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Etienne Blouin

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.
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Recent Posts

4 Problems with Fume Extraction MIG Guns (and How to Overcome Them)

Posted by 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.

Topics: Fume Extraction

Air-cooled vs. Water-cooled for Robotic Welding Torches

Posted by 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.

Topics: Robotic Welding

3 Reasons to Use Fume Extraction Welding

Posted by 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.

Topics: Fume Extraction

ABICOR BINZEL Adheres to ISO Standards for Quality

Posted by Etienne Blouin on Jan 4, 2017 10:23:53 AM

Quality is very important to everyone at ABICOR Binzel.  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.

Topics: Welding Safety

New Threshold Limits for Manganese and it's Impact on Fume Extraction Welding

Posted by 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.

Topics: Fume Extraction