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soudure climatisation

Soldering an air conditioning circuit

The meticulous design of the piping for an air conditioning system is a guarantee of its efficiency. The refrigeration technician then cuts his copper pipes. Finally, he welds the air conditioning pipes with a blowtorch. The refrigeration technician’s tools. The refrigeration technician’s tools are subject to conformity checks every year. You must equip yourself withRead more

Climatiseur

Leak on a refrigerant pipe

The installation of an air conditioner is not infallible and can become fragile over time, so it can happen that a refrigerant tube leaks. There are various methods to check your equipment. The foam bomb, for example, is a very practical and effective leak detector. Here’s how to proceed if your system fails. Detect theRead more

Bouteille azote

Why use nitrogen to weld

Nitrogen welding offers multiple advantages. This method is now applied to work on electronic components that require high precision. What are the applications of nitrogen welding Nitrogen soldering is mainly used in the assembly of electronic components and for all operations on printed circuits. The work to be carried out requires more and more precision, Read more

Soudure sur navire GNL

Welding in an LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) vessel

LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas – is a hazardous operation both in terms of storage and transport. This fuel, which is increasingly used by the merchant navy, is the subject of every precaution, as any leakage would lead to tragedy. Risks of liquefied gas leaks on LNG carriers LNG is a gas liquefied at -163°C.Read more

Souder de la fonte

Welding cast iron

La fonte fait partie des plus anciens alliages connus de l’humanité, utilisée dès 500 avant Jésus Christ en Chine. La fonte est un alliage de fer et de carbone, le carbone étant largement minoritaire, entrant pour moins de 7 % dans la composition. La fonte est très prisée pour sa grande fluidité et sa faible rétractabilité.Read more

détendeur gaz

The good habits when a regulator freezes

If you work outside during a harsh winter or if you neglect to store your devices in a heated room at a minimum, you may not be able to use them temporarily. Indeed, if your gas freezes, it can no longer come out of the bottle and you can only wait. It is also possibleRead more

soudure à la flamme

Performing a flame weld in complete safety

Flame welding involves risks that should be prevented by appropriate gestures, as well as by appropriate equipment. Here are the precautions to take to avoid burns, gas fumes and eye irradiation, when welding with a flame. Clothing to protect the welder The welder’s clothing must comply with the EN-ISO 11611 standard which has replaced theRead more

bouteille 'acetylene Réf. 524

Why should you not lay down an acetylene cylinder

Gas cylinders require special handling and storage. Acetylene in particular is a rather unstable gas, which is why some extra precautions should be taken. If you are working with an acetylene flashlight, here are some important safety rules. Rules for transporting gas cylinders The gas cylinder transport vehicle does not require specific standardized safety equipment.Read more

soudure à l’acétylène oxygène

The pressure setting for oxy-acetylene welding

Oxyacetylene welding enables you to fuse your parts together, with or without filler metal. This type of welding has a wide range of uses: garages, heating companies, agriculture, boiler making, locksmiths and metal joiners, etc. The pressure of the two gases, acetylene and oxygen, must be precisely adjusted for the torch to work optimally. HowRead more

Soudure facile

How to weld easily

You often need to do small jobs around the house, but you don’t know how to weld (yet). This is how you can equip yourself to start welding and become self-sufficient, rather than waiting for a professional to come. How a welding machine looks like There are different types of welds and therefore different typesRead more

Chalumeau monogaz

The blowtorches that you should use for plumbing

Plumbers should use a professional torch suitable for their needs. Welding is indeed part of the daily life of an artisan. He must carry out both quality and aesthetic work for the visible parts. What does the plumber need? The first question to ask yourself is about your needs. Indeed, you will not buy theRead more

What are the other weeding methods?

There are different weed control methods, which are more or less expensive, effective and environmentally friendly. Here are the main ones. Chemical weeding Chemical weeding is being used less and less and is disappearing. Its use is already very restricted by law and many products have been withdrawn from sale. Chemical weeding is expensive andRead more