Back from their trip to Schweissen and Schneiden in Essen, Rapid Welding’s Roy and Marianne have finally had a chance to share with us their experiences. Spread over eight halls, this heavily anticipated exhibition showcased the latest and greatest in the welding and cutting world. The show was the perfect opportunity to catch up with…
What a month it has been! Schools are back, the sun’s finally made a warm appearance and the leaves have started to turn. Don’t feel sad though, here at Rapid we are always looking at the latest innovation, products and special offers to raise a smile and help make your welding life…
Hypertherm Associates Did you know that Hypertherm Associates is the overarching corporate brand over a portfolio of world-class industrial cutting and shaping technology solutions? If you weren’t aware yet, take a look now to see a family of products that are designed to work together. Plus you may be able…
Customer Feedback Feedback is always important to us and we wanted to share this amazing positivity from one of our of lovely customers….. “I’ve always said that you can’t judge a company by things like this (machine fault), but you can judge them by their response and how they handle it….
All About URKO URKO began its activity in 1927 by manufacturing furniture locks and construction. Subsequently, a new line of hand tools was incorporated, particularly the Clamping Tools. Over the years, it has developed new and qualified products until reaching, at the current stage, the recognition of a multitude of users…
A New Winner is Crowned! We were shown an amazing selection of entries for the latest Welding Wizardry competition, sponsored by Lincoln Electric. Congratulations to Nathan Bealey on his winning submission and being the recipient of a Lincoln Electric Mojo welding helmet and a selection of Rapid goodies. Could you be our next winner? …
As a solution provide Lincoln Electric’s extensive automation range offers productivity solutions across all industrial segments allowing companies to adapt to the ever changing needs of the market environments. Along with the Rapid sales team, the range is supported by Lincoln’s dedicated technical sales network and engineering specialists, who can visit your…
Equip yourself for every task with the Fronius TransPocket 150/180 Every welding task presents its own unique challenges. Poor weather conditions, remote sites, tight or confined spaces, lack of access to a stable power source …. these are all factors which can compromise a consistent seam quality and a weld…
Welcome to June’s Newsletter and we hope you are enjoying the warmer weather when you can. Read all about the latest news, updates and product announcements from Rapid Welding. Don’t forget to stay up to date and follow us on social media! Welding Wizardry – A New Champion will be Crowned! Welding Wizardry Competition!…
During our recent successful road show in Guernsey, it stood out how every one of the varied businesses we talked with had a use for the brilliant HMT VersaDrive® Impact Drilling System. Whether a fabrication shop, facilities maintenance, car or farm machinery work shop, each one willingly donated their scrap metal for Rapid…
Welding Wizardry Welding Wizardry Competition! Don’t forget to enter our second WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY of 2023, sponsored by Lincoln Electric UK. You could be in with a chance of winning a LINCOLN ELECTRIC VIKING 3350 MOJO DARKENING WELDING HELMET worth over £288 (SSP)! The competition will run until 30/06/23 & you can enter HERE….
Welding Through the Ages Welding has come a long way since its inception in the 19th century. The process of joining two pieces of metal together has undergone significant technological advancements, resulting in safer and more efficient practices. One of the most important tools in welding is the helmet, which…
The Lincoln Electric QUICKMIG COMPACT RANGE A professional inverter designed for daily use in areas such as light construction, vehicle/light agricultural machinery repair, the Lincoln Electric QUICKMIG COMPACT RANGE really is the PLAYMAKER OF THE WORKSHOP Ensuring optimal MIG/MAG (GMAW/FCAW) and MMA (SMAW) welding performance, the range consists of 250A and 300A power…
Don’t forget to enter our very first WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY of 2023, sponsored by Lincoln Electric UK. This could be your last chance at winning a LINCOLN ELECTRIC VIKING 3350 DAREDEVIL WELDING HELMET worth over £270 (SSP)! The competition will run until 31/03/23. Kemppi Minarc Evo 180 MMA Arc Welder (Including…
Care & Maintenance Every welder uses RPE but do you inspect it regularly and keep records of this, for at least five years? The list of requirements and guidance is extensive and, of course, we recommend you do your own research and seek advice as needed but here is a…
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) – Care & Maintenance Every welder uses RPE but do you inspect it regularly and keep records of this, for at least five years?The list of requirements and guidance is extensive and, of course, we recommend you do your own research and seek advice as needed…
Joining Hythe Group’s exhibition at Portsmouth’s Guildhall GET INSPIRED event, with Lincoln Electric We were delighted to join Hythe Group at the GET INSPIRED event in Portsmouth this week, along with Lincoln Electric. GET INSPIRED is designed to showcase all the great career opportunities within our industry, allowing young people to understand…
Welding Wizardry Competition! New Year, new competition and we are delighted to announce this year’s prizes will be from Lincoln Electric, our new sponsor partner for 2023, along with the usual fabulous Rapid goodies.If you’ve got a project you’re particularly proud of, you know the drill! Take a few pictures and show…
Thank you to all our customers! As 2022 draws to a close, the team at Rapid hope you have a restful and enjoyable festive period.It’s been another challenging year for everyone, but all of us here at Rapid want to say a huge thank you to all our customers and suppliers for…
We all like innovation and one of the leaders in their field is Optrel. – Need a hard hat and welding helmet? – Do you want to weld and then grind without changing helmet? – Want a larger field of view? – Would you like to have less strain on…