Projects
Large Steel Coil Preparation
Considerations for preparing large steel coils while reducing uncontrolled movement and unnecessary handling.
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Technical articles, project notes and field insights.
Use this library to review PROTorch articles on industrial torch cutting, outsourced operations, safety considerations, project planning and specialized steel processing.
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Operations
Why Outsource Torch Operations?
How facilities can reduce staffing burden, production inconsistency, gas waste, and management load.
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Safety
Heavy Cutting Safety Standards
Program areas including respiratory protection, hot work controls, fire watch, equipment separation, and exposure considerations.
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Stored Energy Hazards in Industrial Torch Cutting
Hidden energy may exist in sealed components, pressure-retaining parts, machinery, and distorted steel.
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Fire Prevention in Industrial Burn Areas
Considerations for sparks, slag, embers, nearby equipment, hydraulic oils, stockpiles, and wind.
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Respiratory Exposure During Oxy-Fuel Cutting
Exposure conditions can vary with coatings, alloys, contaminants, insulation, and process residues.
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Heat Stress and Environmental Considerations
Heat stress may be influenced by radiant heat, PPE, respirator use, humidity, workload, and fatigue.
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Hidden Hazards in Demolition Steel
Demolition steel can contain damaged connections, unknown support conditions, and altered load paths.
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When Material Moves Unexpectedly
Torch cutting can change support conditions and allow steel, machinery, or stockpiles to move.
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Equipment articles will be added here as PROTorch publishes resources on LOX systems, vaporizers, torch packages and consumable controls.
Industry Insights
Industry articles will be added here covering scrap yard layout, downtime, production models and heavy material processing.