
Revamp Your Gear: Get $1000+ on Trade-ins for New Strata Welders!
11/03/2025 / Welding Equipment Looking to upgrade your equipment? Proline Industrial is offering an exclusive trade-in promotion on selected 3-phase Strata-branded machines! For a limited time, trade in your old machine—regardless of brand or condition—and receive a minimum of NZD $1,000 off your purchase. Plus, if you buy a Strata Fume M20 Twin-Motor Fume Extractor at the same time, you’ll get an extra $500 discount!
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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 exposure standards, and the importance of biological health monitoring for welders. The article also explains how engineering controls and PPE offer adequate protection, particularly the Optrel Swiss Air PAPR Multi Use Respiratory System & Clearmaxx Grinding Helmet Kit. Designed for New Zealand's industrial workforce, the post encourages welders, engineers, and workshop managers to adopt better safety practices and invest in advanced respiratory protection solutions.
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