ESAB Regulators Feature Patented Safety Features

"ESAB Welding & Cutting Products manufactures a line of cylinder regulators that are unsurpassed in the industry for safety," said a spokesperson. "A special patented design enables a cylinder explosion to be contained if a regulator is misused. In extensive testing to simulate operator misuse, ESAB regulators were more effective at minimizing the risk of personal injury than any competitive model.

"Spontaneous ignition can occur any time oxygen comes into contact with certain impurities, especially hydrocarbons, resulting in a cylinder-based fire or explosion. Regulator pieces can become burning projectiles capable of causing serious injury. This risk exists whenever prescribed practices for safe handling are not rigorously followed. Because any regulator can be used contrary to the manufacture's warning and instructions, it is impossible to guarantee that an explosion will not occur. ESAB's design contains the explosion within the cylinder, minimizing the risk of injury.

"In addition, ESAB regulators are machined from solid brass bar stock for extra durability and long life. Pressure gauges are color coded for safe, convenient gas identification."

For more information contact:

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products

P.O. Box 100545

411 S. Ebenezer Road

Florence, SC 29501

800-ESAB-123

Fax: 843-664-5607

www.esabna.com

E-mail: email@esab.com

Jeff DeFalco

Business Manager

MBIM