarrestors O Fittedhose(acetylene) H Type2cuttingattachment P Goggles Alsoincludedbutnotshown: • Operationandinstructionmanual Please Note: For ultimate safety, always use genuine Afrox Saffire® flashbackarrestorsandparts.Replacementpartsareavailableforall outfits. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 35 2012/04/13 1:43 PM 36 GasEquipment Type 2 Professional Outfit •Apremiumoutfitforwelding,brazing,heatingandcutting application •Capableofcuttingupto75mmandweldsupto5mm. Features •UniqueAfroxencapsulatedvalvesprovidingextremelystable controlofgases •Type2shankandcuttingattachmentareconstructedfromsolid brassforgingsandhavesilver-brazedjointsforextrastrength. Description Item Number Set W005861 L B K O D N C M J E P I A F R Q G S H Kit consists of: A Toolbox K Type2shank B Heatingnecktube L Multi-purposespanner C Acetyleneheatingnozzle M Nozzlecleaners D Mediumdutyweldingnozzles-No.2,3,5,7,13 N Tripleflintlighter E CuttingnozzlesANM-0,8,1,2,1,6 O Type2mixer F AcetyleneregulatorSeries8500-150kPa P Fittedhose(oxygen) G OxygenregulatorSeries8500-400kPa Q Fittedhose(acetylene) H F5regulatormountedflashbackarrestors R Goggles I F7torchmountedflashbackarrestors S Circlecuttingguide J Type2cuttingattachment Alsoincludedbutnotshown: • Operationandinstructionmanual Please Note: For ultimate safety, always use genuine Afrox Saffire® flashbackarrestorsandparts.Replacementpartsareavailableforall outfits. Welders World 2012.indd 36 2012/04/13 1:43 PM GasEquipment 37 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Hoses & Fittings Pre-Packed Hose 5 mm PortaPak® • Pre-packedlengths • Flameretardant • SANS3821approved Description Item Number 3macetylene W002600 3moxygen W002601 6macetylene W002602 6moxygen W002603 12macetylene W002604 12moxygen W002605 Pictureshownwithoptionalhoseconnections Pre-Packed Hose 8 mm Industrial • Pre-packedlengths • Flameretardant • SANS3821approved Pictureshownwithoptionalhoseconnections Description Item Number 6macetylene W002560 6moxygen W002561 12macetylene W002562 12moxygen W002563 18macetylene W002564 18moxygen W002565 30macetylene W002568 30moxygen W002569 50macetylene W002572 50moxygen W002573 100macetylene W002576 100moxygen W002577 Cut-to-Length Handigas Hose (Neoprene) • Flameretardant • Soldinmetrelengths • SANS1156-2approved • SANS3821approved Description Item Number 5mm(Handigas)permetre W002439 8mm(Handigas)permetre W002440 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 37 2012/04/13 1:43 PM GasEquipment 38 Hose Connection Kits �O’ Clips • 5mm3/8”alsoavailable • Comprisetwonipples,twonuts,three�O’clips Description Item Number Description Item Number 5mm1/4”BSPR/H W002270 5mm-10pack W002543 5mm1/4”BSPL/H W002271 8mm-10pack W002544 8mm3/8”BSPR/H W002274 8mm3/8”BSPL/H W002275 Parallel Clips Fittings for Hose Joining • Comprisetwonipples,four�O’clips Description Item Number Description Item Number 5mm-10pack W002530 5mm W002171 8mm-10pack W002531 8mm W002172 Hose Connection Nuts Description Item Number 1/4”BSPL/H W002516 1/4”BSPR/H W002517 3/8”BSPL/H W002166 3/8”BSPR/H W002167 Welders World 2012.indd 38 2012/04/13 1:43 PM GasEquipment 39 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Light Duty Gas Cutting & Welding PortaPak® Combi-Lite Shank Features •ThenewCombi-LiteShankistobeusedinconjunctionwith eithertheCombi-LiteMixerortheCombi-LiteCutting Attachment •WhenusedinconjuctionwiththeCombi-LiteMixerandthe DHnozzles,theCombi-Liteturnsintoaweldingandbrazing torch •Capableofweldingandbrazingmaterialsupto8mmin thickness •Ideallysuitedforuseinworkshops,garages,laboratoriesand productionlines •Itshandysizeandweightminimisesoperatorfatigueover manyhoursofuse. PortaPak® Combi-Lite Shank Gas Type Cutting Capacity (Steel) Inlet Connection Item Number Acetylene Upto8mm 1/4” W005716 PortaPak® Combi-Lite Mixer • TobeusedwiththeCombi-LiteShankandDHnozzles Item Number W005718 PortaPak® Combi-Lite Cutting Attachment Features • TheCombi-LiteCuttingAttachmentistobeusedin conjunctionwiththeCombi-LiteShankandcanbeusedfor cuttingorweldingbysimplychangingtotheappropriate nozzle • UsetheLCnozzlesforwelding(capableofweldingand brazingmaterialsupto4mm) • UsetheAF-Nnozzlesforcutting(capableofcuttingsteelup to50mm). PortaPak® Combi-Lite Cutting Attachment Gas Type Item Number Acetylene W005719 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 39 2012/04/13 1:43 PM Back to contents GasEquipment 41 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Fault Finding Reference Guide Symptom Cause Resolution A. Nogasflowswhentorch valvesareopen 1.Nogasincylinder 1. Checkcontentsgaugesofbothcylindersandrefill appropriatecylinder 2.Cylindervalvenotopen 2. Crackcylindervalveslowly,openanother1/2to 1fullturn 3.Regulatorvalvenotopen 3.Setcorrectpressuresonregulatorbefore lightingup 4.Incorrectflashbackarrestors 4.Torchmountarrestorsmustbefittedonthetorch sideonly.Regulatormountarrestorsmustbefittedto regulatorsideonly 5.Flashbackarrestorsblocked 5.Checkinletfiltersandreplaceifnecessary 6.Hosesblocked 6.Blowouthoseswithhighpressureairorreplace hosesifnecessary 7.Nozzleblocked 7.Cleannozzlewithapprovednozzlecleanerorreplace nozzleifnecessary B. Gaswon’tignitewhen torchisopened 1.Oxygentorchvalveisopen 1.Acetyleneisthefuelgasandmustbeignitedfirst, withoxygenfullyshut C.Explosionoccurswhen acetyleneisignited 1.Pressurenotcorrectfor nozzleinuse 1.Consultnozzledatachartforthecorrectpressures fortheappropriatenozzles 2.Flashbackoccurs 2.Purgeeachhoseseparatelybeforeusefor approximately2secondsper6mlengthofhose 1. Nozzlenutnottightened 1.Tightennozzlenutuntilflameisextinguished 2. Torchheadseatdamaged 2. TradeintorchforanAfroxServexreplacement 3. Nozzleseatdamaged 3. Replacenozzles 1.Gasesmixingintorchhead causingsmallsustained flashbacks 1.Checkthenozzleandtorchseats,replaceifdamaged. Ifnotdamaged,tightenthenozzlenut 2.Cleannozzlewithapprovednozzlecleanertoavoid damage 1. Incorrectnozzleforsizeand typeofmaterialbeingused 1. RefertonozzledatachartorAfroxexpertsfor pressuresettingandflowrates D. Flamearoundnozzlenut whentorchisignited E. �Popping’noiseheard fromtorchhead F.Nozzlenotcutting properlyoreffectively Afrox Tip Usethereferenceguidetofindouthowtodealwithfaultyequipmentorgasflowirregularitiesbeforeorafterusingyourgas equipment.Ifyouhaveanyqueriesaboutproblemsconcerninggasequipment,don’ttakeachancewithsafety,askAfrox. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 41 2012/04/13 1:43 PM Symptom Cause Resolution G. Cuttingleverdoesnot produceacuttingstream 1. Incorrectoperationprocedure (Type2torchonly) 1.Openoxygencontrolvalveonshankfully.Control preheatflamebyoxygenvalveonattachment 2. Oxygenpressurenothighenough 2.Consultnozzledatachart 3.Torchinternallydamaged 3.TradeintorchforanAfroxServexreplacement 1.Fuelgas(DA/LPG)leaking 1.TestforleaksusingSafetestleakdetectionfluid NB:Oxygenisodourless,colourlessandis dangerouswhenexcessiveamountsareventedinto theatmosphere.Checkforleaksregularlyonboth lines H. �Garlic’or�fishy’smell occurswhentorchisin use 2.�Garlic’smell–Acetyleneleaking fromgasset 3.�Fishy’smell–LPGleakingfrom gasset I. Loudexplosionoccurs whencutting,weldingor heating 1.Flashbackhasoccurred 1.Flashbackarrestorsmustbeusedtostopback-feeding ofgasesandquenchingofflames J. Hosesburstafterloud explosion 1.Flashbackhasoccurred 1.Flashbackarrestorsmustbeusedtostopback-feeding ofgasesandquenchingofflames 1.Cylinderburninginside 1.Closecylindervalve K. Acetylenecylinderhot GasEquipment 42 2.Removeregulator 3.Separateacetylenecylinderfromoxygencylinder 4.Removeacetylenecylinderoutdoors 5.Hosedownwithwaterfromasafedistance 6.Callsupplier(Donotusecylinderagain) L. Acetylenecylinderhot. Paintpeelingoffor cylinderjumpingaround 1.Cylinderburninginsideandready toexplode M.Cylinder/sexplode/s Ensurethatyourcylindersarealwayskeptingoodconditionandensurethatflashbackarrestors areconnectedtoboththetorchandregulator.Ensurethatcorrectnozzlesarefittedinaccordance withthefuelgasbeingusedasfuelgas/oxygenmixturesvarywhenusingoxy/acetyleneand oxy/LPG. 1.Allpersonstoevacuateimmediately Afrox Tip Cylinderpressuresvarywiththedifferentcompressedgases.Therefore,selectthecorrectregulatorforthegasyouareusingaswell asyourapplication. •Forcuttingoperationsitisessentialtoselectanoxygenregulatorwhichallowsasufficientlyhighrateofflow •Lowpressureoxygenregulatorsareavailableforweldingapplications. Welders World 2012.indd 42 2012/04/13 1:43 PM GasEquipment 43 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Standards All gas equipment should comply to the following local/international standards: • Regulators:SANS2503 • Torches:ISO5172 • Hoses:SANS3821foroxygenandacetylene • Hoseconnections:SANS3253 • Flashbackarrestors:SANS50730-1/EN730-1 • Hoseassemblies:SANS8207 • Health&SafetyCodeofPractice:SANS10238 • UnderNOCIRCUMSTANCESSHALLPTFEtapebeused onoxy/fuelequipment.Manufacturerusesspecialoil- freetypetapeongaugesand,forexample,ifspareparts arerequiredformaintenance,equipmentwillbe providedbymanufacturerwithcorrecttapeattached • Trolleystotransportoxygen/acetylenecylindersSHALL beingoodworkingcondition The following guidelines, standards and products are available to assist you and your business: • CorrectPPEtobewornatalltimes • SABSapprovedregulatorsfittedwithencapsulated valves,fitforpurposeandconformstoSANS2503with optionalgaugeguard,ifrequired • Wall-mountedpostersonlight-upandshutdown proceduresandotherpostersanddatasheetsprovided bymanufacturertobevisibleatalltimesateverystation • SABSapprovedregulatormountedflashbackarrestors consistingofatemperatureactivatedcut-offvalve,flame arrestor,non-returnvalveandpressureactivatedcut-off valveonbothoxygenandacetylenelines • Riskassessmentstobeconductedonaregularbasis. Leveltobedeterminedbymanagement • Correctlengthofhoses,fitforpurposeandSABS approved • Approvedhoseconnectionsinaccordancewith SANS8207whichinclude�O’clipsfittedwithcorrect crimpingtool • Suitablehoseholdersorparallelhoseclipsfittedinsuch awaythathosescanbeseparatedeasilyanddonothave anysharpedges • Flashbackarrestorsshouldbefittedtoboththeregulator andtorch • ApprovedtorchescomplianttoISO5172 • Nozzles:100%testedforleaksacrosstheseatsand qualityofperformance • FlashbackarrestorsSHALLbetestedorreplacedannually. AfroxflashbackarrestorscanbetestedwithaWITTtest panel(ItemNumberW012212) • NEVERuseoilorgreaseonanygasequipment • Operatorsshouldbetrainedonthesafeuseandhandling ofgasandgasequipmentbeforeworkingongas equipment • Trainingshouldincludeproducttraining,correctfitment ofequipmentandcorrectsafeoperatingpractices (e.g.correctlight-upandshutdownprocedures) • NEVERrepairgasequipmentalthoughmaintenance (e.g.,replacingafaultygaugeonaregulator)canbedone byaqualifiedoperator.FaultyAfroxregulatorsortorches canbeexchangedforAfroxreconditionedequipment undertheServexexchangeschemeandcarriesthesame warrantyasanewunit. • Qualitynozzlecleanertoensuregoodandconsistent qualityperformingnozzle • Beforelight-up,allgasequipmentSHALLbeleaktested withthecorrectleakdetectionsolutionsuchastheAfrox Safetest(ItemNumberW012045)whichisOIL-FREE. NOsoapysolutionsSHALLbeusedongasequipment • ONLYasparklightersuchastheAfroxtripleflintlighter (ItemNumberW012621)SHALLbeusedtoignitethegas flowingfromthenozzle.UNDERNOcircumstancesmust anopenflamebeused Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 43 2012/04/13 1:43 PM 44 WeldingConsumables Electrode Selection Chart Afrox Product Product Characteristics Label Colour Product Application Ensure that the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) range of your welding machine is within the specified range for the selected electrode and application Vitemax® GeneralPurpose Carbon/mildsteel–fences,trailers,gates Speedcraft® GeneralPurpose Burglarbars,fireplaces,furniture,etc. Afrolux® HighDeposition Highspeedweldingandgeneralfabrication 312 ProblemSteel Dissimilarsteels–tools,dies,springs,etc. 316L StainlessSteel Heatexchanges,chemicalstoragetanks,etc. Transcast®55 CastIron Castironcomponentsandcastirontosteel 78MR&7018-I HydrogenControl Structuralapplications,pressurevessels,etc. Gouge Gouge/MetalRemoval Gouge,cuttingandgroovingsteels CR70 Hardfacing Depositingawearresistantoverlay Alumoid AluminiumAlloys Pulleys,housing,sumppans,impellers,etc. Average thickness of plate Electrode diameter (mm) Recommended Afrox Vitemax® current range (A) Upto1,5mm 2,0mm 40–80 1,5mm–2,0mm 2,5mm 60–95 2,0mm–5,0mm 3,15mm 100–130 5,0mm–8,0mm 4,0mm 140–165 8,0mmupwards 5,0mm 170–260 Welders World 2012.indd 44 2012/04/13 1:43 PM 46 WeldingConsumables Vitemax® Premium Electrodes Vitemax®istheleadingpremiumrutileelectrodeinthemarket, producedintheAfroxBritsfactoryforover40years.Duringthis period,over55millionkilogramsofproducthasbeensold,with noreturnsorcustomercomplaints. Vitemax®hasconsistentlydeliveredintermsofquality,andiswell knowninothercontinentsaswell.Theconsistencyinqualityis attributedtotheAfroxweldingconsumablesfactoryadoptingbest manufacturingpracticesforweldingconsumables,togetherwith conformancetoleadingqualityassuranceprogrammessuchasISO sincethe1970s. Vitemax®electrodesareidentifiedbytheredandbluedotonthe stubend.Thistrademarkhasbeenregistered. Key features • Premiumbrand • Highperformanceandqualitystandard • Consistencyandsuperiorweldabilitycharacteristicswhich includeasmooth,quietarcaction • Lowspatterlosswithgoodstrikingandrestrikingcharacteristics • Excellentslagdetachabilitywhichisnormallyself-lifting • Theelectrodeisabletobridgelargegapswithpoorfitup • Strongbrandrecognitioninthemarket • Currentlyseenasabenchmarkinthemildsteelelectrode market • ConformstointernationalapprovalstandardssuchasSABS,TUV, ABSandLloydsRegister. Application Itisusedonawidevarietyofcarbonmanganesesteelshavinga carbonequivalentbelow0,28%.Pleaserefertothedatasheetfor specificapplicationsaswellasrecommendedparameters. Welders World 2012.indd 46 2012/04/13 1:44 PM WeldingConsumables 47 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Electrodes Vitemax® Speedcraft® • SouthAfrica’spremiumrutileelectrodeforweldingmild steelinallpositions • Featuresasmootharcaction,withverylittlespatterand excellentrestriking • Arutileelectrodeforweldingmildsteelinallpositions • Competitivelypriced,verygoodperformance * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number Description Item Number 2,0mm4kgbox* W075001 2,5mm1kgbox W072122 2,5mm5kgbox* W075002 3,15mm1kgbox W072123 3,15mm5kgbox* W075003 4,0mm1kgbox W072124 4,0mm5kgbox* W075004 2,5mm5kgbox* W075122 5,0mm6kgbox* W075005 3,15mm5kgbox* W075123 6,3mm6kgbox* W075007 4,0mm5kgbox* W075124 2,0mm1kgbox W072001 2,5mm1kgbox W072002 3,15mm1kgbox W072003 4,0mm1kgbox W072004 Afrolux® 7018-1® • Heavilycoatedrutileelectrodecontainsironpowderinthe coatingwhichincreasestheamountofweldmetaldeposited byapproximately160% • Recommendedforhighspeedweldingoffilletandbuttjoints incarbonsteelsinthedownhandposition • All-positionbasiccoatedhydrogen-controlledelectrodeof premiumquality • Usedforweldingavarietyofcarbonmanganeseandlow alloysteelsandinthefabricationofpressurevesselspipe workandgeneralstructuralfabricationwork * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number Description Item Number 2,5mm4kgbox* W075202 2,5mm4kgbox* W075282 3,15mm5kgbox* W075203 3,15mm4kgbox* W075283 4,0mm5kgbox* W075204 4,0mm4kgbox* W075284 5,0mm5kgbox* W075205 5,0mm6kgbox* W075285 W075207 6,3mm6kgbox* W075287 2,5mmDriPac2kgbox W075482 3,15mmDriPac2kgbox W075483 4,00mmDriPac2kgbox W075484 6,3mm5kgbox* Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 47 2012/04/13 1:44 PM WeldingConsumables 48 Afrox 78MR® Oerlikon Fincord M • Formulatedwithauniquemoistureresistantcoating • CanbeusedwithAC/DCmachinesandfeaturesexcellent mechanicalproperties • Recommendedforallstructuralapplicationswherestringent mechanicalpropertiesandX-rayqualityjointsarerequired • Mediumcoatedrutiletypeelectrodeforweldingmildsteelin allpositions * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number Description Item Number 2,5mm4kgbox* W075272 2,5mm5kgbox* W111002 3,15mm4kgbox* W075273 3,15mm5kgbox* W111003 4,0mm4kgbox* W075274 4,0mm5kgbox* W111004 5,0mm6kgbox* W075275 5,0mm5kgbox* W111005 6,3mm6kgbox* W075277 Oerlikon Tenacito 7018-1 • Lowhydrogenbasicelectrodeforwelding mediumtensilestructuralandfinegrainedsteels * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number 2,5mm5kgbox* W075372 3,15mm5kgbox* W075373 4,0mm5kgbox* W075374 5,0mm5kgbox* W075375 Welders World 2012.indd 48 2012/04/13 1:44 PM Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 WeldingConsumables 49 Afrox 312 Afrox 316L • Alowcarbon29%Cr9%Nirutilebasiccoatedelectrode • Alowcarbon19%Cr12%Niand3%Morutilebasiccoated electrode * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number Description Item Number 2,5mmsleeve W072692 2,5mmsleeve W072752 3,25mmsleeve W072693 3,25mmsleeve W072753 2,5mm1kgbox W072682 2,5mm1kgbox W072782 3,25mm1kgbox W072683 3,25mm1kgbox W072783 2,5mm4kgbox* W075692 2,5mm4kgbox* W075752 3,25mm4kgbox* W075693 3,25mm4kgbox* W075753 4,0mm4kgbox* W075754 Transcast® 55 Ferroloid 4 • Anickelironalloyelectrodeforweldingcastironandcastiron tosteel • Anickelcoredelectrodedesignedtoproducemachinable weldsincastiron * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number Description Item Number 3,15mmsleeve W072933 2,5mm1kgbox W072832 3,15mm1kgbox W072934 3,15mm1kgbox W072833 3,15mm5kgbox* W075933 2,5mm5kgbox* W075832 4,0mm5kgbox* W075934 3,15mm5kgbox* W075833 4,0mm5kgbox* W075834 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 49 2012/04/13 1:44 PM WeldingConsumables 50 Superweld 308L • Alowcarbon19%Cr9%Nielectrodeforweldinggrade AISI304,304L,301and302material Afrox 308L * (multi-kgbox) • Apremiumgradestainlesssteelelectrodeforwelding 304/304Lgradestainlesssteel * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number 2,5mm1kgbox W072701 3,25mm1kgbox W072703 2,5mm5kgbox* W075702 3,25mm5kgbox* W075703 4,0mm5kgbox* W075704 Description Item Number 2,5mm5kgbox* W085702 3,2mm5kgbox* W085703 4,0mm5kgbox* W085704 Superweld 309L • Alowcarbongrade23%Cr12%Nityperutilebasiccoated lowcarbongradeelectrodeforweldingcorrosionresistant andheatresistantsteels * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number 2,5mm5kgbox* W085772 3,25mm5kgbox* W085773 4,0mm5kgbox* W085774 Superweld 312 Afrox 309L • Superweld312isastandardgradeelectrodeforwelding difficulttoweldproblemsteelssuchastoolsteels • Apremiumgradestainlesssteelelectrodefordissimilar jointsandcladding * (multi-kgbox) * (multi-kgbox) Description Item Number 2,5mm5kgbox* W085692 Description Item Number 3,25mm5kgbox* W085693 2,5mm1kgbox W072772 4,0mm5kgbox* W085694 3,25mm1kgbox W072773 2,5mm4kgbox* W075772 3,25mm4kgbox* W075773 4,0mm4kgbox* W075774 5,0mm4kgbox* W075775 Superweld 316L • Alowcarbon19%Cr12%Niand2,5%Morutilebasiccoated electrodeforweldinglowcarbonmolybdenumbearingsteels * (multi-kgbox) Welders World 2012.indd 50 Description Item Number 2,5mm5kgbox* W085752 3,25mm5kgbox* W085753 4,0mm5kgbox* W085754 2012/04/13 1:44 PM WeldingConsumables 51 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Wire MIG 3000 Plus (plastic spool) Coremax 71 Plus • Coppercoated,carbonsteelweldingwire. Offersgoodvalueformoney • Forbestresults,theproductshouldbeusedwiththe Argoshield®rangeofshieldinggases • Carbonsteelandstainlesssteelfluxcoredwireforgeneral fabrication Description Item Number Description Item Number 0,9mm18kgspool W033931 1,2mm15kgspool W081230 1,0mm18kgspool W033942 1,6mm15kgspool W081231 1,2mm18kgspool W033943 MIG 6000 Oerlikon Fluxofil 19HD • Thepremiumquality,coppercoated,carbonsteelweldingwire usedwhennothingbutthebestweldabilitywilldo • Itisparticularlyfavouredbyhighintegritymanufacturers wherehighspeed,robotqualityweldingisundertaken • Seamlesscoppercoatedrutilefluxcoredwirewithan enhanceddegreeoffill Description Item Number Description Item Number 0,8mm15kgspool W033900 1,2mm16kgspool W125150 0,9mm18kgspool W033901 1,6mm16kgspool W125152 1,0mm18kgspool W033902 1,2mm18kgspool W033903 1,6mm18kgspool W033905 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 51 2012/04/13 1:44 PM TIG 308L MIG 309LSi Description Item Number 1,0mm15kgspool W033227 1,2mm15kgspool W033228 MIG 316LSi Description Item Number 1,0mm15kgspool W033234 1,2mm15kgspool W033232 Description Item Number 1,6mm5kgtube W030560 2,0mm5kgtube W030562 2,4mm5kgtube W030561 TIG 316L Description Item Number 1,6mm5kgtube W030550 2,0mm5kgtube W030553 2,4mm5kgtube W030551 TIG 70S-6 Description Item Number 1,6mm5kgtube W030501 2,0mm5kgtube W030502 2,4mm5kgtube W030503 MIG 6048 Duracor 59 • Apremiumgradehighstrengthlowalloywiredualclassified asanAWSER100S-GorER110S-G • Premiumgradeself-shieldedfluxcoredwire.Usedfor hardfacingofsugarcanehammersandknives,dipperteeth, coalcrushersetc. • 25kgcoils Description Item Number Description Item Number 1,2mm15kgspool W033188 2,8mm25kgspool W071728 Welders World 2012.indd 52 WeldingConsumables 52 2012/04/13 1:44 PM WeldingConsumables 53 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Gas Brazing & Welding Flux Brazing M15 Easy-Flo (Ordinary Grade) • M15bronzebrazingflux • Stainlesssteel • Aluminium • Fluxpowder • Stainlesssteel • Aluminium Description 500gjar Item Number W001553 Bronze Brazing M15 (Bare) Description 250gjar Item Number W001852 Silvercoat 30 • Brazingrods • UsewithM15brazingflux Description Item Number 1,5mm100g W001031 * (multi-kgbox) 1,5mm1kg W001032 Description Item Number 3,2mm5kg* W000500 2,0mm5kg* W000504 Silverflo 55 Description Item Number 1,5mm100g W001055 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 53 2012/04/13 1:44 PM Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals Therearemanyferrousandnon-ferrousmetalsandalloysofgreat Stainlesssteelsaredefinedassteelscontainingmorethan13% importancetothemanufacturingindustryandusedinfabrication Cr.Therearefourbasiccategoriesofstainlesssteelofwhichthe today. mostcommonaretheausteniticsteelssuchas316,and304 alloyswhichcontainbothchromeandnickel.Ferriticstainless Someofthemostcommonlyusedinclude: steelsarechrome-containingalloyswithlowlevelsofcarbon, • Aluminiumanditsalloys suchas409and430grades.Martensiticsteelsarealsochrome- • Carbonsteels containingbuthavemuchhigherlevelsofcarbon.410and416are • Galvanisedandcoatedsteels examplesofthesematerials.Duplexstainlesssteelshaveamixed • Alloysteels microstructureofferriteandausteniteandpropertiestomatch. WeldingConsumables 54 • Stainlesssteels • Castirons Themaintypesofcastironaregreycastiron,whitecastiron, • Copperanditsalloys malleablecastironandalloycastiron.Greycastironcontains • Nickelanditsalloys 2to4%Candover2%Si.Whitecastironhasthesamerange • Titanium. ofcarbonasgreybuthaslessthan1%Si.Malleablecastironis basicallyheat-treatedwhitecastiron.Alloycastironsmaybe Purealuminiumisarelativelysoft,ductilematerialandformost alloyedwithchromium,nickel,molybdenum,andotherelements engineeringapplicationsitisalloyedwitharangeofmaterials togivespecificstrength,corrosion,orhightemperatureproperties. toimproveitsproperties.Eachalloyisgivenafournumber designationdependentonthemainalloyingelement,forexample Coppercanbeusedasanengineeringmaterialinitspureformbut 4xxxseriesalloyshavesiliconasthemainalloyingelement, isnormallyalloyedwithothermaterialstoimproveitsmechanical and6xxxseriesarealloyedwithmagnesiumandsilicon.Some properties.Themostcommonalloysofcopperarebrassesinwhich alloyingelements,suchascopper,canmakeanalloydifficultifnot zincisthemainalloyingelementandbronzes,whichcontaintin. impossibletoweld. Anotherwidelyusedalloygroupisthecupro-nickels,whichare nickel-containingalloysusedmainlyfortheirexcellentsaltwater Carbonsteelscoverawiderangeofcommonlyusedengineering corrosionproperties. materialsincludingtheso-calledmildsteels.Thetermcarbon steelsisalsotakentoincludecarbonmanganesesteels,structural Nickelalloysareusedinawidevarietyofapplicationsincluding steels,HSLAsteelsandQ&TsteelswhichincludeHYandQTtypes. marineenvironments,aerospaceandhightemperatureareas. Inconels®andNimonicsarenickelchromealloys,whileIncoloys® Galvanisedandcoatedsteelsareaveryspecificgroupofnormally arenickelironalloys.Hastelloys®arenickel,chromeandiron lowcarbonsteels,whichhaveundergoneasurfacetreatment alloys,whileMonelsarenickel-richcopper-containingalloys. eithertoimprovesomeproperty,suchascorrosionresistanceor toimproveitsappearance.Inaweldingandcuttingcontext,these Titaniumisanattractiveengineeringmaterialbecauseofitslow coatingmaterialscanoftencreateproblemswithbothweldand density,excellentcorrosionresistanceandthehighstrengthsthat cutqualityandhealthhazardsintermsoffumescreatedasthey canbeobtainedthroughalloying.Itsreactivenature,however,can arevapourised. giveproblemswhenitisweldedandkeepingoxygenlevelsvery lowisoffundamentalimportance. Alloysteelsarecarbonandcarbonmanganesesteelswhichhave otheralloyingelementssuchasnickel,chromiumandmolybdenum addedtothemtoimprovetheirmechanicalproperties.Low temperaturealloysteelshavesmallamountsofnickeladded. Creepresistingsteelsarealloyedwithchromiumandmolybdenum. Thesesteelsareoftenusedinhightemperatureenvironments suchassteamboilers.Highmanganesesteelscancontain14% Mngivingthesematerialshighhardness,makingthemsuitablefor applicationsuchasrailwaylines. Welders World 2012.indd 54 2012/04/13 1:44 PM 55 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Do-It-Yourself DIY Welding Tips Basic DIY: Steps for every project In any type of job that you tackle, there are a number of basic steps that, if followed, will ensure your success. 1. Design and measure Thefirststepistodesignwhatyouwanttomake.Makesketches ofitwithroughmeasurementsandwhenyouarehappywiththe design,makescaledrawings(squaredpaperusuallyhelps)of thedifferentelevations(forexample,frontandsideviews).A perspectivedrawingwillhelpyoutodecideontheconstruction sequence. 2. Determine quantities Onceyouhaveyourscaledrawings,determinehowmuchtubing willbeneededinthevarioussizes.Listallthescrews,wheels, plugs,hingesandsoonandbuythesebeforeyoustartthejob. 3. Plan the sequence of assembly Logicalplanningofthesequenceoftheassemblywillkeepthe worktoaone-manjob.Forexample,ifyouaremakingachair,you willfinditsimpletomakethetwosidesfirst,flatonyourwork surfaceandthenjointhesidestogether.Inotherwords,startoff makingthesub-assembliesfirstandfinishbyjoiningthosesubassembliestogether. thepiecesforonesub-assembly,placetheminpositiononthe drawingandcheckthattheendscanbejoinedtogetherclosely withoutanygaps.Useafiletomakeanyadjustmentsthatare necessary. 6. Tack weld the components Withthepieceslaidoutonthedrawing,applymagnetsorclamps tothejointstomakesurethattheyareheldtogether.Usingyour weldkit,tackthesub-assemblytogether.Tackweldsshouldbe 4mmto5mmlong.Next,checkthesub-assemblyforsquare, adjustingitwithahammerifnecessary.Ifthereareanymistakes, tackweldsareeasilybrokenwithahammerandcoldchiseland cleanedoffwithafile. 7. Complete the welds Liftthetackedsub-assemblyfromtheworksurfaceandcomplete thewelds.Whentheweldsarecompleted,dressthembychipping offthesolidifiedfluxandexcesswelddroplets(usingaspecial chippinghammer)andcleanthemtoasmoothfinishwithafile. 8. Join the sub-assemblies 4. Make templates and jigs Draweachsub-assemblyfull-sizeonthemild-steel-platework surface,usingchalk,chalklineandstraightedge.Payattentionto thejointsmakingthemclearandaccuratesothatyoucaneasily measuretheanglestheymake.Checkeachdrawingforsquareand accuracybeforeproceeding. Ifyouaremakinganumberofassembliestoonepattern(for example,sixchairs),youwillsavetimebymakingasimplejig.For this,simplytackweldoff-cutsontheoutsideofthelinesofthe drawing,inpositionsthatwillholdthelengthsoftubinginplace. 5. Cut the components Nowlaythetubingonthedrawingandcarefullymarkwhereand atwhatanglesthetubeneedstobecut.Whenyouhavecutall Todothis,laythesub-assemblybackontheworksurfaceand standthecrosspiecesonit,withtheaidofmagnets.Tackweld eachcrosspieceinpositionandcheckforsquare,makingany adjustmentswithlighttapsofahammer.Youshouldfindthat thesecondassemblyrestsperfectlyonthecrosspieces,whereit shouldbeheldwithmoremagnets.Tackweldeachjointandthen lifttheassemblyfromtheworksurface.Completeallthewelds anddressandcleanthemwithachippinghammer,wirebrushand files. 9. Finishing Atthisstage,drillanyholesthatareneededandthenprime thewholeconstruction.Lettheprimerdryandapplyoneortwo finishingcoatsinthecolourofyourchoice.Finally,insertanyplugs orferrulesandfitanyotherattachments. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 55 2012/04/13 1:44 PM 56 Do-It-Yourself DIY Project - How to build your own braai IfthereisonewordthatisownedbySouthAfricans,itissurelytheword�braai’. Itmaybebothanounandaverb,butitisevenmorethanthat:it’sacultural phenomenon.�Braai’issuchawonderfulactivityandsuchaperfectlydescriptive word,thatEnglishspeakingpeoplefullyadoptedit.Surelytherearemany philosophicalstatementstomakeaboutagroupofbeer-belliedguyscrowding aroundafire,butthat’snotwhatthissectionisabout.It’saboutgivingyouideasfor andwaystodoweldingprojects.Imaginestandinginacloudofbraai-smoke,saying, “Buy?Agno!Iweldedthismyself!” TIP InthiscaseaMIGweldingsystemwouldbemoreappropriatethanan arcweldingmachine,becausethelatterislikelytoburnofftheends ofthediamondmesh. GRAFIESE VOORSTELLING VAN DIE BRAAIER G B Cutting list A:3/750mmx38mmroundpipe(legs) B:1/500mmx38mmroundpipe (pipeforadjustingtheheight) C:1/70mmx42mmroundpipe (pipetofitontoheight-adjuster) D:1/5mmplate500mmindiameter(base) E: 2/diamondmesh500mmindiameter (grids) F: 1/1700mmx50mmx4mmflatbar (sidesofbase) G:2/1700mmx20mmx4mmflatbar (sidesofgrid) H:4/80mmx12mmroundbar(optional) (legsforfiregrate) I: 1/200mmx6mmroundbar (handleforbraaigrid) J: 3/50mmx6mmroundbar (hooksforbraaitongs) TIP Welders World 2012.indd 56 Cutoneendofeachlegata 5°angle.Thelegswillstand outslightlyandprovidefor greaterstability. Afmetings in mm 2012/04/13 1:44 PM Do-It-Yourself 57 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 1 2 3 4 1. Clamptheround baseplate(D)tothe worksurfaceandgrind theedgecleantoensure abetterweld. 2. Placeoneendofthe 1700mmx50mmflat bar(F)againsttheedge ofthebaseplatetoform a90°angleandweld together. 3. Bendtheflatbarbit bybitaroundtheouter edgeofthebaseplate. Shapeasidebytack weldingtheflatbarto thebaseapproximately every150mmuntilthe circleiscomplete. 4. Cutoffanyexcessflat barandgrindtoneaten. Bendtheendoftheflat barintopositiontoform aperfectcircleandweld theendstogether. 5 6 7 8 5. Checkallthewelds andstrengthenwhere necessary.Turnthebase plateoverandweldon theundersidetomake theweldsstronger, butleaveopeningsat intervalsforrainwaterto runoffifthebraaiisto beleftintheopen.Use ananglegrindertofinish theweldsneatly. 6. Weldthefirstleg(A) totheundersideofthe baseplateinsuchaway thatthelegstandsout slightly.Evenlyspacethe othertwolegs–roughly 550mmapartroundthe curveoftheplate–and weldthemtothebase plate. 7. Weldthepipefor heightadjustment(B) ontotheoutsideofthe braaidirectlyopposite thejointoftheside ofthebaseplate. Ensurethatthispipeis perpendicularotherwise yourmeatwillbecooked unevenly. 8. Next,preparethefire grateandthebraaigrid. Beginbyclampingthe diamondmesh(E)tothe workbench. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 57 2012/04/13 1:44 PM 9 10 11 12 Welders World 2012.indd 58 9. Bendthe20mmx 5mmflatbararound thebaseplatetoforma roundedside.Placethe diamondmesh(E)inthe flatbarsideandweld eachpointofthemesh tothesidetomakethe gratemoresturdyand preventitfromwarping afterawhile. 10.Cutoffanyexcessflat bar.Bendtheflatbarand knockintoplacewitha hammer.Weldtoclose thejoint.Repeatthe processtomakethebraai grid. 11.Spacethefour80mm x12mmroundbarpieces (H)evenlyandweld totheundersideofthe gratetoformlegs.These willprovideventilation topreventthefirefrom smothering.Bendthe legsslightlyinwardsto ensurethatthegratefits neatlyinthesidesofthe baseplate. 12.Clampthe200mmx 6mmroundbar(I)inthe viceandbenditinwards 40mmfromeachendto formaflatU. 13 14 15 13.WeldtheU-shaped handleontotheoutside ofthebraaigriddirectly oppositethejoint. Do-It-Yourself 58 14.Drillaholeintothe 70mmx42mmroundbar (C). 15.Weldanutoverthe holeontotheroundbar. Testtoensurethatthis pipestillfitsoverthe height-adjustingpipe. Alsocheckthatthebolt fitsintothenutandcan screwonalltheway. TIP Weldapieceof6mm roundbartothe bolthead–thiswill makefasteningand unfasteningeasier. 2012/04/13 1:44 PM Do-It-Yourself 59 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 16 16.Weldtheadjustable pipeontothejointonthe outsideofthebraaigrid. UTENSIL HOOKS (OPTIONAL) Placethethreepiecesof50mmx6mmroundbar(J)next toeachotherinthevicesothatapproximatelyonethird protrudesabovethejawsofthevice.Heattherodsatthat point.Beattherodswithahammertoformhooks.Weld theseontothesideofthebraaitohangthebraaitongs andforkson. 17 17.Spraythebraaiwith Rust-OleumHighHeat heatresistantspraypaint. TIP Usewater-basedantispatteronthenozzleof theweldingmachine.Do notallowanti-spatterto enterthegasport–spray carefullyfrombackto front,awayfromyourself. Theanti-spatterprevents unsightlyslaginclusions. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. 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Welders World 2012.indd 59 2012/04/13 1:45 PM 61 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 PersonalProtective Equipment Eye Protection Afrox Top Range Specs Afrox Medium Range Specs • Sun,dust,impactresistant •Smokeshade •99,9%UV •Availableinclearshade •Sun,dust,impactresistant •Smokeshade3 •99,9%UV •Availableinclearshade Welding Goggles Lift-Front (Shade 4) •Lift-frontlocksinopenorclosedposition •Suitableforbrazing,4cappedvents •Shade4 Description Item Number Description Item Number Standard-pair W012035 Standard-pair W053731 Clear-pair W053734 Exclusive-pair W053732 Afrox Wraparound Green Vented Specs Afrox Wraparound Clear Vented Specs •Sun,dust,impactresistant •Greenshade2.5 •99,9%UV •Sun,dust,impactresistant •99,9%UV Description Pair Item Number W012257 Uvex Welders’ Goggle •Gaswelding,cutting,anti-fog •Polycarbgreenshade5 •99,9%UV,94%IR Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053136 Pair W053135 Pair W053729 Afrox Wraparound Clear Specs Uvex Astro Welding Specs •Impact,dustresistant •1.2,99,9%UV •99%UV,84%IR •Availableindifferentshades Grinding Goggles Heavy Duty Clear •Diamondanti-fogcoatingprovides scratchresistance&anti-fogproperty •Lightweight,softPVC Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053730 Pair W053723 Pair W012799 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 61 2012/04/13 1:45 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 62 Afrox Wraparound Amber Specs Uvex Ultravision Clear Goggle UVEX Wraparound Clear Specs •Lowlight,dust,impactresistant •Ambershade •99,9%UV • Impact,dust,grindingand99,9%UV protection • Adjustablesidearms,fitsoverandprotects prescriptionspectacles • Non-slippressure-freefit •Highimpact,dustresistant •Clearlens •99,9%UV Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053740 Pair W053728 Description Item Number Pair W053721 UVEX Astro Clear Specs UVEX Skylite Specs UVEX Skyguard Specs • Impact,dustprotectionand99,9%UV protection • Fullyadjustablenylonframe • Protectionfromdustandliquidsplashes • Clearshade-generalpurpose • Greyshade2,5sunprotectionand 99,9%UVprotection • Protectionfromdustandliquidsplashes • Foam-cushionedframe • Providescompleteprotectionagainst particlesanddust Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053722 Clear-pair W053724 Pair W053727 Grey-pair W053724 UVEX Ultrasonic Goggles (Orange) V MAXX Clear Fog-Ban/ L Polycarb Specs • Clearlens,UV2-1,2.SupravisionHC-AF • Adaptstothecontoursofface,forming atightsealwithoutanygaps • 180degreefieldofvision • Canbewornoverprescriptioneyewear • Rotatingstrapattachmentsforeasier usewithhardhats Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053726 Pair W050399 Welders World 2012.indd 62 2012/04/13 1:45 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 63 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Hearing Protection Afrox Hush Corded Reusable Earplug Quiet Corded Reusable Earplug Afrox Hush Disposable Corded Earplug • SNR28dB • Taperedreusable • Corded • SNR26dB • Reusable • Hygienic-washable • SNR37dB • Non-allergenic • Designedforhighnoiseexposure Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W050234 100pack W053700 Pair W050781 Afrox Exclusive Earmuff Afrox Hush Disposable Uncorded Earplug Afrox Hush Banded Earplug • SNR30dB • Enhancednoisereductionandcomfort • Flexiblepaddedheadband • Meets:CEEN352 • SNR37dB • Non-allergenic • Non-irritating • Designedforhighnoiseexposure • SNR28dB • Durableandreusable • Cleanseasilywithsoapywater Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053038 Pair W050780 Pair W050235 Laser Lite Disposable Corded Earplug - Pack of 100 HSE Mach 1 Headband Earmuff • Adjuststofitanyheadsize • Non-irritating,non-allergenic • Idealforsmallearcanals • Taperedandpre-shaped • Followsthecontouroftheearcanal • Easyinsertionandacomfortablenaturalseal • Wingedendpromotesoptimuminsertion depthandeasygraspforremoval • SNR:35 Description Item Number Description Pair W050430 Pair Item Number Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 63 2012/04/13 1:45 PM Howard Leight QB2 Banded Hearing Protector Howard Leight QB3 Banded Hearing Protector • • • • • • • • • • Supra-auralprotection Softpadsrestpartiallyintheearfora balanceofprotectionandcomfort Patentedbanddesignpreventsearpads fromtouchingdirtyorcontaminated surfaces Lightweightandportable SNR:24 Semi-auralprotection Supersoftpadsrestoutsidetheearfor outstandingcomfort Patentedbanddesignpreventsear padsfromtouchingdirtyor contaminatedsurfaces Lightweightandportable–designed especiallyforenvironmentswith intermittentnoisehazards SNR:23 Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W050184 Pair W053040 Welders World 2012.indd 64 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 64 2012/04/13 1:46 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 65 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Hand Protection Uvex Chemical Resistant Gloves 40 cm cuff Afrox Chrome Leather Gloves 10 cm cuff Afrox Chrome Leather Gloves 5 cm cuff •PVCsafetygloves • Generalhandlinggloves •Generalhandlinggloves •Insideleatherreinforcedpalmandthumb •Generalhandlinggloves •Insideleatherreinforcedpalmandthumb Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W050034 Pair W053002 Pair W053004 Afrox Chrome Leather Gloves 20 cm cuff Afrox Chrome Leather Gloves 40 cm cuff Fine Leather TIG Glove 10 cm cuff •Generalhandlinggloves gloves •Insideleatherreinforcedpalmandthumb •Generalhandlinggloves handling gloves •Insideleatherreinforcedpalmandthumb reinforced •Softgrainleatherprovidesamore sensitivetouch Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053005 Pair W053006 Pair W053018 Afrox Red Chm Leather Gauntlet Red PVC Dipped Gloves Knit 20 cm cuff Wrist 5 cm cuff Chrome Leather Candy Striped Gloves •Welders’gloves •Fullycottonlined •Generalpurposegloves •Idealformechanicalworkandabrasions •Fullydipped,knitwrist • Generalpurposeworkglove,suitable forusewithoils,greaseandfats Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053030 Pair W053047 Pair W053050 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 65 2012/04/13 1:46 PM Pigskin Candy Striped Gloves Pigskin Grey Leather Gloves 10 cm cuff Keystone Thumb Pigskin Gloves Grey •Generalhandlinggloves • Halfpalmliningandcottonback,paste cuff •Reinforcedleatherbetweenthumband forefinger,splitleathercuff • Keystonethumb •Softgrainleather,providesamore sensitivetouch Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053051 Pair W053052 Pair W053059 Cotton Lined Gloves with Knit Wrist Red Heat Resistant Gloves Yellow Latex Gloves with Knit Wrist •Poly-cottonknittedlinedglove • Lightwork,componenthandlinggun •Weldinggloves •21cmcuff •Fullycottonlined •Fullydippedgloves,fleecelined • Idealforglasshandling Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053057 Pair W053058 Pair W053055 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 66 Pigskin Keystone Executive Gloves Blue Welders’ Glove 20 cm cuff Rfcd Chrome Leather Gloves 5 cm cuff •Thinleatherglovesprovidesamore sensitivetouch • TIGweldingglove •Weldinggloves •Fullycottonlined •Reinforcedpalm •Straightthumb • Generalhandlingglove • Insideleatherreinforcedpalmandthumb, leatherbackandcuff Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053060 Pair W053066 Pair W053074 Welders World 2012.indd 66 2012/04/13 1:46 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 67 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Green Lined Black Patch Gloves Red PVC Elbow Length Gloves 20 cm cuff 40 cm cuff • Cottonliningprovidescomfortand absorption • 5cm,20cmand40cmcuffavailable • PVCgloves,interlockliner • Suitableforusewithoils,grease,fats andanassortmentofchemicals PVC Open Cuff Gloves 27 cm cuff • • • RedPVCgloves,interlockliner Suitableforusewithoils,greaseandfats Providesresistancetoavarietyof chemicals Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053067 Pair W053062 Pair W053075 Green Lined Wrist Gloves 5 cm cuff Description Item Number Pair W053073 Welders’ Green Lined Gloves 40 cm cuff Description Item Number Pair W053077 Chrome Leather Dbl Palm Gloves 10 cm cuff RFCD Chrome Leather Gloves 20 cm cuff • • • • • Protectionagainstmechanicalhazards andabrasions • Generalhandlingglove Straightthumb Insideleatherreinforcedpalmand thumb,leatherbackandcuff Protectionagainstmechanicalhazard Generalpurposeworkglove Description Item Number Pair W053054 Chrome Leather Blue Gloves 20 cm cuff • Straightthumb • Insideleatherreinforcedpalmand thumb,leatherbackandcuff • Protectionagainstmechanicalhazards andabrasions • Generalhandlingglove Description Item Number Pair W053064 UVEX Yellow Nitrile Gloves Knit Wrist Household Latex Gloves • Idealforhouseholdwashing Description Item Number Description Item Number Pair W053045 Medium W050980 Large W050049 • Goodresistancetoabrasion,cuts, punctures,tears,oilsandgreases • Improvedwetanddrygrip • Idealformetalfabrication,automotive assembly,plasticprocessing, warehousing,maintenance,sheetmetal andsmallpartshandling Description Item Number Pair Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 67 2012/04/13 1:46 PM RNF Green Nitrile Gloves Chrome Leather Denim Gloves Polka Dot Gloves with Knit Wrist • • • Generalpurposeworkglove • Protectionagainstmechanicalhazards andabrasions • • • Offersgoodresistancetocuttingfluids andhydrocarbons Offersprotectionanddexteritywhen handlingoils PVCdotsonpalm,knitwrist Cottonwovengloves Lightwork,componenthandlingglove, hasextragriponpalm,anti-slip Description Item Number Description Item Number Description Item Number Large W050232 Pair W053063 Pair W053048 ExtraLarge W050233 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 68 Green Leather Palm, Finger and Thumb Gloves • Safetycuff • Generalhandlingglove Description Item Number Pair W050178 Welders World 2012.indd 68 2012/04/13 1:47 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 69 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Respiratory Protection Dust Mask FF2 Dust Mask Valve FF2 Afrox Dust Mask FF1 •Dustrespirator •Non-valved •Dustrespirator •Valved •Dustrespirator •Non-valved Description 20pack Item Number W053715 Description 10pack Item Number W053716 Description 20pack Item Number W053714 3M 9925 Welding Fume Respirator 3M 8822 Valved FFP2 Respirator 3M 8810 FFP2 Respirator •Protectsagainstdustandfumeswhere ozoneispresentorwhenwelding •10xOEL • Grinding,sanding,bagging, woodworking,foundries,mining •10xOEL • Grinding,sanding,bagging, woodworking,foundries,mining Description 10pack Item Number W050133 Description 10pack Item Number W053712 Description 20pack Item Number W053711 3M 2138 Particulate/Org. Vapour Filter 3M 2128 Dust/Org Vapour/ Acid 3M 501 Retainer •Usedforprotectionagainstparticulates upto10xOELandnuisancelevel organicvapourandacidgasrelief • P2filterwithnuisancelevelorganic vapourandacidgasprotection •Retainerforcombinationof3M5000 seriesfiltersand3M6000series cartridges Description 2pack Item Number W053741 Description 2pack Item Number Item Number W050061 W053375 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 69 2012/04/13 1:47 PM 3M 6055 Organic Vapour Cartridge 3M 6057 OV/IV Acid Gas Cartridge 3M 5935 Particulate Filter •Usedforprotectionagainstorganic vapoursupto10xOEL • Usedforprotectionagainstorganic andinorganicvapoursandacidgases upto10xOEL •Usedasapre-filterforgasandvapour cartridgecombinations •Protectsagianstsanding,grindingand asbestos Description 8pack Item Number W050194 Description 8pack Item Number W050185 Description 20pack Item Number W050134 3M 6059 Abek1 Cartridge 3M 6054 Ammonia Cartridge 3M 5925 Particulate Filter • • • Type:K1 • Useforprotectionagainstammonia andmethylamineupto10xOEL • Type:P2dust/mistpre-filter Type:ABEK1 Useforprotectionagainstorganic, inorganicvapours,acidgasesand ammoniaupto10xOEL Description 8pack Item Number W053743 Description 8pack Item Number W053742 3M Respirator Facepiece 3M 6800 Full Face Respirator •Forspraypainting,chemicalorpesticide protection,welding •Usewith3M2000seriesfilters,3M 6000seriescartridges,oracombination of3M5000seriesfiltersand6000series cartridges •Twinfilterdesign • Widefieldofvision Description 10pack Item Number W050193 W053367 Item Number 6200Medium W053739 6300Large W053738 Welders World 2012.indd 70 Item Number Description PersonalProtectiveEquipment 70 2012/04/13 1:47 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 71 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Foot Protection Rebel Trakka Safety Boot Sizes 5 - 12 Rebel RE380 Safety Boot Sizes 5 - 12 Rebel RE811 Chukka Boot Sizes 3 - 15 •ISOEN20345-S1:2004 • Nitrilerubbersole • Fullgrainhighqualitybuffaloleather • Blackonly • ISOEN20345-S1:2004 • Dualdensitypolyurethanerebelsole • Fullgrainhighqualitybuffalo leatherupper • Availableinblackandbrown • ISOEN20345-S1:2004 • Dualdensitypolyurethanerebelsole • Fullgrainhighqualitybuffaloleather upper • Blackonly Description Pair Item Number W050521- W050528 Description Item Number Sizes4-13 W050210- W050219 Sizes3,14-15 W050366- W050368 Rebel GL0911 Ladies’ Safety Boot Rebel GL0909 Ladies’ Safety Shoe • ISOEN20345-S1:2004 • Dualdensitypolyurethanerebelsole • Fullgrainhighqualitybuffaloleather upper • Blackonly • ISOEN20345-S1:2004 • Dualdensitypolyurethanerebelsole • Breathablemicro-fibre • Blackonly Description Item Number Sizes2-8 W050975- W050978& W050983- W050985 Description Sizes2-8 Description Pair Item Number W050199- W050209& W050362- W050346 Item Number W050961- W050967 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. 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Welders World 2012.indd 71 2012/04/13 1:47 PM 72 A B Helmet Flip Front 108 x 51 mm Helmet AOX Elite Industrial Self-Darkening Helmet AOX Elite XL Self-Darkening •Polypropyleneweldinghelmetfor MIG,TIG&arcwelding • Offersfullprotectionandcomplies withEN175 • Certified • DINapproved • EN379,BL1/1/1 • Certified • DINapproved • EN379,BL1/1/1 Description Helmet Item Number W053151 Transarc® OHE350 AutoDarkening Helmet • Highqualityelectronicweldinghelmet • Providescompleteprotection • Comfortable • Shade4/9-13electronicauto- darkeningfilterlens Description Helmet Description Helmet Item Number W053221 • Adjustableshade3/9-13 Description Lens Item Number W053211 W053219 AfroxEliteInternal LensCovers10pck W053150 Item Number A B W053153 W053213 OHE350Anti-SpatterLens (10) W053224 OHE350FrontFrame W053226 OHE350Headband AssemblyComplete W053228 W053222 • Adjustableshade9-13 Item Number W053214 Helmet Item Number Electronic Lens for Elite XL Helmet Description OHE350InnerLens(10) Description Electronic Lens for Afrox Industrial Item Number OHE350LensRetainer Welders World 2012.indd 72 Description PersonalProtectiveEquipment Head & Face Protection AfroxIndustrial andAfroxElite ExternalLens Covers10pck AfroxIndustrialInternal LensCovers10pck Description Lens W053212 Lens - 108 x 51 mm Description W053154 Item Number Item Number Protane10-Shade10, 108x51mm W053161 ProtecClear108x51mm W053157 ProclearClearGlass108x51mm W053046 2012/04/13 1:47 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 73 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Browguard with Headgear • • • • • ABScrownforimpactandsplash protectionagainsthighconcentration ofUVradiation Excellentopticalproperties Comfortable,readilyadjustableratchet headharness Quickandeasyreplacementofvisor MeetsANSIZ87.1andEN166 Description Item Number Browguardwith Headgear W053155 VisorforFS3063 W053156 Fullyass.Browguard/ VisorandHeadgear W050520 Helmet Replacement Headgear F/front Description Item Number ReplacementHeadgear W053152 Skull Cap with Back Flap Description ScullCap Item Number W053033 Filter Lenses Ourshadedandclearlensesareastandardsizeof108x51mm replacementsforhelmets.Theyofferhighqualityeyeprotection foralltypesofarcwelding,includingthenecessaryprotection Uom againstultra-violetrays.Clearcoverplates,insertedinfrontof theshadedlensesprotectthemfrommoltenmetalspatterand typicalwear. Description Weld Current Range Process Process Area Item Number Clearglass All All Indoor/outdoor W053046 1000hrclearlens All All Indoor/outdoor W053157 Innerclearlens (impact) All All Indoor/outdoor W053158 Each Protane8 Upto100A MMA Indoor/outdoor W053165 PO5 Shade8 108x51mm 100to200A MMA Outdoor W053167 Upto200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Outdoor Upto200A MIG/MAG-MIX Outdoor Upto15A TIG Indoor/outdoor 15to100A TIG Outdoor Proclear Each Protec Each Polytec Each Protane 8 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 73 2012/04/13 1:48 PM Protane 10 Each Protane10 100to200A MMA Indoor W053161 PO5 Shade10 108x51mm Over300A MMA Outdoor W053168 Upto200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Indoor Over200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Outdoor Upto200A MIG/MAG-MIX Outdoor Over200A MIG/MAG-MIX Outdoor 15to100A TIG Indoor Over100A TIG Outdoor Protane 12 Each Protane12 Over300A MMA Indoor W053160 PO5 Shade12 108x51mm Upto200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Indoor W053169 Over200A MIG/MAG-MIX Indoor Over100A TIG Indoor GoldenProtane10 100to200A MMA Indoor Shade10(mirror) Over300A MMA Outdoor Upto200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Indoor Over200A MIG/MAG-CO2 Outdoor PersonalProtectiveEquipment 74 Protane 10 (Mirror & Golden Protane) Each Note:Thegoldenlensesreduceglareand reflectheatforamorecomfortablework environment Welders World 2012.indd 74 Upto200A MIG/MAG-MIX Outdoor Over200A MIG/MAG-MIX Outdoor 15to100A TIG Indoor Over100A TIG Outdoor W053162 2012/04/13 1:48 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 75 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Protective Clothing 2 PC Overall SABS J54 Blue 2 PC Overall P/Cot • SABSapproved • Two-piececontisuit • Blue • Two-piecepoly-cottoncontisuit • Royalblue Description Sizes34-48 Item Number W053350- W053357 Description Sizes32-52 Item Number Chrome Leather Yoke and Arm Guard •Fullarmcovarage&chestprotection Item Number W053069 W053323- W053333 2 PC Flame Retardant Conti Suit Chrome Leather Jacket Chrome Leather Apron • • • • Protectionagainstweldingspatter andradiantheat,longsleeved • AvailableinsizesMtoXXL • Chromeleatherweldingapronwithbib andreinforcedstraps • 90cmx60cm Two-piececontisuit,flameretardant, D59cutandspecification Colour:ForestGreen Availableinsizes38-54 Item Number W050020W050028 Item Number W050066W050069 Description Item Number LeatherApron90x60 W053076 ChromeLeatherwithBib W050064 Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 75 2012/04/13 1:48 PM PersonalProtectiveEquipment 76 Furniture Leather Spats LS 0016 Short Chrome Leather Spats Standard Leather Spats •Fullboot/shoecoverageandprotection •Fullboot/shoecoverage •Fullboot/shoecoverageandprotection Item Number W050229 Item Number W053068 Item Number W053071 Leather Apron • • Furnitureleatherapronwithbib, reinforcedstrapattachments,suitable forwelding 60x90 Item Number Welders World 2012.indd 76 W050228 2012/04/13 1:48 PM Back to contents PersonalProtectiveEquipment 77 Welders’ World Edition 4 - 2012 Important Safety Information AtAfrox,safetyiscentraltoeverythingwedoandwestriveto ensureit’sattheforefrontofourcustomers’minds.Afroxisan industryleaderwithawideselectionofspecialistsafetyclothing andgeneralworkwear. Theinformationcontainedhereinisintendedasaguidetobasic safetyawarenessintheworkplace.Thetypeofsafetyproductyou chooseisdependentontheenvironmentyouintendtoworkin andthematerials,toolsandmachineryyouuse.Professionalor qualifiedadviceshouldalwaysbesoughtpriortothepurchaseand useofsafetyproductsandclothing. Protect yourself, your safety, your business Safetyintheworkplacecanneverbetakenforgrantedor overlooked.Safetyawarenessiskeytoreducingaccidents, incidents,personalinjuryandevendeath. Afroxiscommittedtoensuringyoursafetyatwork.Afroxoffersa comprehensiverangeofindustrystandardandhighqualitysafety productsandworkweartoensureyou’reprotectedfromheadto toe. How safe are you? Inrecentyears,significantadvanceshavebeenmadeinthe materialsusedinthemanufactureofsafetywear.Modernsafety productsaregenerallylighterandmorecomfortabletowearand aredesignedtomeetstringentmodernsafetystandards. Ifyou’reusingoldersafetyproductsorclothing,youmaybeat greaterriskofinjuryorlong-termeffectssuchaseye,skin,and lungdamage. Refer to our simple guide to help choose the right products for the job: Head and face protection Generally,inanyindustrialworkingenvironment,factory, laboratoryorfoodprocessingunit,appropriateheadgearshouldbe worn. Inenvironmentswhereyouareatriskfromfallingobjectsor overhangingmachinery,hardhatsareessential.Ifyouareworking withcertainchemicals,gasesandmaterialsthathavepotentialto comeincontactwithyourface,youmayrequiregreaterprotection. Choosing the right head and face protection • • • • • Alwayswearahardhatthatfitsyourhead Makesureit’scomfortableandnottootight Wearthehardhatforthejob Alwayschoosecompatiblesafetyaccessoriessuchas eye/faceshields,neckflapsorearmuffs Alwayscheckforanydamage,wearandweakareas beforeuse. Eye protection Yoursightisoneofyourmostimportantassetsandisparticularly vulnerabletoshort-andlong-termdamage.Whenitcomes toprotectingyoureyes,thisisoneareathatshouldneverbe compromisedortakenforgranted. Eyedamagecanbecausedbythesimplestofthingssuchasdust, sparks,brightartificiallight,sunlight,chemicalsplashes,and splintersfromwoodandmetal.Modernsafetyglasses,goggles andweldinghelmetsandlensesareergonomicallydesignedfor comfortandaremadefromtough,lightanddurablematerials. Choosing the right eye protection • • • • • Alwayswearglassesorgogglesthatfityourfaceandare comfortabletowear;nottootightorloose Weartherighteyeprotectionforthejob Makesureyouhavegoodandwidevision Ifatriskofanythingcomingintocontactwithyoureyes, weargogglesorall-roundsafetyspectacles Alwayscheckforanydamagetolensesbeforeuse. Dust and fume protection Ensuretheairthatyoubreatheispureandnotcontaminated bydust,dangerousgasesorvolatilechemicals.Inhalationof poisonousfumescanleadtoheadaches,nausea,blackoutsoreven death.Industyenvironments,prolongedexposurecanleadto permanentlungdamageandfuturedisability. Maintainingairqualitycanbeachievedbytheuseofrespirators. Personalrespiratorsshouldalwaysbewornindustyenvironments orwhenworkingwithmaterialsthataretoxicathighlevels. Breathingapparatusshouldbewornwhenworkinginconfined areaswhereexposuretotoxicgasesorfumesislikely. Choosing the right respirator • • • • • Alwaysensurethattherespiratorcompletelycoversyour noseandmouth Ensurethatsuppliedairrespiratorsareairtight Ensureyoucanbreatheproperly Donotusedamaged,cloggedordirtyrespirators Checkregularlyandreplaceifrequired. Hand protection Mostmanualworkerswillhavesustainedahandinjuryatsome pointintheirlife.Whetherit’saminorscratch,splinter,cutor moreseriousinjuriessuchasburns,crushedorseveredfingers, allofthesecanbeeasilyavoided.Glovescanalsoprotectagainst electricalshock.Avarietyofglovesinnaturalandsynthetic materialsareavailabletoprotectyourhandsfromheat,flamesand sparks,sharpobjects,chemicalsanddangerouspowertools. Choosing the right hand protection • • • • Knowyourhandsize.Glovescomeindifferentsizes; ensurethatyourglovesfitcorrectly Chooseagloverecommendedforthejob Alwayscheckforgeneralwearandtear,holesandrips beforeuse Donotwashyourgloveswithsolvents,detergentsor chemicalsthatcancauseharmordamage. Ear protection Wegenerallytakeourhearingforgranted.Ourearsaredelicate instruments.Loudandsustainednoiselevelsdamageourhearing andcancausetemporaryandpermanentdamage. Afrox reserves the right to discontinue items. Published stock may not be available at all stores and is subject to stock availability. E&OE. Recommended retail prices. Prices may be subject to change based on commodity price movement and exchange rate fluctuation. Welders World 2012.indd 77 2012/04/13 1:48 PM Annoyingafflictionssuchastinnitus,headachesandringingin theearscanbeeasilyavoidedbywearingearplugsorearmuffs. Ifthereisariskofflyingobjectsandparticlesenteringtheear, earplugsshouldbeworn. Choosing the right ear protection • • • • Assesstheaudiblenoiselevelwhetherusingpower tools,operatingmachineryorwheretherearehigh levelsofcombinedbackgroundnoises Rememberthatprolongedexposuretolownoisecan causedamageorirritation Noisesareamplifiedinsmallandconfinedspaces Ensureyourchosenprotectionadequatelymasksthe noise. Look for the hazards Walkaroundyourworkplaceandconsiderwhatcouldreasonably beexpectedtocauseharm.Askyouremployeeswhattheythink. Theymayhavenoticedthingsthatarenotobvious. Industrialclothingisspecificallydesignedtoprotectthewearer fromhazardssuchaschemicalsplashes,flamesandsparks,electric shock,sunlight,extremeheatandcoldandevenionisingradiation. Highvisibilityandreflectiveclothingshouldalsobewornwhen workingunderground,inlowlight,atnight,onconstructionsites andneartrafficandroads. Choosing the right safety clothing Makesuregarmentsfitproperlyandarecomfortabletowear Choosethecorrectclassofhighvisibilitygarmentsif workinginlowlightsuchasdawn,duskorpoorweather conditions Checkgarmentsforwearandtear,rips,andholespriorto use. Foot protection Industrialfootwearshouldalwaysbewornintheindustrial workplace.Wearingtheappropriateindustrialfootwearreduces theriskofyourfeetbeingcrushedwhenusingheavylifting equipmentsuchasapalletandfork-lifttrucksorthedevelopment ofsolepuncturesfromsharpobjects.Protectionisalsoprovided fromchemicalspillsandtheelementssuchasfire,waterand extremeheatorcold.Someworkbootsalsoprovideprotection againststaticandelectricalhazards. Choosing the right foot protection • • • • How to assess the risks in your workplace: Body protection • • • domoretopreventpotentialinjuries.Theaimistomakesurethat nobodygetshurtorbecomesill.Accidentsandillhealthcanruin livesandaffectyourbusinessbyimpactingonyourproductivity. Ifmachinerygetsdamaged,insurancecostsincrease,oryoumay havetogotocourt.Theimportantthingthatyouneedtodecide iswhetherahazardissignificantandwhetheryouhaveitcovered byappropriateprecautionssothattheriskisminimised. Choosethecorrectboot/shoeforthejob Assesstheriskfromfallingheavyobjects,chemicals,heatand cold,etc. Alwaysensureyourboots/shoesfitcomfortably;nottootight andnottooloose Alwayscheckfordamagetosolesandreinforcedareaspriorto wearing. Safety in the workplace Theinformationprovidedisageneraloutlineandisnotintended tobeadefinitivestatementonthesubjectmatter.Professional adviceshouldbesoughtbeforeanyactionistakeninrelationto safetyintheworkplace. Identify who might be harmed or is at higher risk PersonalProtectiveEquipment 78 Youngworkers,trainees,newemployees,expectantmothers, contractors,maintenanceworkers,cleaners,visitors,membersof thepublic,etc.Evaluatetherisksanddecidewhethertheexisting precautionsareadequateorwhethermoreshouldbedone. Record your findings Writedownthesignificanthazardsandconclusions,e.g.electrical installations:insulationsandearthingcheckedandfoundsound. Review your assessment and revise it if necessary Soonerorlateryouwillaquirenewmachines,materialsand proceduresthatcouldleadtonewhazards.Ifthereisany significantchange,addittoyouroriginalriskassessment. Training control measures* Afterassessment,risksmaybecontrolledby: Elimination -thejobcanberedesignedtoremovethehazard. Identifyanyacceptablelossinproductionorlesseffectiveprocess. Substitution -replacingthematerialorprocesswithaless hazardousone. Isolation -separatingthehazardsfromtheoperatorsbymethods suchasenclosingorguardingdangerousitemsofmachinery. Engineering controls-installingadditionalmachinerysuchas localexhaustventilationtocontroltherisk. Safer work practices -anexampleofthisistoreducethetime theworkerisexposedtothehazard. Personal protective equipment (PPE) -shouldbeselected andfittedtothepersonwhousesit.Workersmustbetrainedin thefunctionandlimitationofeachitemofPPE. Provide welfare facilities -i.e.firstaidandwashingfacilities forremovalofcontamination. Hazards in the workplace -lookforpotentialelectricaland mechanicalhazards. What is risk assessment? 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