| If you have ever lost a part off of your muffler | | | | danger. Fiber glass is usually the material of choice |
| or had your kid's wagon break, and it is apparent | | | | because of its flexibility properties and it |
| no bolt will fix the problem, welding has probably | | | | resistance to heat at temperatures that are |
| come to mind. The system of joining two types | | | | extremely hot. |
| of material by add certain types of filler material | | | | Welding gloves are another essential item. Nomex |
| that in turn can form a mega strength bond is an | | | | fabric with Kevlar stitching gives maximum high |
| awe inspiring process. | | | | temperature protection. When deciding on pair of |
| Safety should always be the first point of concern | | | | gloves get in touch with other welders and find |
| when beginning a welding project. Safety | | | | out what they like and what they don't. Check |
| applications such as welding fire blankets and long | | | | the gripping control for maximum flexibility that |
| sleeve welding gloves, may vary project to | | | | can be worn comfortably for long periods. These |
| project. This depends on the type of welding to | | | | are key items to consider in the purchase of |
| be accomplished and the environment where the | | | | gloves. |
| welding will actually take place. For the welder, | | | | Styles of welding gloves are important and |
| there are welding helmets and welding gloves that | | | | depending upon the project, a gauntlet may be |
| offer protection. For the area around where the | | | | important. A gauntlet is a piece of material that |
| welding will actually occur, there are welding | | | | insulates the forearm and protects the wrist from |
| blankets. | | | | sparks and heat. It acts as protection in long |
| Automotive, railway and shipbuilding industries | | | | sleeve welding gloves. Other things to consider |
| protect finished areas of vehicles, ships, trains and | | | | may be foam lining, Kevlar reinforcements and a |
| track with welding blankets to lessen fire and burn | | | | reinforced thumb. |