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Created by R + K Studios LLC , and passivated using the TIG Brush , this 23 ’ stainless steel sculpture is the centrepiece for the Osage Nation Veterans Memorial located in Pawhuska , Oklahoma .
The TIG Brush
The TIG Brush offers a viable alternative to pickling paste for the cleaning of stainless steel welds . This small , powerful unit uses a unique carbon fiber brush , combined with a mild cleaning fluid to conduct electrical energy to the surface of stainless steel . This combination quickly removes weld discolouration and simultaneously passivates the stainless steel surface . The ergonomic PROPEL Torch ™ design allows welds of all shapes and positions to be easily reached and cleaned . The business case for the TIG Brush system is such that it allows companies to reduce workplace hazards , save on labor costs and be kind to the environment . The range of industries using the TIG Brush is rapidly expanding . Applications include inside or outside stainless steel furniture ( such as balustrading ), fabrication for the food and wine industries , cleaning fittings in the marine industry , and general stainless steel weld cleaning . Ensitech offers a range of fluids including food-grade , NSF certified cleaning fluids .
Removing the unsightly black heat tint caused by welding stainless steel used to be difficult to achieve without damaging the steel ’ s finish . Clumsy , slow solutions such as toxic pickling past or buffing pads offered partial solutions that were time-consuming and not particularly effective . Enter the TIG Brush , a compact , portable tool that combines electricity , safe chemistry and heat to rapidly clean and passivate stainless steel welds . Simply brushing the fluid over the heat tint removes the tint , keeps the stainless steel finish intact and puts the “ stainless ” back in the stainless steel weld . The elegant solution is not only fast , but it ’ s also safe for the operator , the environment , and the steel . “ TIG Brush is the easiest product I ’ ve ever sold because it pretty much sells itself ,” smiles Zach Person from his office in Chicago . “ People can hardly believe how quick and easy it is to use ; they immediately understand that this is game-changing technology which will save them time and money while streamlining their work processes .”
Growing Chicago team Zach initially joined Ensitech Inc . as a consultant to assist the Australian company in adapting to the US market . “ My initial focus was on localizing content and recruiting the right people . When Covid stopped international travel , the difficultly of managing the US market from the other side of the world soon became apparent .” Given his background working with international companies , Zach took on the role of General Manager . “ The company was already performing very well , so my initial focus was on strengthening internal operations and processes , laying the foundations for the next stage of growth . I knew that a key element was to get the right people in place and give them the best training and tools . We ’ ve recruited a great team with lots of experience and great attitudes . They see the value and the benefit of the product , which allows us to deliver solutions to our customers , not just products .”
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