When I was a kid working with my Dad and Grandfather in their shops, they’d say something like ”A Clean Shop is a Safe Shop.”  Like any kid I’d roll my eyes but as an adult, I now know how true it is.

As fabricators, we work with all kinds of things that can potentially harm us:  flames, fumes, electricity, molten metal, hot surfaces, chemicals, cables and cords, not to mention sharp objects!

There’s a ton of safety items out there to protect us, and at Arc-Zone.com we use only the highest quality, modern gear.  In fact, we’ve just added Miller’s line of  Safety Apparel and Equipment:  Classic looking Arc Amor Apparel, Top-Of-The-Line Miller Helmets with replacement parts (in stock and ready to ship!), PAPR systems (for respiratory safety) that work with Miller Helmets, and Heat Stress equipment so you can keep your cool.  We even carry a full line of replacement parts for the respiratory safety and heat stress equipment.

At Arc-Zone we KNOW safety is important.  On our site you’ll find links to Operations Guides (using the equipment properly is the first step to safe operation) and MSDS sheets, and in this newsletter you’ll find a list of resources, including Safety Sheets from the American Welding Society and Safety Tips from the major manufacturers.

Don’t forget to let us know if you have a special request, something you don’t see on our website, or information you need to get your hands on.  a kit you’d like customized and give us a call–  TollFree at 800.944.2243 (US) or 1.760.931.1500 (worldwide).

Sincerely,

Jim Watson, President & Founder
Arc-Zone.com, Inc.

Breathe Easy (and Weld Safely!) with Miller

Miller’s Arc Armor™ PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) features a blower that is 1.3 lbs. lighter than the leading competitor and incorporates a Miller-exclusive belt/shoulder strap design for maximum comfort. The Arc Armor PAPR features a lithium ion battery with no memory retention from frequent charging, dual air speeds for maximum comfort in varied work environments and audible and vibrating alarms for use in noisy workplaces. The PAPR comes with a Miller Elite™ Series auto-darkening helmet (non-auto-darkening lens model also available) and is certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 42 CFR Part 84), which covers requirements for respiratory protective devices. Miller’s PAPR has an assigned protection factor of 25.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PAPR SYSTEM–>

With the internet, it’s easy to stay on top of the latest safety information, not to mention regulations.  This list of resources should get you started:

• Safety and Health Fact Sheets
• Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes Handbook ( no charge for this PDF download)

Just last month I took my family to the Del Mar National Horse Show, one of the premier horse show events in the country– and conveniently located 20 minutes from Arc-Zone’s So Cal headquarters.  While the horse show itself was pretty awesome, what really got me excited was the new roof they installed over the open air stadium.  Metal!  Read all about it and check out some pictures on JoeWelder.com.

On behalf of the team here at Arc-Zone, I wanted to say thank you for your business this past year.  Give us a call if you have any questions about any of the products we’ve mentioned below, or if you need some help figuring out what you need.

Sincerely,

Jim Watson, President & Founder
Arc-Zone.com, Inc.

Gift Ideas for Welders

At Arc-Zone, we have in our store several items that would be a great gift for a welder, even for those on a tight budget.

ArcTime™ Brand Hybrid, One Tungsten Blend For All Materials

Sincerely,

Jim Watson, President & Founder
Arc-Zone.com, Inc.

Turbo 4 Tungsten Grinder

This highly engineered tungsten grinder is now exclusively available at Arc-Zone.com.  Manufactured in Japan the Turbo 4 is a Medium-Duty high-performance tungsten grinder is the best in its class  Its compact, semi-portable design allows you to grind tungsten electrodes from .040″ to 1/8″ diameter while the enclosed chamber protects the operator– and your weld shop– from grinding dust and debris.

At JoeWelder.com:  Product Spotlight:  Gas Saver PRO Kits

The Gas Saver Pro Kits(TM) are a convenient and cost effective way to get all the components needed to convert your TIG torch to the benefits of a CK Gas Saver front end.  It saves time and money by organizing all the parts in one kit with a lid card and part numbers for easy replacement.

Customers tell us all the time that the gas saver pro kits improve their  TIG welding performance, improve weld visibility, and offer better shield gas coverage and lower gas consumption.

Master Fabricator Mario Lozano from TSR Fabrication (and expert guest on Jesse James’s Monster Garage TV show) stopped by to pick up a remote control for his TIG Welder. He uses his pedal for a variety of applications for his high end custom fabricated header systems and turbo intercoolers- each one welded by hand and on a turntable. Mario chose the Arc-Zone Hot Foot™ brand high-performance foot control “they are durable, comfortable foot pedals with a nice foot bed and extra long cord.”

Read about Mario’s latest visit over at JoeWelder.com. Check out Arc-Zone’s Hot Foot™ brand foot controls and other remote amperage control options.

Plasma Arc Welding Torch Accessories

Did you know the Plasma Arc Welding experts at Arc-Zone.com have put together accessory kits for your plasma arc welding operations… Minimize downtime and have the highest quality replacement parts on hand so you’ll be up and running in no time!

If you do get into a bind, don’t forget, Arc-Zone.com stocks the most comprehensive line of replacement parts for plasma arc welding applications–Count on us to deliver the parts you need!

At CarmenElectrode.com

Tips for taking care of your TIG Torch

At JoeWelder.com

Info on the 2009 FABTECH / AWS welding show

Ever wonder what the folks at Arc-Zone.com look like?
Want a behind the scenes tour of the company?
Want to see Joe Welder’s shop?

We’ve completed our first round of videos and we’re offering you a special preview of our Welcome to Arc-Zone video.

Check it out, and let us know what you think! We had a lot of fun putting this together, and hope you have fun watching!

TELL IT LIKE IT IS AT ARC-ZONE.COM®

Did you know that you can write reviews of products you’ve purchased from Arc-Zone.com? It’s easy, and your comments will help others find the right product… and remember, if the product you ordered from Arc-Zone.com is not what you need, give us a call to experience first hand our No Hassle Return policy!

WHEN YOU NEED TO GET TO THE POINT

Did you know Arc-Zone.com has the most comprehensive selection of tungsten grinders in the industry?

We’ve recently added the Sharp Shooter™ tungsten grinder, the Turbo Sharp™ V tungsten grinder, the Turbo-4 tungsten grinder and the TIG 10/175 to our line up of precision tungsten sharpening tools.

SHOW ME THE METAL™

JoeWelder.com™, one of the fastest growing welding industry blogs, has added a new regular feature to the site, Show Me The Metal™ profiling people and companies that use welding applications in unexpected ways.

If you are a welder– a large corporation or a small fabrication shop, or know someone who may want to be featured, contact Joe Welder.

And read the latest from Jim Watson, aka Joe Welder at www.JoeWelder.com.

ANOTHER NEW ROSIE

With a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton, Erin Justice was a good catch for the Lincoln Electric® technical sales team. I was recruited right out of college, she says.

Read about Erin Justice at CarmenElectrode.com

And let us know if you– or a woman welder you know– would like to be featured!

Arc-Zone.com introduces the new, improved ArcTime(tm) Hybrid Performance Tungsten Electrode, offering optimal performance at an affordable price for all TIG and Plasma Arc Welding applications.

“Master fabricators have been using ArcTime for years,” says company president Jim Watson. Professional yacht tower fabricators, manufacturers of aerospace parts, and mountain bike builders have all selected ArcTime because of its excellent ignition properties, low burn off rate and longevity according to Watson. As an added bonus, this hybrid tungsten electrode works well with all power sources and all metals from mild steel to titanium. …try it yourself, and find out about our Money Back Guarantee–>

ARC-ZONE.COM(R) ADDS STICK ELECTRODE HOLDERS

We’ve added electrode holders for Stick/SMAW welding to our ecommerce website.

In addition to the standard shortstub and tong style electrode holders, Arc-Zone sells Stick Electrode holders complete with DINSE connectors and leads –choose from 12.5′ to 50′ lengths.

ARC-ZONE.COM(R) GOES HOLLYWOOD!

We’ve added Video to the product detail on the Neutrix tungsten grinder. It’s a great way to see a demo before you buy.

And look for more video soon… get the behind-the-scenes story at JoeWelder.com

ASK JOE ™ AND WIN A T-SHIRT!

We’ve started a new regular feature on the JoeWelder.com site, Ask Joe(tm)

Each week we’ll feature real questions from real customers, and answers from our own Joe Welder(tm). Joe, aka Jim Watson, doesn’t like to toot his own horn, but he has a tremendous amount of expertise in TIG, MIG and Plasma Arc Welding and Cutting products– you can read the details over at Arc-Zone.com or read some of the About Joe Welder posts.

And, if you have a welding question you’d like answered, go ahead and Click on the Contact Joe link. If your question is featured on an Ask Joe post, we’ll send you a t-shirt!

ANOTHER NEW ROSIE

A common thread among many women welders is that they were first introduced to welding by a man in their lives. Laura Knight is no exception. “I started welding copper water lines with a plumber and then married an air conditioning technician who welds steel, and I learned wire feed welding from him,” she says. She now works as a metal artist.

Read about Laura Knight at CarmenElectrode.com

And let us know if you– or a woman welder you know– would like to be featured!