Arc-Zone.com is one of the few places you can buy CK Worldwide TIG Torches…  they’ve got a pretty impressive line (and if you don’t find it on the Arc-Zone.com website, give us a call–we can get it for you!).  One of the products from CK that will really improve your TIG Welding is the Gas Saver(tm) nozzle.

Now if you answered What’s a Gas Saver?... you have got to check this out. The Gas Saver is a super-sized Pyrex glass nozzle. You’ll get excellent visibility of the weld puddle and the tungsten electrode– ideal for inside corners, inside pipe and around tubing etc. You’ll also save shield gas consumption and experience improved flow patterns of your shield gas, which as you know means less turbulence, less contamination and awesome welds… Arc-Zone.com sells the individual parts, and kits that include the Standard Diameter Gas Saver and the Large Diameter Gas Saver…

Women are different than men, especially when it comes to personal
protective equipment for welding. Check out the newest additions to Revco’s line of AngelFire™ welding wear for women–  practical, sized right and stylish!

The new stick welding glove is designed exclusively for women and provides a great answer to a basic problem. Until recently, the common make-do glove solution for most women welders was to purchase men’s gloves in size small. Not only were they difficult to find, but they were typically of low quality and still failed to fit properly.

Just as practical, the new Hybrid™ welding jacket is tailored for a woman’s body so she no longer has to wear bulky men’s jackets or go without welding protection at all, neither of which are safe options.

Revco’s new LS50 women’s stick glove leverages the company’s extensive glove-making experience along with cutting-edge features from their performance BSX® line, which has become a favorite
among professional welders and hobbyists. The women’s design is embellished with a swirl decoration and includes features such as high quality genuine leathers, strategic reinforcements, Revco’s exclusive DragPatch®, and a pre-curved ergonomic construction that maximizes dexterity while helping to reduce fatigue.

The BW9C/PS Hybrid™ women’s welding jacket incorporates grain pigskin sleeves into the already popular AngelFire™ flame resistant jacket. It features adjustable waist straps to provide maximum fit, a stand-up welder’s collar, slant-opening scribe pockets, and a zippered inner pocket. Most
significantly, the grain pigskin sleeves add durability and protection where they count most. The warm chocolate brown of the FR cotton complemented by the strong black sleeves appeals to women welders everywhere.

The AngelFire™ line of women’s welding gear is available now through Arc-Zone.com. Details and information about AngelFire™ products can be found at www.angelfiregear.com.

About Revco Industries
Revco Industries, Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a leading glove and protective apparel company with over 30 years of
service to the welding and industrial sectors. The company designs, develops, and distributes a full range of innovative protective wear
nationwide through welding supply distributors, tool and hardware retailers, and equipment rental dealers. Revco Industries markets its
products under the umbrella trade name Black Stallion®, which encompasses associated brands such as Tool Handz™, MightyMIG™,
Tigster™ and Hybrid™. More information about Revco Industries and its products can be found at www.revcoindustries.com.

Looks like the safety experts at Miller got right with this line: WeldX, high performance flame resistant, spatter resistant welding safety apparel.

WeldX fabric offers the protection of leather, but it won’t weigh you down.

Now if only they had a women’s line!

Of course the apron, sleeves and bib are One Size fits all…

but it may be a bit more challenging to find the right fit on the Jacket and the Cape Sleeves…  but here’s a couple of sizing charts to help you out.

I’ve been remiss in keeping this blog up to date on Arc-Zone.com news… LOTS going on to share.

First, we’ve added a ton of Welding Safety Gear from Miller, including welding  helmets, Respiratory Safety equipment, Heat Stress Gear, and Welding Gloves and Arc Armor Welding Apparel–  and this is in addition to all the Welding Safety Apparel we already had ready to ship!

As you’ll notice from the ad display on the left, Arc-Zone can also hook you up with a great deal:  $25 cash back if you buy a Miller Elite Series Helmet and gloves.  So if you’re in the market for a new helmet, consider doing your shopping before the September 30 deadline.

And in case you missed it, our June Newsletter has been posted online….  you’ll find tons of safety information there to help you celebrate (welding)  Safety Month!

Rosies Workwear is sponsoring a contest….

Dirtiest Rosies Contest
Not that Rosies need any excuse to get a little dirt under our finger nails, but we thought it would be fun to have a contest to see who is the dirtiest Rosie. Just have someone snap a quick photo with your phone or if you want to get fancy, get yourself video tapped. You can post your pictures here or on our Facebook page. The dirtiest Rosie will win a spanking new pair of overalls (of course!). The contest ends June 1. Spread the dirt….

Details online–>

And if you don’t win a pair of overalls, and you need some work wear, don’t forget Arc-Zone carries the Angelfire line of welding wear for women.

Sized for women…  you’ll find jackets, and gloves.

It was a fun night for me at the monthly American Welding Society — San Diego Section meeting.  This night’s topic?  Induction heating with a system unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

Gone are the days of waiting hours and hours for your length of pipe to warm up to the right temperature –

Miller has just released the new ProHeat 35 Induction Heating System, which works by inducing heat electromagnetically, rather than via a conductor, thus saving the operator incredible amounts of time and energy.

Simply wrap the induction coils around whatever piece of metal you’re working on, and in just a few minutes, you’re ready to go!

This picture was taken looking inside the length of pipe that was being heated up by the ProHeat 35 — you can’t see it here, but that tube was glowing red hot on the inside!

And even better, when I tried touching the coils wrapped around it?
Cold as ice! This product is simply amazing!

But perhaps the best part about this whole new system is that you don’t even have to buy it! Red-D-Arc will rent out one of their machines to you for as long as you need!

There are a lot of misconceptions about welding such as what kind of work it is and what kind of people weld.

When Jennifer Simpson first came to Arc-Zone.com she knew little about the industry.  ”I didn’t even know much about welding– except maybe what I’d seen in movies. Flashdance comes to mind, of course,”  she said.

The longer Jennifer worked at Arc-Zone, however, the more fascinated she became.  ”It’s not the actual work, per se, but rather what people do with metal that is amazing,” she said. As she learned more, she also became interested in the stories behind the people in the industry, and particularly the women in the industry, of which there are few. As of 2006 only 6% of welders were women according to Bureau of Labor Statistics, in spite of a projected shortage of welders, and the fact that there are good paying jobs out there.

With a hat tip to Rosie the Riveter, the iconic World War II factory worker, Jennifer developed a regular feature on the CarmenElectrode.com blog called “The New Rosies.” (http://www.carmenelectrode.com/category/the-new-rosie/)

Through this column she has profiled women who weld in a variety of industries, chipping away at some of the lingering stereotypes about women who weld and some of the misconceptions about what kind of work welding is. With the JoeWelder.com blog, Jennifer initiated a feature called “Show Me The Metal” (http://joewelder.com/category/show-me-the-metal/) to profile all kinds of interesting welders and a variety of welding applications.

Both of these endeavors have showcased the incredible people in our industry to well over 130,000 web views world wide in the past year alone.

What does this have to do with What Welding Looks like?

Well Jennifer has been honored with the Image of Welding award from the American Welding Society.

There is an official ceremony planned for the FabTech Welding Show in Chicago (November 15-18).  Jennifer is unable to attend, but said, “I am honored to receive the award, especially since writing the columns and meeting welders is one of the best parts of my job!”

For More Information

• If you are interesting in welding, click on the link to access a list of welding disciplines, career opportunities and welding schools throughout the U.S. •Click on the link to access awelding school in your area. • Jennifer Simpson, the creator of the carmenelectrod.com, a welder’s Web site, gives some tips for women in the welding industry. Click on the link to read her suggestions. •Click on the link to get some information on where to buywelding clothes for women.

Check out this shout-out Carmen Electrode got on News 8 Austin!
This sidebar is taken directly from Channel News 8′s page on this article about women welders:

Welding industry could use a feminine touch

8/6/2009 11:58 AM

By: Bonnie Gonzalez

The welding industry could use a woman’s touch.

If you think welding is a man’s job, think again.

Carissa Love is a top welding student at Texas State Technical College in Waco. She’s on an equal playing field, if not higher with the rest of the crowd, according to welding instructor Ryan Rummel.

“She’s one of the best welders that we have here. Considering that she is the only girl out of 250 guys, she does a good job,” Rummel said.

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Not only are Carmen and our own Jennifer Simpson mentioned, but so is her article on Tips for Women in the Welding Industry and below it, Arc-Zone.com’s welding gear for women!

Thanks so much for featuring us Bonnie Gonzalez and News 8 Austin!

Editor’s Note: Yes, we know that carmenelectrod.com is not the actual name of this website, but the link itself is correct!
(It’s www.carmenelectrode.com, but you already knew that)

Scott Solar, manufacturer of solar panels, is opening their super slick manufacturing facility at the Mesa Del Sol development in Albuquerque. More than 300 new jobs for Albuquerque…. and more coming:

There is an Arc-Zone connection– we sent them a nice little package last month. Where else would they get the high performance welding accessories they need for their new high-end manufacturing facility?

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