All Tungsten Grinders
£110.66
inc VAT
£92.22
ex VAT
Why use a Tungsten Grinder from AES?
Historically, electrodes have been sharpened through a simple bench grinder, and this has generally served the average user well.
However, recent Health and Safety regulations that have come into force over 2015/2016, as well as generally accepted best practices, say that Tungsten Electrodes must be sharpened in a manner where the dangerous particles of dust can be contained and not allowed to be inhaled or to enter the body.
Why can't I use a normal grinder?
If you as the user were to use just a standard bench grinder, you could be harmed by the Radioactive Thorium element contained in most electrodes, hence a Tungsten Grinder is a must for any company who's carrying out TIG Welding. A modern workshop should use dedicated Tungsten Grinders/Sharpeners to keep employees safe from ill Affects from Thorium and other harmful substances in the welding rod.
Even if the Electrodes are free of Thorium, a tungsten grinder is always the best idea- see below:
Is there any other benefits?
Yes- our Tungsten grinders will produce far better point and hence a much improved, more concentrated and accurate TIG arc when TIG welding. It will be much more consistent as these are designed for the task- a reliably sharpened tip.
Other Factors
- Quick and consistent electrode preparation for improved weld-quality- you can easily add a tip flat for longer electrode tip life and much reduced weld contamination
- Your shop will be cleaner, safer and more productive as a result.
- Reduced waste is created- you can get more out of each welding electrodes.