--- title: ABIBLOG United States | Etienne Blouin (2) description: Etienne is District Sales Manager for ABICOR BINZEL covering Canada from Ontario east including Quebec. He has a degree in Physics Engineering from the University of Laval. (2) --- [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Layout/logo.png?width=170&name=logo.png "logo.png")](https://www.binzel-abicor.com) - [ABICOR BINZEL Global Website](https://www.binzel-abicor.com/) ![more than welding](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/Theme_Abicor_Binzel_2021/logos/more-than-welding.svg) [ABIBLOG United States | EN](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/) # ABIBLOG USA: ABICOR BINZEL's Welding Blog ## Etienne Blouin ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/Communal%20Files/Blog/Blog%20Author%20Headshots/BUS%20Headshots/Etienne%20B-321141-edited.jpg) Etienne is District Sales Manager for ABICOR BINZEL covering Canada from Ontario east including Quebec. He has a degree in Physics Engineering from the University of Laval. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/oi%20(5).png)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/4-problems-with-fume-extraction-torches-and-how-to-overcome-them) ## [4 Problems with Fume Extraction MIG Guns (and How to Overcome Them)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/4-problems-with-fume-extraction-torches-and-how-to-overcome-them) Posted by [Etienne Blouin](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin) on Dec 29, 2017, 8:26:00 AM We get it, not everyone loves fume extraction torches. For one reason of another, whether you're a welder or a welding engineer or a project manager, the same problems or complaints come up when it comes to fume guns. [More](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/4-problems-with-fume-extraction-torches-and-how-to-overcome-them) ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/ABICORBINZEL%20-Dec2016/Images/arrow_right.gif) Comments: 5 - [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/4-problems-with-fume-extraction-torches-and-how-to-overcome-them#comments-listing) Topics: [Fume Extraction](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/topic/fume-extraction) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/oi%20(2)-1.png)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/air-cooled-vs.-water-cooled-robotics-edition) ## [Air-cooled vs. Water-cooled for Robotic Welding Torches](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/air-cooled-vs.-water-cooled-robotics-edition) Posted by [Etienne Blouin](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin) on Sep 18, 2017, 9:30:36 AM When it comes to robotic MIG welding you often have to ask the question about whether you should go air-cooled or water-cooled. It's always good to have the right tool in the right place for both optimal performance and cost. Looking at water-cooled versus air cooled, there are obvious cases where you would choose one over the other. [More](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/air-cooled-vs.-water-cooled-robotics-edition) ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/ABICORBINZEL%20-Dec2016/Images/arrow_right.gif) Comments: 2 - [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/air-cooled-vs.-water-cooled-robotics-edition#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotic Welding](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/topic/robotic-welding) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/oi%20(7).png)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/3-reasons-to-use-fume-extraction-torches) ## [3 Reasons to Use Fume Extraction Welding](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/3-reasons-to-use-fume-extraction-torches) Posted by [Etienne Blouin](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin) on Jan 9, 2017, 10:35:54 AM Every welding project generates hazardous fumes and smoke that can be dangerous to welders if inhaled.  One way to improve the safety of welding torch operators is with fume extraction welding.  Fume extraction welding offer efficient fume extraction through the torch itself through source capture. [More](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/3-reasons-to-use-fume-extraction-torches) ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/ABICORBINZEL%20-Dec2016/Images/arrow_right.gif) Comments: 1 - [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/3-reasons-to-use-fume-extraction-torches#comments-listing) Topics: [Fume Extraction](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/topic/fume-extraction) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/oi%20(3)-2.png)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/abicor-binzel-adheres-to-iso-standards-for-quality) ## [ABICOR BINZEL Adheres to ISO Standards for Quality](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/abicor-binzel-adheres-to-iso-standards-for-quality) Posted by [Etienne Blouin](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin) on Jan 4, 2017, 10:23:53 AM Quality is very important to everyone at [ABICOR Binzel](http://binzel-abicor.com/US/eng/home/).  We believe strongly in making sure our customers are satisfied with our products and services. This permeates our business operation through every level to ensure that Technology for the Welder’s World is an ethos everyone understands and strives for in their day to day. We have instituted policies and procedures to make sure we produce innovative and quality products. [More](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/abicor-binzel-adheres-to-iso-standards-for-quality) ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/ABICORBINZEL%20-Dec2016/Images/arrow_right.gif) Comments: 0 - [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/abicor-binzel-adheres-to-iso-standards-for-quality#comments-listing) Topics: [Welding Safety](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/topic/welding-safety) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/oi%20(8).png)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/new-threshold-limits-for-manganese) ## [New Threshold Limits for Manganese and it's Impact on Fume Extraction Welding](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/new-threshold-limits-for-manganese) Posted by [Etienne Blouin](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin) on Jan 4, 2017, 10:20:44 AM Fusion welding and pressure welding processes both produce visible smoke and fumes that contain harmful metal fume and gas byproducts that can be hazardous to a welder’s health. Manganese oxide has gained so much attention as a hazardous element found in welding fumes that it has warranted a closer study of its side effects. [More](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/new-threshold-limits-for-manganese) ![](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/hubfs/ABICORBINZEL%20-Dec2016/Images/arrow_right.gif) Comments: 1 - [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/new-threshold-limits-for-manganese#comments-listing) Topics: [Fume Extraction](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/topic/fume-extraction) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Prev](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/author/etienne-blouin/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/all) - [Robotic Welding (43)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/robotic-welding) - [Fume Extraction (22)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/fume-extraction) - [MIG Guns & Torches (22)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/mig-guns-torches) - [Automation (19)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/automation) - [Aluminum Welding (7)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/aluminum-welding) - [Company News (7)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/company-news) - [Laser Welding (7)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/laser-welding) - [Welding Consumables (7)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/welding-consumables) - [Weld Inspection (5)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/weld-inspection) - [Products (4)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/products) - [Seam Tracking (4)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/seam-tracking) - [Hard Automation (3)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/hard-automation) - [New Product Release (3)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/new-product-release) - [Pipe Welding (3)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/pipe-welding) - [Shielding Gas (3)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/shielding-gas) - [Metals (2)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/metals) - [Welding Chemicals (2)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/welding-chemicals) - [Welding Safety (2)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/welding-safety) - [Health & Safety (1)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/health-safety) - [MIG/MAG (1)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/mig-mag) - [News React (1)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/news-react) - [SmartRay (1)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/smartray) - [TIG Torches (1)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/usa/tag/tig-torches) ### Subscribe to our blog And receive notifications about the latest blog articles once a month directly by email! - [English Blog](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com) - [German Blog](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/de) - [Portuguese Blog](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/pt) - [Spanish Blog](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/es) © 2021 ABICOR BINZEL ABIBLOG [English](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/) | [German](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/de/) | [Portuguese](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/pt/) | [Spanish](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/es/) | [USA (English)](https://blog.binzel-abicor.com/USA/)