Metal fabrication and welding are necessary parts of manufacturing and industry. Welding is the glue of modern machinery that strengthens powerful equipment. You can see the powerful glow of the skilled welder’s torch at almost any jobsite. Welders are the ultimate repairmen and forgers. By wielding their powerful torches, they continue breath new life into the bellows of the Industrial Revolution. New parts need to be machined and spliced together while other part’s need a skilled welder’s touch to repair damaged tools. But like with any trade, there are risks. Welding sparks can also be the ignition to disaster. One errant spark can ignite a chemical payload, potentially leveling a building and causing serious bodily harm. U.S. Hazmat Rentals’ steel welding lockers can secure and isolate flammable gasses and potential accelerants.
Flammable Lockers Can Provide Compatible Protection for Shielding Gasses
It takes a lot of fuel to power those acetylene torches and welding operations. We aren’t just talking about the flammable gasses either although we offer complete protection for both. Shielding gasses are vital to the welding process, including the fields of arc and tungsten arc welding. These mostly inert gasses are most commonly used to the protect the weld from water and environmental contaminants. Gasses such as argon, carbon dioxide and helium work protect crucial parts of the weld and can prevent the formation of plasma. And we don’t have to tell you what happens if you don’t protect your welds. Weak welds create weak bonds in industry and can quickly cut into profit lines. While chemically inert, these gasses can cause serious bodily harm through inhalation. In addition to isolating shielding gasses from other potential volatile chemicals, our passive and mechanical ventilation systems can prevent the dangerous accumulation of gasses.
Quarter-inch reinforced steel explosion paneling can prevent isolated events from turning into job-site catastrophes. Each steel welding locker is up to the task or providing superior site protection. Innovative racking and shelving capabilities allow you to safely store compressed gasses away from incompatible materials. Optional fire suppression systems will quickly douse flames in the event of a fire.
Common Dangerous Chemicals that Require Steel Welding Lockers
Below is a list of the most common welding chemicals that require compliant and separate storage.
- Carbon dioxide
- Argon
- Helium
- Acetylene
- Propane
- Butane
- Oxygen
Lockers Ideal for Grinder, Torch and Equipment Storage
At the end of a hard day of work, you’ll need a secure place to hang your hat on. But lugging your tool box and equipment from the truck back to the job-site can be tiring. The last thing you want to do after a tough day is do even more heavy lifting. You need a secure, centralized spot to keep all your tools and equipment. Our fire-rated steel welding lockers can be easily implemented into work flow process, providing secure, immediate storage of vital tools and equipment. Steel welded paneling can also protect your equipment from opportunistic thieves and crooks.
