WORKING WITH STAINLESS STEEL
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Safety- and productivity-based solutions for working with stainless steel.
SURFOX™ 305
Safe and easy to use, the SURFOX™ 305 eliminates the need for hazardous pickling paste. Clean and passivate MIG, TIG, and spot welds more efficiently.
- Flow-through system prevents cross-contamination and spillage
- Fast & uniform electrochemical weld-cleaning system
- Meets ASTM A967 Passivation Standard
MSRP: $5,700 USD
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Wire Wheels
Made from premium high-tensile wire that is triple treated, WALTER wire wheels allow for a safe and comfortable operation all while preventing contamination and surface rusting.
- Precision cleaning — extra narrow brushes to clean in tight areas
- Made from 304 stainless-steel wire — prevents contamination and surface rusting
MSRP starting at $38 USD
ENDURO-FLEX STAINLESS™
Achieve a consistent finish without discoloration with the ENDURO-FLEX STAINLESS™. The backing pad design minimizes heat transfer, keeping the surface cool which reduces the risk of workpiece deformation.
- 3x longer disc life with the trimmable ECO-TRIM™ backing
- Ferrous-free formula prevents cross-contamination
Since stainless steel is one of the most difficult materials to work with, having the proper tools is crucial to be efficient and safe.
PRO TIPS
to help you work better and safer
Tip #1
It is important to always neutralize your stainless steel welds to prevent corrosion. Using SURFOX-N™ stops and removes the acid used during the electrochemical and electro-polishing processes.
Tip #2
Working with stainless steel produces toxic fumes that can have serious impacts on your health. Protect yourself from respiratory hazards with the AirShield® with flip front, which allows you to easily and quickly switch between grinding and welding, saving time and adding an extra layer of protection.
Worker Profile — Andrew Overing
Foreman Andrew Overing talks about building and repairing stainless steel tankers and the implications that working with this type of metal can have.
Read Andrew's Story
Andrew has always been a very curious person. From an early age, he’s been fascinated by how things are put together. Not surprisingly, his favorite toys were Legos and K’nex.
One day he met a welder. He immediately found his calling as he watched the metalworker form, cut, and join. Within 3 weeks, he was registered at his local trade school. After completing the program, he accepted a welding job at a newly opened tanker manufacturer, and he’s been working there ever since.
Sixteen years later, Andrew has learned and mastered every single process in the tanker industry. He’s the go-to person for technical assistance. He enjoys "teaching others various methods, as well as sharing tips and tricks that you might not have learned in school. I'm always willing to help people".
He is now the shop's foreman. He loves his job, and it shows. Cutting corners is not an option for him. "Stainless steel is a very difficult material to work with. Working with the right tools is crucial to making sure that all our tanks come out of here spotless". He’s also responsible for signing off on every tank. “I consider myself a perfectionist. I will always try to outdo my last tank and I make sure that everybody else that works with me follows the same desire to do better every single time”. His motto is “I can fix just about anything that is broken". This also applies to his hobbies outside of work. He has renovated his house by himself and hasn’t paid a mechanic to repair his cars in over ten years.
Getting an impeccable finish on tanks is not an easy feat. According to Andrew, using the right tools is key: “When it comes to abrasive work, you want to do as little manual labor as possible. A long day of grinding can be hard on your hands and hard on your back. The better your tool is, the faster you’re going to remove material and the better your product is going to be”. Andrew wants to continue repairing and building tanks. "It’s such a rewarding industry that I don’t picture myself anywhere else”.
Perhaps a new generation of tank builders is in the works. His 3-year-old is always on the lookout for large tanks when in the car with his dad. Andrew always makes sure to say, “daddy built this!” when seeing a tank on the road. That’s how proud Andrew Overing is of what he does. To him, they are more than just tankers, they are pieces of art.
