African Fusion August 2015

Welding and cutting

New Kemper welding helmets

donot have certifiedweldingprocesses as this may cause major future problems.” Rio-Carb moved into a new produc- tion factory with state-of-the-art equip- ment and technology. “To remain ahead of the game, we are also currently in the process of improving our overall quality management standards by becoming ISO 9001-2008 certified,” adds Maine. “As the balance between cost ef- fectiveness and reliability becomes increasingly important, industries will be looking for new and improved methods to effectively transport abrasive materi- als, and the demand for excellent quality and genuine CrC products will increase,” Maine concludes. www.riocarb.com Koike is a global provider of advanced cutting machines and automated cutting systems. Image courtesy of Koike Europe: www.koike-europe.com jectmanagement, assisting in setting up the project, consultation during instal- lation and start-up processes, and we even include customer education and training sessions,” Moriarty concludes. Koike products and services are available in South Africa through Rete- con (Pty) Ltd. www.retecon.co.za homogeneity of the field of vision, and angle dependence. Due to the optimised head support, autodark 760 offers a better wearing comfort and IR/UV protection is at Level 16, the highest. The sensitivity and light- ening delay can be set using a control placed on the outside of the helmet and the helmet is equipped with a grinding mode. The protection helmet, as well as the new autodark 660 model, has been granted the DIN-plus certificate and Kemper offers four-year warranty for the autodark 760. The comfortable helmet cover in all versions of the new Kemper autodark series is made of a combination of high- quality polyamide and Zytel. Thismakes the helmet cover very flexible and, at the same time,mechanically very stable and heat-resistant. www.kemper.eu

W ith its optical classification Level 1/1/1/1 classification, the Kemper autodark® 760welding helmet is setting

new standards for professional welders. “As a manufacturer of exhaust and filter systems, we care about effective occupational safety when it comes to all personal safety equipment,“ says Björn Kemper, managing di- rector of Kemper GmbH. “We are one step ahead in comparison with the other solutions available on the market especially thanks to our top model autodark 760.“ Thishigh-qualityweldinghelmet is suitable for permanent profes- sional welders. With an extremely wide range of vision (96x68.5 mm) it provides a better view of the work piece. Additionally it is supported with the best possible optical filter classification – Level 1 in terms of the optical quality, light diffusion,

The Kemper autodark 760 has the best possible optical filter classification – Level 1 in terms of the optical quality, light diffusion, homogeneity of the field of vision, and angle dependence.

Dependable cutting solutions

K oike is known for producing state- of-the-art cutting machines and advanced automated cutting systems. “We approach this challenge from two angles,” says Sean Moriarty, sales direc- tor of Koike South Africa, “via problem- solving and support services. Based on a keen understanding of evolving customer needs, new technologies, improvedprocesses andoptimised tech- nologies, we are able to focus onwhat is most important,” he assures. Koike is a global provider with cus- tomer support and technology centres in every major industrial region in the world. “We are one of the biggest cutting solutions provider worldwide

and a member of the Japanese Ko i ke

Sanso Kogyo Corporation. Koike prides

itself on solving process automation problems that others shy away from,” Moriarty adds. The company is committed to think- ing globally and acting locally, from initial contact to the realisation of even themost complex cutting tasks. “Knowl- edge, strength and commitment enable us to evaluate the challenges facing our clients fromevery relevant point of view. “Service for us means cooperation from the beginning: initiating joint pro­

Manufacturing key to liner lifespan C hromium Carbide (CrC) long-life wear plates can significantly im-

was first introduced to the market 35 years ago, with top liner plate expert Rio- Carb playing a leading role in advancing technology and developing innovative variations in manufacturing methods. Rio-Carb is the only CrC liner plate and equipment manufacturer whose welding standards are compliant with the internationally recognised American Welding Society (AWS) standards. Rio-Carb MD, Martin Maine says that the biggest challenge with CrC is to get the weld beads smooth, as rough welds immediately create more cavities and disturbances to the material flow. “Cus- tomers need tobewary of companies that

prove operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs in industrial applica- tions – but only when manufactured and handled according to strict guidelines. The manufacturing methodology of CrC can affect the quality, consistency, integrity and wear properties of long life liner plates, and it is therefore of the utmost importance that industrial operations make use of quality certified CrC products for the material handling process. Themanufacturing of CrC liner plates has vastly improved since the product

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