ITT Corp. (www.itt.com) said it has acquired Kaliburn Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cleveland Motion Controls Inc., which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

I would like to know what steps I need to take to properly weld zirconium, and what gas to use, pure argon or helium gas?

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Dresser-Rand Company (www.dresser-rand.com) has opened an office in Bethlehem, Pa., as the base for a team of personnel who will provide technical capability and capacity to support the rotating equipment needs of the company's clients. Equipment to be served includes turbo compressors (axial and centrifugal), hot gas expanders and steam turbines. The office is a part of Dresser-Rand's Product Services

ESABs power source interface. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products recently released a new inverter power source, its AristoMig 5000i series, that was developed in cooperation with the ABB Global Power and Automation Technology Group and designed specifically for use with ABB welding robots. The new power source features ABBs patented Integrated Interface that was made for robotic MIG/MAG welding of all

Metalshield gas-shielded metal-cored wire, introduced by The Lincoln Electric Co. (www.lincolnelectric.com), combines the arc characteristics of MIG with the performance benefits of flux-cored welding. Designed for nearly slag-free deposits in single- or multiple-pass welding applications, the company said Metalshield achieves robust low temperature impact results and can be used in semiautomatic

Hypertherms Centricut brand is building on the success of its recently introduced line of Innerlogic ProLine 2200 consumables by adding a 150 amp consumable set to its list of offerings, joining four other ProLine 2200 consumable sets 50 amp, 70 amp, 100 amp and 200 amp versions. Hypertherm (www.hypertherm.com) said that in addition to a longer life and better cut quality, the Centricut brand consumables

The 75FFP100NL flexible filter from North Safety Products (www.northsafety.com) provides P100 protection and 3-in-1 nuisance-level odor relief from organic vapors, acid gases and ozone . The NIOSH approved fi l ter offer s the protection against hexavalent chromium that shops must now provide. Designed to fit under welding helmets and faceshields, Norths 75FFP100NL is for use when welding alloys or

Hypertherm (www.hypertherm.com) has added a 150-amp consumable set to its Centricut brand. The new set joins amp consumables in four other amperage ratings for the Innerlogic Proline2200 products. The product line now is available in 50-amp, 70-amp, 100... - [Read more]

The M200 welding system power supply from Swagelok Co. (www.swagelok.com) offers ease of use, portability, and 200-amp capability, at a weight of less than 50 lb (23 kg). A high-resolution, 12.1-in. (307-mm) color industrial touchscreen gives users a si... - [Read more]

Rex-Cut Products Inc. (www.rexcut.com) said its new line of cut-off wheels can cut stainless steel as much as two times faster than conventional resinoid wheels. The wheels are designed for straight and right-angle grinders, and the company said they pr... - [Read more]

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels (www.cgwheels.com) has introduced a line of 3-in. and 4-in. diameter zirconia cut-off wheels.Manufactured in the United States, the company said its new Type 1 cut-off wheels are made from premium zirconia aluminum oxide grain ... - [Read more]

The Posi-Turner Load Rotation System (www.positurner.com), introduced by The Caldwell Group Inc., provides a safe, efficient and damage-free option for handling large, bulky or delicate loads that require both lifting and rotating during the manufacturi... - [Read more]

ESCO Tool (www.escotool.com) has developed a chain-mount bracket that attaches its universal air-powered saw to pipe and bar stock quickly for applications that require multiple cuts in the shop or on the job site. Esco said its Single Cut Bracket secur... - [Read more]

A single-component metal repair and patching compound that requires no mixing, applies easily, can be sanded, powder coated and baked or simply painted is available from Alvin Products a division of Dampney Co. Inc. (www.dampney.com).Lab-Metal Repair an... - [Read more]

Arcos Industries LLC (www.arcos.com) has introduced a bare wire – Arcos 2216 – designed for welding high-strength cast irons for critical welding applications.The wire is a 44 percent nickel alloy (ERNiFeMn-CI) developed for all positi... - [Read more]

BobCat abrasive flap discs from Weiler Corp. (wwwweilercorp.com) deburr, grind and blend using a right-angle air die grinder.The discs replace small-diameter coated blending discs for weld blending and finishing purposes. The company said BobCats increa... - [Read more]

MK series valves with PowerTube technology from Co-Ax Valves Inc. (www.coaxvalves.com) are designed to provide fast (25 ms, depending on size) bubble-tight positive shut off for applications where leaks cannot be tolerated, or where leak-testing is a pr... - [Read more]

MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division (www.mts.com) and OleumTech Corp., headquartered in Irvine, Calif. have developed technology that allows users to monitor tank levels via the Internet. MTS Sensors provides the tank measurements and the OleumTech wirel... - [Read more]

Positek E111 linear position sensors introduced by Everight Precision Technologies Corp. (www.everightsensors.com) are for use in potentially explosive dust and gas/vapor atmospheres. The E111 is one of the E Series of Positek linear and rotary position... - [Read more]