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Lincoln Electric Plasma Cutting

Plasma Cutting Basics

Do you need a cutting tool for occasional repair and maintenance work? Have you recently embarked on a new project that requires higher cutting...

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Lincoln Electric 71 Series Cored Wires

71 Series Cored Wires

Welding consumables can be a tricky subject to navigate at the best of times, with tens of suppliers offering hundreds if not thousands of options,...

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Lincoln Electric Powercraft Welder

What is MIG or GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)?

GMAW (gas metal arc welding) commonly known as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and less commonly known as MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding, is the...

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Ansell PPE

Getting A Grip On Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

At Blackwoods, we want to make sure everyone is safe on the job. But we also want to do our bit for the environment. That’s why we partner with...

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Translas On Gun Fume

Welding Fume Guidance

Countless studies have concluded that welding fume is bad for health, yet few have given practical guidance on how to effectively control welding...

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The Lincoln Electric Air Vantage 600x Plus

Stopping The Confusion & Getting The Job Done – Air Vantage 600x Plus

In the industrial sector, there is a widespread issue concerning the on-site utilization of auxiliary power supplies (240V/415V) from Welder...

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Cigweld BlueVENOM XF190 Welding Machine

The Cigweld BlueVENOM XF190 – Multi Process Welding Inverter

The BlueVENOM XF190 is the perfect solution for light fabrication, maintenance and repairs or for DIY around the home, workshop, worksite, or farm...

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Milwaukee One Key Tool Tracking

How Milwaukee ONE-KEY™ is Transforming Tool Management

Milwaukee® ONE-KEY™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. Built on the principles of customise track and manage. ONE-KEY™ combines...

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5 Essential Milwaukee M18 Tools to Help You Get Back to Work

5 Essential Milwaukee M18 Tools to Pick Up Before EOFY

SHOP MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL M18 FUEL 125mm ANGLE GRINDER M18 FUEL COMPACT IMPACT WRENCH 1/2 INCH M18 FUEL SAWZALL RECIPROCATING SAW M18 FUEL SDS+ ROTARY...

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Remove High Particle Concentrations in the Metalworking Industry

How to remove high particle concentrations in metalwork applications

SHOP CAMFIL AIR FILTER PANEL CC6000 AIR CLEANER CVM051L AIR PURIFIER We breathe every four seconds, about 22,000 times a day. In urban areas where...

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Wear Resistant Coatings

3 Solutions to Protect Your Equipment From Wear and Abrasion

SHOP DEVCON MEGAWEAR EPOXY COMBOWEAR COMPOUND WEAR GUARD EPOXY Devcon’s range of wear resistant coatings prolong the service life of industrial plant...

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