Top Tips for welding in Winter

by | Jan 20, 2017 | Business, Plumbers and Plumbing

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Structural welding is challenging for project facilitators including contractors, managers, and engineers. These tips will help a structural welding Edmonton company reduce costs and ensure the welding operations run smoothly.

Getting Prepared To Work in Lower Temperatures:

It is not advisable to conduct welding at low temperatures below 0 Fahrenheit (-18 0C) unless a structural manager gives consent. Therefore, ask an engineer about the worksite conditions before beginning a project. More specifically, seek consent to weld in a low temperature.

If possible, let the structural engineer visit the site. Provide all the necessary information to enable the structural welding Edmonton consultant to understand the project. This may include:

1. Maintenance of a heated shelter to guard the steel against cold and other elements.

2. Procedures to be undertaken to weld the metals in ambient temperatures.

3. Preheating of all the base steel.

After the consultation, make necessary arrangements to meet all the laid down requirements. Consider training the staff on what to do when welding at a low temperature. Ensure you provide all resources necessary to undertake the project.

Thermal Insulation Blankets

Pay special attention to the handling and usage of the thermal blankets. Provide proper storage for the blankets and all workers trained on how to use them.

Handle Consumables Well

Note that, moisture damages low hydrogen electrodes. Thus, keep all consumables away from frost and snow. Store them well and ensure the project team does the same.

Pay attention to rod ovens

It is critical to maintaining all the ovens in low ambient conditions. Monitor the temperatures on a continuous basis to ensure the ovens are working properly.

A structural welding Edmonton engineer will help keep your project on course. They will help reduce project costs and ensure the welding project runs well to completion.

Platinum Pipefitting Inc. is the name you can trust for structural welding in Edmonton. 

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