US-based Bernard Welding Equipment has made a number of enhancements to its Dura-Flux self-shielded flux-cored welding gun. They have added a variety of trigger guards, cable lengths, neck styles and direct plugs to obtain the most suitable flux-cored guns for a variety of applications. Bernard now offers six different cable lengths, from 8ft to 25ft, and the choice between a small trigger guard and a large heat shield. The small trigger guard provides increased manoeuvrability and access to tight weld joints, while the large heat shield increases operator comfort by blocking radiant heat from the welding arc. The company is also offering an optional heavy-duty contact tip insulator that will be included along with the standard insulator on all new gun purchases. The Dura-Flux also features direct plugs for Miller, Lincoln, Euro and Tweco 4 wire feeders, allowing customers to use the gun with all of the wire feeders commonly used in self-shielded flux-cored applications.