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Understanding the Differences Between AC and DC TIG Welding

29/07/2025 / Welding Equipment

Find out the key differences between AC and DC TIG welding, covering how polarity, arc behaviour, and heat distribution affect weld quality and material suitability. It breaks down DCEN and DCEP modes ...

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Choosing the Right Respirator for Your Workshop

11/07/2025 / Welding Equipment

This guide explains the five types of dust masks and respirators used in New Zealand's industrial environments—from basic face coverings to high-performance powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). ...

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Clearing The Air – Which Respirator Works Best In Your Workshop?

08/07/2025 / Welding Equipment

This blog post offers a practical overview of the different respirator standards—P1, P2, P3, N95, KN95, and TH3—used across New Zealand industrial worksites. It explains what each rating means, when t ...

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Don’t Breathe That In! The Welding Fume Problem and What You Can Do About It

04/07/2025 / Welding Equipment

This blog post addresses the serious health risks of welding fumes, now classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC. It outlines the harmful components of welding fumes, current WorkSafe NZ exposur ...

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From MIG & TIG to Laser - The Next Step in Welding Innovation

18/06/2025 / Welding Equipment

This blog post introduces laser welding as a modern, efficient alternative to traditional MIG and TIG methods. It explains how laser welding works, its benefits—speed, precision, and minimal post-proc ...

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The Hidden Danger in Welding Fumes and How the Optrel Swiss Air Protects You

22/05/2025 / Welding Equipment

This blog post explores the hidden risks of welding fumes and their profound health implications, including respiratory diseases and long-term exposure hazards such as lung cancer and neurological con ...

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Master Aluminium Welding with the Ideal TIG Setup

19/05/2025 / Welding Equipment

Welding aluminium is essential across many industries but presents unique challenges due to its oxide layer, high thermal conductivity, and tendency toward porosity. Proper preparation, technique, and ...

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Why Spool Guns Make All the Difference for Aluminium MIG Welding

23/04/2025 / Welding Equipment

Aluminium MIG welding can be difficult due to the soft nature of aluminium wire and its tendency to be bird-nest in traditional MIG setups. A spool gun offers a practical solution by shortening the wi ...

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Workshop Heating Solutions: Direct-Fired vs Indirect-Fired Diesel Heaters

10/04/2025 / Welding Equipment

This blog post compares direct-fired and indirect-fired diesel heaters, focusing on how each system operates, their advantages and limitations, and where they are best applied. It highlights the impor ...

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Essential Diesel Heater Maintenance Tips for Winter

10/04/2025 / Welding Equipment

Diesel heaters, such as the Remington RPH75R Kerosene/Diesel Heater, play a crucial role in industrial and workshop environments by providing reliable heating solutions. However, regular maintenance i ...

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