Welding

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, mostly metals, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. It is a widely used technique in the fabrication of equipment such as tubes or heat exchangers. Below you can find the latest newsitems that involve the topic of welding. If you wish to include your newsrelease on our Stainless Steel World Americas website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

Linde arc welders now available in Canada

Linde Canada Limited has introduced its line of branded arc equipment to the Canadian market. This line includes MIG, TIG and Multiprocess machines, which are intended for the light industrial, maintenance and DYI markets.

AT&F expands service

AT&F is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and specializes in large scale welding and fabrication. The company has recently expanded its global services with Port of Cleveland’s Europe Express service to Antwerp.

Cambridge introduces Knuckleback™ stainless belt

One of the largest manufacturers of metal conveyor belts, Cambridge Engineered Solutions, has launched its newest, high-temperature stainless steel belt, the Knuckleback™.

The belt is designed with a unique weld that is intended to reduce stretch and slag build-up during high temperature manufacturing.

SSAB Iowa selects STEC-Roll from SMS Siemag

SSAB Iowa, USA ordered twelve STEC roll lines from SMS Siemag, Germany for use in the casting bow of its continuous slab caster in Montpelier, SSAB Iowa. The STEC-Roll optimises the casting process and sets new standards for cost-efficient maintenance.

Adhesive bonding brochure available in German

The European Stainless Steel Development Association (Euro Inox) has just published a brochure on the adhesive bonding of stainless steel in German. Until now, it was only available in English.

The brochure details the best ways to fasten stainless steel to almost any support when normal fastening methods, such as welding or bolting, are impractical.

Heil re-entering stainless steel trailer market

The manufacturer of dry bulk and petroleum stainless steel trailers, Heil Trailer Inc., is planning to re-enter the market for stainless steel tank trailers. The expansion is in efforts to diversify the market for their products.

Continental Carbonic Products acquired by Matheson

The New Jersey-based Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., the global manufacturer and supplier of industrial and speciality gases and welding gases and supplies, has acquired Continental Carbonic Products, Inc. (CCPI).

Climax acquires Calder Testers, Inc.

Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems has completed its acquisition of privately held Calder Testers, a leader in providing advanced equipment for testing industrial valves, hosing systems and specialty pressure containers.

Subsea 7 S.A. awarded contract offshore Gulf of Mexico

newsitemSubsea 7 S.A. has been awarded a contract by Stone Energy valued in excess of US$70 million for the development of the Cardona field in the U.S.

Praxair acquires Tri-State Carbonic’s CO2 business

Praxair, Inc. has acquired Tri-State Carbonic’s merchant carbon dioxide (CO2) business in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Tri-State is a producer of high-quality, bulk carbon dioxide gas for industrial use in the greater Cincinnati area.