Recognising The Stars Of Our Industry – FIVE Welding World Nominations for Rapid Welding!
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Recognising The Stars Of Our Industry – FIVE Welding World Nominations for Rapid Welding!

THE INAUGURAL WELDING WORLD AWARDS The voting is over, and in the New Year the results will be revealed. We are extremely delighted to announce that Rapid Welding and Industrial Supplies Ltd have been nominated for FIVE Welding World Awards in the inaugural Welding World Awards 2016. The Welding World Awards…

It’s Time For Metstrade – The World’s Largest Marine Equipment Trade Show

It’s Time For Metstrade – The World’s Largest Marine Equipment Trade Show

Rapid Marine is attending the world’s largest Marine Equipment Trade Show, Metstrade, this November in Amsterdam, showcasing ‘new to market’ products such as the Flush Fitting “Padeye”. Rapid Marine is the market leader for lifting slings and tie down kits for tenders, and the all new Flush Fitting “Padeye” is…

Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition: The Kemppi Fitweld Evo 300 is now available from Rapid!
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Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition: The Kemppi Fitweld Evo 300 is now available from Rapid!

Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition!  A perfect solution to tack welding with large, heavy machinery, in busy or confined areas, and with difficult-to-move or position equipment. As a Kemppi Premium Dealer, and a company dedicated to bringing to market the products our customers really want, Rapid is delighted to announce…

Twenty Five Years On & Still Going Strong!
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Twenty Five Years On & Still Going Strong!

On the 1st April, 1990, Rapid Welding & Industrial Supplies Ltd began trading as a welding distributor out of Portchester Park Industrial Estate, Hampshire. Since that time we have been fully committed to serving the welding industry and developing the business to meet the growing expectations of an ever increasing customer base. It’s been…

Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas
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Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas

With Christmas Eve upon us, here’s a little reminder of our opening hours for the festive period. We will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 12pm until 8am Monday 5th January, while our Webshop will be open as normal 24 hours day. From everyone at Rapid Welding, Rapid Marine and Rent Arc, here’s a big-with-bells-on thank you…

Hypertherm HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables Available From Rapid NOW!
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Hypertherm HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables Available From Rapid NOW!

Working in confined or hard to reach spaces? Hypertherm’s HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables for Powermax systems might just be the solution. Compatible with the T45v torches for the Powermax45 and the Duramax LT for the Powermax30 XP, HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables provide extra reach – over 3 inches beyond standard Hyperthem consumables – allowing for improved…

Rapid Marine at Southampton Boat Show 2014 – Supporting Your Tender Behind!
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Rapid Marine at Southampton Boat Show 2014 – Supporting Your Tender Behind!

Have you read about J’ade, the 196ft long vessel designed by Italian company CRN, which comes complete with – amongst other things – a ‘drive in’ garage for its tender? If not, and you’re into hearing about the spending of the super wealthy, have a thing for James Bond style gadgetry, or, if you simply like to…

On your arcs
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On your arcs

We always stand, applaud, cheer, hang out the bunting and generally go a bit mad when one of the team do something special, and this time it’s Chris Anderson’s turn to get the full on fanfare.   Chris works in accounts, and has been at Rapid since May 2011. Yesterday he received the long awaited…

Choosing the Right Welding Helmet for You
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Choosing the Right Welding Helmet for You

The type of welding you do determines which welding helmet is right for you, and factors such as working environment, welding applications, materials, and the amount of time spent welding must all be considered.  Regarding PPE, a welding helmet is one of the most essential pieces of kit a welder must invest in. It protects the wearer’s…

Plymovent Diluter – for a cleaner, healthier work environment
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Plymovent Diluter – for a cleaner, healthier work environment

Suitable ventilation and air cleaning solutions are a must to protect employees and sensitive equipment from welding fumes.  The Diluter from Plymovent is a stand alone air cleaning solution designed for light to medium welding processes and developed to reduce and control the background concentration of welding fumes in a workshop. First…