Memphis-based nexAir (www.nexair. com) has been a leader in the distribution of atmospheric gases and welding supplies since its founding in 1940. A family-owned and operated business now being led by a third generation, nexAir is one of the largest distributors...
SEMICON West This year, Semicon West, the flagship event for the global microelectronics industry, celebrated its 40th year. The conference, held at the Moscone Center in San Fransisco, CA, featured exhibits, products, technical sessions, and solutions focused...
Gases are a very important part of the welding process, and understanding their use, specifications, and quality is critical to metal arc welding. The volumes and requirements for high quality welding are increasing. Demand is being driven by NASA, defense contractors,...
In the world of oxyfuel welding and cutting, the gas regulator often does not get the attention or the respect that it deserves. Needing to operate across the entire range of cylinder pressures, this piece of equipment is the workhorse...
Named for the spark produced in the arc welding process developed by the Lincoln Electric Company (LECO) of Cleveland, Ohio, Spark, by author Frank Koller, is a very readable book that outlines the history of this American company. In Spark (Public Affairs: $25.95)...
Air gases, namely oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, are the largest and most dynamic markets within the industrial gas industry. By volume and value, oxygen and nitrogen are our industry’s “bread and butter” products and together represent the biggest generator of total...
Wlliams Ramsay and Travers Morris discovered the three gases — krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and neon (Ne) — more than 120 years ago. These three are part of a family of gases most commonly referred to as rare or noble....
CryoGas International (www.cryogas.com) is partnering with Robert W. Baird & Co. (www.rwbaird.com) to provide quarterly reports on the state of the US Gases and Welding & Cutting Distributor segment from the perspective of the broader US industrial distribution industry. These reports will...
This year’s Cryogen-Expo will be held November 9–11 in the exhibition center at the Moscow–Expocentre Fairgrounds. Chaired by Aleksey M. Arkharov, esteemed Russian scientist and Chairman of this year’s Exhibition Organizing Committee, the Expo will focus on actual problems and new developments...
Since the discovery of the Joule-Thomson (JT) Effect almost 150 years ago, scientists and engineers have pursued the efficient separation and liquefaction of air using low-temperature distillation. Reducing production costs of industrial gases is fundamental not only to the industrial gas...
