Tuesday 18 February 2014

When you buy cheap Mig wire are you really saving money?


When you look at the total cost of any welding project the cost of the wire is more than likely less than 2% of the entire cost of the job, if this is the case then why is Mig wire so price sensitive?

When choosing a coil of Mig wire the customer should look at the quality of the wire rather than the cost for lots of reasons.



·         The better the quality of the wire the less re-work and ultimately more profit. Here’s why;

At least 50% of the total cost of any welding project is labour so ultimately the less rework involved then the less man hours involved.

 Re-work also has hidden costs in consumables. The abrasives and power tools and other consumables used in the post weld clean-up process are a huge hidden cost that has to be considered. Saving a few Euro on a coil of inferior wire will ultimately cost you more in man hours doing post weld tiding up that can be avoided.

·         Less clean up.

·         A better flow and a sounder weld even in less than perfect conditions.

·         Less spatter

·         More forgiving on consumables like torches, tips and shrouds which ultimately is another cost saving

So talk to us about our Alexweld  SG3 quality wire and think about the process and the project rather than the price the next time somebody tries to sell you cheap quality SG2 wire.

Sunday 9 February 2014

Arriving this week from Metabo Professional Power Tools

A POWERFUL & COMPACT DRILL/SCREWDRIVER IDEAL FOR TIGHT AND NARROW SPACES

  • Extremely compact design for versatile use
  • The Metabo Quick system: Versatile and comfortable
    Fast and efficient working thanks to a tool free switch between different applications using the Quick system.
 
  •           Spindle with hexagonal recess for screwdriver bits .
  •   Angle attachment for drilling and fixing screws at hard to reach places
                                                                                          

Technical data


 PowerMaxx BS Quick Pro
PowerMaxx BS Quick Basic
 
No-load speeds0 -360 / 0 - 1.400 /min 
Max. torque hard34 Nm 
Drilling diameter in  
– steel10 mm 
– wood22 mm 
Weight0,8 kg 

10.8 Volt Cordless Drill / Screwdriver PowerMaxx BS Quick Basic

PowerMaxx BS Quick Basic

2 x 10.8v 2.0Ah Li-power battery packs, charger LC40, Quick change chuck, belt hook and plastic carry case
Order no. 600156580

10.8 Volt Cordless Drill / Screwdriver PowerMaxx BS Quick Pro

PowerMaxx BS Quick Pro

1 x 10.8v 2.0Ah Li-power battery pack, 1 x 10.8v 4.0Ah Li-power battery pack, Quick change chuck, Quick change angle adaptor, belt hook, charger LC40 and plastic carry case
Order no. 600157580