Why ShockStop?
In the past, electric shock was an accepted risk that workers in the welding trade faced each day while working under adverse conditions, conducive to receiving electrical shock. Workers have tried to protect themselves through the use of latex gloves, rubber mats, anti-moisture spray, and other non-conductive barriers. These methods have proven less than adequate and time consuming for the majority of situations.
ShockStop is an innovative product used to protect workers from the hazard of electrical shock that occurs when changing electrodes or through accidental contact with the electrode.
ShockStop Technical Information
Microprocessor-based, solid-state device
Works with any direct current welder
No external power required
Built-in diagnostics
Transparent to user
Easy to install
Benefits of ShockStop
Reduction of electrical shock incidents to the user
Allows full voltage to start the arc
Does not affect the quality of the weld
Increased productivity
Operation
The user merely has to strike the electrode against the work-piece in a normal motion. This initiates ShockStop to send power to the electrode. Once the ShockStop senses this, the user has three seconds in which to establish the arc. This timing has been set to work most efficiently with the way in which welders practice their art.
Once the arc is established, the user can continue to weld. On cessation of the arc, the ShockStop will automatically turn off the power to the electrode returning to a de-energized safe state.
Why ShockStop?
In the past, electric shock was an accepted risk that workers in the welding trade faced each day while working under adverse conditions, conducive to receiving electrical shock. Workers have tried to protect themselves through the use of latex gloves, rubber mats, anti-moisture spray, and other non-conductive barriers. These methods have proven less than adequate and time consuming for the majority of situations.
ShockStop is an innovative product used to protect workers from the hazard of electrical shock that occurs when changing electrodes or through accidental contact with the electrode.
ShockStop Technical Information
Microprocessor-based, solid-state device
Works with any direct current welder
No external power required
Built-in diagnostics
Transparent to user
Easy to install
Benefits of ShockStop
Reduction of electrical shock incidents to the user
Allows full voltage to start the arc
Does not affect the quality of the weld
Increased productivity
Operation
The user merely has to strike the electrode against the work-piece in a normal motion. This initiates ShockStop to send power to the electrode. Once the ShockStop senses this, the user has three seconds in which to establish the arc. This timing has been set to work most efficiently with the way in which welders practice their art.
Once the arc is established, the user can continue to weld. On cessation of the arc, the ShockStop will automatically turn off the power to the electrode returning to a de-energized safe state.