African Fusion March 2021

BMG’s Jasic welding range

AndrewJohns, business unitmanager for Tools and Equipment at BMG, talks about the divi- sion’s extensive range of welding products and systems to enhance efficiencies and ensure safety for fabricators servicing all business sectors. Welding solutions from BMG Tools and Equipment

“ B MG is committed to assisting industry create a healthy, clean and safe environment for welding procedures through the sup- ply of the latest equipment and advanced technologies, supported by technical ex- pertise,” says Andrew Johns, business unit manager, Tools and Equipment division, BMG. “Our welding products and services are tailored to meet specific customer re- quirements and include carefully-selected fume extraction products, designed to reduce risks associated with welding and cutting fumes, grinding dust and oil mist. The company’s portfolio of welding related products also comprises a wide range of inverter welders, accessories, electrodes, welding wire and personal protection equipment (PPE). “To enhance our services to the metal manufacturing industry, we have ex- tended our range to include Jasic welding equipment and tools. Jasic is a leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier ofwelding inverters and integrated welding solutions that represent value, reliability, durability and innovation,” con- tinues Johns. The Jasic welding equipment range comprises welding inverters for manual metal arc (MMA), tungsten inert gas (TIG) andmetal inert/active gas (MIG/MAG) weld- ing. These include MMA welders from 140 to 630 A; dc TIG inverters of 180 A to 400 A, including pulse units with water cooling; ac/dc TIG units from 200 to 500 A water cooledpulse units; MIG/MAG inverters 160 A to 500 A dual pulse water cooled units. Jasic plasma cutters – from 45-160 A hand-held units all the way through to units with complete CNC capabilities – are also available. BMG specialists work closely with every customer to ensure selection of the correct equipment and the appropriate and safe to-use interfacewith a large, precise digital display that canbe easily read fromup to 25 m away. “The optional remote control on the Rogue PRO allows the welder to adjust current settingswithout needing to goback to the machine and, no matter where it is welding or what is being welded, Rogue simply welds well,” Bronkhorst assures.

BMG’s range of Jasic welding equipment includes inverter-based welding equipment for manual metal arc (MMA), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert/active gas (MIG/MAG) welding.

the machine is backed by ESAB’s 1-year warranty. “Unlike other machines in this class, Rogue comes with a range of premium ac- cessories, giving welders everything they need to start welding right out of the box,” he concludes. “BMG supports all its Jasic welding products with a comprehensive 3-year warranty. These products are suitable for safe and dependable use in many indus- tries, including mining and quarrying, rail, aviation and shipping, power generation, chemicals andpetrochemicals, agriculture, construction and general engineering. “Our products and services are tailored to meet specific customer requirements and encompass dependable welding and cutting processes, welding fume extraction and filtration systems, as well PPE, safety equipment and general accessories,” Johns concludes. www.bmgworld.net ous testing, including vibration and drop, waterproof, safety, comprehensive param- eter and EMC tests, as well as harmonic wave and flicker testing.

Service and support “Rogue, like every ESABmachine, is backed by our commitment to superior customer service and support. Our skilled customer service department is prepared to answer any questions, address problems and help with maintenance and upgrading of ma- chines,” Bronkhorst assures, adding that BMG specialists also encourage busi- nesses tobemindful of the hazards of weld- ing fumes andhow important it is toprotect workers’ health through the extraction and control of welding fumes. Toxic welding fumes can contain amixture ofmanganese, chromiumVI, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ozone, which can cause serious short and long-term health problems. For this reason, it is critical that PPE andworkplace safety equipment is suitable for everyweld- ing and cutting application. All Jasic products are subjected to rigor- use of each system. Factors for careful consideration include choosing the correct welding process and equipment based on thematerials tobeweldedand thematerial thickness. Themost commonlyweldedma- terials are aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel and other alloys.

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