Welding and water. Electricity and fluid. Under most circumstances, we see this mixture as a bad idea. When electricity is generated within a fluid, it reacts unpredictably. And unlike insulated solids (think copper wire), there’s no specific path generated for the electricity to move through. In water, electricity the point of least resistance and go on its […]
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Speciality Welds manufactures many of its own products. What are some of the your most popular items? We manufacture a wide range of underwater welding products and welding consumables, including Barracuda Gold and Hammerhead electrodes, Piranha safety isolation switches, welding stingers, Swordfish arc cutting and Scorpion blue exothermic cutting lances, flip-up housings and auto-darkening filters. They […]
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As a welder, your career is anything but boring. Each day comes with a slew of challenges in design, testing, teamwork and keeping your clothes from catching fire. But you long for something more. Here’s six of the primary ways your career can take a turn for the better. Keep your sights on that long-term goal and […]
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Underwater welding videos have a particular beauty about them. Maybe it’s the steady stream of bubbles firing from the weld site. Or perhaps the gentle glow of the electrode. Heck, even the preparation phase is interesting to watch - cleaning and clearing out before beginning the underwater weld. It’s a fascinating process. And we’re not […]
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Looking for underwater welding information? You’ve come to the right place. We’re going to focus on the two types of underwater welding, and how they can be applied in the workforce. Many tropical places in the world have two seasons: wet and dry. Underwater welding works the same way. welder-divers can learn both types in their training - […]
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