--- title: "American Welding & Gas: Custom Automation Ensures a Competitive Edge." description: American Welding & Gas chose Weldcoa to integrate palletization into their existing Indiana plant. Custom Fit Automation Ensures a Competitive Edge. image: https://www.weldcoa.com/hubfs/700%20x%20300%20pixels/WC_AmericanWelding%26Gas-automation.jpg --- Follow Us   - [**](https://www.facebook.com/Weldcoa-1240453345999989/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/471093/) - **[ (630) 806-2000](tel:630-806-2000) - **[ solutions@weldcoa.com](mailto:solutions@weldcoa.com) - [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.weldcoa.com/contact-us-form#contact) - [Log In](http://weldcoaintra.com/) [![Weldcoa Logo in Box_187x37 pixels-4](https://www.weldcoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weldcoa%20Logo%20in%20Box_187x37%20pixels-4.jpg?width=521&name=Weldcoa%20Logo%20in%20Box_187x37%20pixels-4.jpg "Weldcoa Logo in Box_187x37 pixels-4")](https://www.weldcoa.com) [**](https://www.weldcoa.com/case-studies/-american-welding-gas#) ![WC_AWG-HeaderPhotoCaseStudy.jpg](https://www.weldcoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1920x900%20pixel%20images/WC_AWG-HeaderPhotoCaseStudy.jpg?width=1920&name=WC_AWG-HeaderPhotoCaseStudy.jpg "WC_AWG-HeaderPhotoCaseStudy.jpg") # Story After Story, Our Customers Results Exceed Expectations #### American Welding & Gas ![man using a control panel to fill gas cylinders at a American Welding & Gas filling plant](https://www.weldcoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/700%20x%20300%20pixels/WC_AmericanWelding%26Gas-automation.jpg?width=1458&height=625&name=WC_AmericanWelding%26Gas-automation.jpg) # American Welding & Gas: Custom Fit Automation Ensures a Competitive Edge.   [![Get the Full Story](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2716189/eaecbe66-e47b-4fac-bc41-e5a1eb44a6ed.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2716189/eaecbe66-e47b-4fac-bc41-e5a1eb44a6ed) ####  Palletization and Custom Filling Automation [American Welding & Gas](https://www.amwelding.com/) chose Weldcoa to integrate [palletization](https://www.weldcoa.com/sur-loc-pallets-truck-bodies-and-trailers) into their existing Indiana plant, and custom fit [filling automation](https://www.weldcoa.com/sur-fill-filling-automation) to meet their needs and budget. Expected ROI: 2-3 years. It didn’t take long for AW&G to realize that Weldcoa was their ideal partner for transforming their existing fill plant into a palletized facility. What they didn’t realize was that they [would get much more than they expected](https://www.weldcoa.com/weldcoa-capabilities). *“We did a lot of research. Weldcoa listened to what we wanted and came up with an affordable package that allowed us to do automated filling,”* explained Fred Seminik, General Manager.  *“We knew automation was available, but it had been cost-prohibitive in the past.”* Weldcoa chose to forego a traditional fill island in place of their [Sur-Fill Modular Series](https://www.weldcoa.com/sur-fill-filling-automation) filling automation system. The Modular Series provides different levels of automation that allow distributors  with any volume of filling to take advantage of automation. Modular Series options start with automatic shut-off, and progress to automated vent, vacuum and fill for straight and mixed gases. The project was completed in January and the automation is already paying dividends. Employees can multi-task during fill cycles, handling has decreased significantly, saving time and money. And now the entire process is safe. ##### Challenge - Convert fully-functioning, high-volume fill facility into [palletized system](https://www.weldcoa.com/pallet-fill-systems) while remaining in operation. - Find a way to boost efficiencies, and increase safety and  productivity on a limited budget. - Integrate filling automation into the facility. - Successfully complete the entire project on time and in  budget. ##### Solution - Hired Weldcoa to [palletize plant](https://www.weldcoa.com/pallet-fill-systems) and add [modular automation](https://www.weldcoa.com/sur-fill-filling-automation) custom fit for AW&G needs. - Use [Weldcoa’s in-house team](https://www.weldcoa.com/weldcoa-team) to train AW&G personnel. *“It’s an ongoing battle to remain competitive in the marketplace. The more efficient you can **become, the more competitive you will be.”**    * Fred Seminik, General Manager, American Welding & Gas ##### Facts - Series 3 and 4 Modular Automation with [overhead traversing fill heads](https://www.weldcoa.com/pallet-fill-systems). - Each fill head is equipped with 16 cylinder quick-connections, isolation valves and a cylinder cap rack. - Remote monitoring allows system observation from anywhere. ##### Results - Auto shut-off eliminated flash losses on liquid fills. - Significant reduction in cylinder handling resulting in increased production and decreased labor. - Automation reduces training times. - Software guarantees quality and integrity of gases. - AW&G expects a return on investment in 2-3 years.   [![More Case Studies](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2716189/745337bc-fe58-44e8-9934-4f3859edc0e6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2716189/745337bc-fe58-44e8-9934-4f3859edc0e6)   ![weldcoa-logo-white](https://www.weldcoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/weldcoa-logo-white.png?width=217&name=weldcoa-logo-white.png) #### WELDCOA For 50 years we have made it our mission to support gas distributors. From palletization to specialty gas filling and automation, we have continually innovated solutions that have reshaped our industry. If you are looking for durable, US made products made specifically for the gas industry or a solution to improve your fill process, we welcome you to contact us today! Thank you for visiting our website. Come back again.   #### Contact Us [335 East Sullivan Road](https://goo.gl/maps/Zw5nD1bJfNC2) [Aurora IL 60505 USA](https://goo.gl/maps/Zw5nD1bJfNC2) Phone: [(630) 806-2000](tel:630-806-2000) Fax: (630) 806-2001 E-Mail: [solutions@weldcoa.com](mailto:solutions@weldcoa.com) © 2019 Weldcoa **