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  1. Cougartron makes a better job than pickling paste

    Cougartron makes a better job than pickling paste

    Warner Construction Ltd, Taranaki - Case Study Cougartron is easy to use, faster, and makes a better job than pickling paste' We ask Jason at Warner in Taranaki why they ran with the Cougartr... Read more
  2. The future of weld cleaning is here!

    The future of weld cleaning is here!

    DNL Stainless Fabrications Ltd, Auckland - case study   'Compared to pickling paste, the old school way, its awesome!'   We talk to Joel Stitt - Manager at DNL Stainless Fabrications... Read more
  3. Secrets for the best polished finish on your stainless steel welds!

    Secrets for the best polished finish on your stainless steel welds!

    Needing that perfect polished finish on your stainless steel fabrication but the weld is being difficult? Discolouration, shadowing, scratches...we've all been there. Below are the secrets for ob... Read more
  4. Getting the most out of your Cougartron

    Getting the most out of your Cougartron

    As more and more Cougartron weld cleaning machines leave our warehouse to find forever homes amongst our engineering customers, we've learnt a few things that we want to pass on to you so you can... Read more
  5. PPE - what if my workers won't wear it?

    PPE - what if my workers won't wear it?

    Protecting workers from injury and illness is important. Not only for their health and well being, but for the health of the company (it's hard to get the work done if you don't have anyone ... Read more
  6. Is pickling paste ruining your stainless steel product?

    Is pickling paste ruining your stainless steel product?

    White smudgy marks, corrosion, pitting, rust...cracking...eeeek! Are any of these symptoms found on your stainless steel product after you've cleaned with pickling acid? Are you using pickling pa... Read more
  7. How to make sure your stainless steel product looks good after a year

    How to make sure your stainless steel product looks good after a year

    Stand back and admire that perfectly shiny, smooth stainless steel fabrication you've just finished - you've put a lot of effort into getting it to look just right...but will it still look l... Read more
  8. All you need to know about PPE for pickling paste

    All you need to know about PPE for pickling paste

    Pickling paste is a well known product used for post weld cleaning amongst stainless steel engineers. For a long time pickling acid was the only way to achieve a truly clean result. Now, due to its wi... Read more
  9. Why we love electro etching (and you should too!)

    Why we love electro etching (and you should too!)

    Say goodbye to laser marking, engraving and acid etching and HELLO to electrochemical etching. This is the best way to permanently mark stainless steel and other metals with high definition graphic... Read more
  10. How to solve the biggest problems with pickling paste

    How to solve the biggest problems with pickling paste

    If you're a fabricator of stainless steel, chances are you've experienced the problems associated with using pickling paste for cleaning stainless steel welds. Recognised as a hazardous subs... Read more
  11. 9 common misconceptions about stainless steel weld cleaning machines

    9 common misconceptions about stainless steel weld cleaning machines

    A rise in health and safety concerns has meant stainless steel fabricators are looking for alternative stainless steel weld cleaners from aggressive pickling paste. Electrochemical/electrolytic weld ... Read more
  12. Why pickling paste is so dangerous

    Why pickling paste is so dangerous

    Why we still use pickling paste, and how bad is it?When Stainless Steel has been welded, or heat treated and a coloured/black oxide layer can be seen, there is a chromium depleted layer on the surface... Read more
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