Month: September 2018

CGA to Offer Technical Webinars The Compressed Gas Association has announced its first series of technical webinars on the history of acetylene and its properties and handling calcium carbide. The series begins with three one-hour webinars on: General History of Acetylene and Its Properties, Part 1 (October 18) General History of Acetylene and Its Properties, Part 2 (October 25) History and Current Practices for Handling Calcium Carbide (November 1) The cost is only $25 per person/per webinar. Register for all three and save 20%. Save even more if your company registers four or more employees. Audience level: Non-technical/entry level (little…

Phoenix International Offers New Flux Oven Phoenix International is now offering the latest in flux oven technology — the 250FX. Phoenix flux ovens are designed for long-term storage of bulk flux to provide a consistent flux temperature throughout the oven chamber. This new product offers a modern design that ensures easy dispensing. Dick Wilkinson, managing director, described the 250FX as “a new option for submerged arc welding.” The 250FX has a 250-pound flux capacity and a temperature range up to 750 degrees F. It offers a digital thermometer and adjustable digital thermostat. The 250FX is 3,000W, 110/220V and has a…

Phoenix Teams Up with JMC to Expand Presence The Phoenix Company, parent company of Phoenix International, has announced a new partnership with JMC Capital Partners of Boston, Massachusetts. George Wordingham, president and fourth-generation owner of Phoenix has announced his retirement and confirmed the sale of his share of the company to JMC. “I’m happy to be putting Phoenix in a position for long-term growth while also preserving the importance of its history in the industries we’ve served for decades. The trust our customers have in us is something money can’t buy, so it’s important to everyone to keep this story…

FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Drivers with Diabetes The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to permit individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. See 83 Fed. Reg. 47486 (September 19, 2018). Previously, ITDM individuals were prohibited from driving CMVs in interstate commerce unless they obtained an exemption from FMCSA. This rule enables a certified medical examiner to grant an ITDM individual a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, MCSA–5876, for up to a maximum of 12 months. To do so, the…