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Harris Products Group: Over a Century of Metalworking Innovation

Few names in the metalworking world carry the historical weight of Harris Products Group. The story begins in 1899, when inventor John Harris accidentally discovered the oxy-acetylene cutting method while researching synthetic rubies — in doing so, he created the world's first flame-cutting torch. He showcased that breakthrough at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and formally established Harris Calorific in 1905. Meanwhile, in 1914, Joseph W. Harris Sr. founded the J.W. Harris Company, which went on to develop brazing alloys and fluxes that remain industry standards to this day. In 2006, Lincoln Electric united these two pioneering companies under a single banner: The Harris Products Group.

Today, Harris Products Group is a world leader in the manufacture of products used in brazing, soldering, welding, cutting, heating, and gas control. Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, the company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Brazil, Poland, and Italy, with its products distributed in over 90 countries. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, Harris benefits from world-class research and development resources while maintaining the specialized expertise that has defined the Harris name for well over a century.

What Makes Harris Stand Out

One of Harris's most significant distinctions is that it manufactures both consumables and gas equipment for brazing and welding — a combination few competitors can claim. This full-spectrum capability means professionals across industrial fabrication, OEM manufacturing, HVAC/R, plumbing, and specialty gas applications can source complementary products from a single, trusted manufacturer. Harris has logged a remarkable series of industry firsts: the first swaged cutting tips, the first multi-stage pressure regulators, the first gaugeless regulators, and the first safety torch and regulator check valves.

Harris's commitment to quality is backed by rigorous standards compliance. All Harris regulators are designed and tested to meet Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards, including CGA E-4 for gas pressure regulators. Brazing alloys are classified under AWS A5.8/A5.8M and carry documented ASTM B260 compliance, while select torch and regulator assemblies carry UL Listing for safety in the United States and Canada.

Harris Product Categories

Harris's catalog is broad and purpose-built for professionals. Their gas cylinder pressure regulators cover everything from standard oxy-fuel setups to high-purity specialty gas systems, ensuring precise, safe gas delivery across a wide range of applications. For oxy-fuel cutting operations, Harris offers a comprehensive selection of torch cutting attachments — rooted in the same engineering legacy as John Harris's original flame-cutting torch invention. In the realm of joining metallurgy, Harris is globally recognized as a leader in brazing flux, offering products that support copper, brass, steel, aluminum, and dissimilar metal joints across industrial and HVAC/R applications.

Harris also rounds out its consumables lineup with MIG welding wire in mild steel, stainless, and aluminum formulations, along with a full range of welding tips engineered for consistent, efficient flame performance in both hand and machine cutting applications. Whether you're a professional fabricator, HVAC technician, or industrial OEM, Harris Products Group offers the equipment and consumables to get the job done right.