Rapid will be closed from 12.30pm Tuesday 24th December until 8am Thursday 2nd January 2020. The last day for us to despatch goods will be Monday 23rd December 2019 and we will recommence on 2nd January 2020. Our Webshop will be open as normal, 24 hours a day, over the…
Stuart has been part of the Rapid team for over 18 years starting as a stores person and gradually working his way through the ranks up to Operations Director. The best part of Stuart’s job is watching his team excel and being part of a growing company. He gets to…
Choosing the correct welding blanket can be a difficult task, with so many options on the market it can be hard to ensure you get the one which best suits your requirements. MaterialsPreviously welding blankets were made from woven asbestos, due to safety reasons production of these ceased. Now, more safer…
Throughout a 6-8 hour day of welding, a welder can ignite the arc more than a hundred times. Every time the arc is ignited, there is a split-second delay before an automatic auto-darkening filter cartridge reacts and closes. The new, Fronius Vizor connect uses Bluetooth technology, to auto darken the…
Not too sure which helmet is right for you? Check out this buying guide to help you choose! One of the most essential pieces of equipment when welding is a welding helmet.The welding helmet plays multiple health and safety roles during the welding process. The correct helmet should provide complete…
Karen has been part of the Rapid team for over 9 years and is a fundamental member of the service team. Initially Karen sold gas on behalf of Air Products, but now enjoys bossing around the Service Engineers, working as the team administrator based in Hedge End. She’s the first point…
When it comes to buying gifts, welders aren’t known to be the easiest to buy for. Welding is a popular hobby as well as a profession, so with that in mind we have put together a practical gift guide to find something the welder in your life will love. Welding…
Rapid is pleased to announce that we will now be stocking and selling the Panther safety range. Staying safe and protected is essential when working in any environment. The Panther range offers hard-wearing welding safety equipment which is ideal for workshop use. This range offers protection from sparks and heat…
Richard has been part of the Rapid team for over 8 years and is a fundamental member of the website team. He is responsible for the upkeep of products and content on the website as well as other channels like eBay and Amazon. His favourite part of his role is…
Arc welding is one of several methods of using fusion for the joining of two metals. During the welding process intense heat is created by the electric arc to melt the metal and cause fusion. The arc is formed between the two pieces of metal being fused together and the…
The Optrel Crystal with e3000 10Hr package has now been discontinued and has been replaced with the new e3000X 18Hr package, which when paired with the Optrel Crystal for PAPR is currently the same price! The e3000X Powered Air Purifying Respirator is the new league for fresh air and breathing…
The decision to rent, lease or buy welding equipment often depends on how often it will be used, the amount of equipment required and length of time in which it will be required for. If equipment is going to be used more than 60-70% of the time for multiple jobs,…
Furick specialise in the creation and production of TIG torch accessories. With Furick’s extensive knowledge and experience within the welding industry including the fabrication of F1 exhausts, they have designed their range with the sole purpose to make only quality innovative products. The complete range of Furick products are available…
Effective finishing and cleaning of a TIG weld is a crucial part of the post-welding process. The welding process can cause discolouration, heat tints and burn marks. Removing these can subsequently improve corrosion resistance, which in the long run will increase the durability of a weld and preserve the physical…
I think it safe to say we have a very happy customer! Two new Fronius machines and an Optrel Crystal helmet, not to mention a Rapid mug! What more could one welder want? This happy chap is the latest of our customers to be benefitting from Fronius’s quality manual welding…
Adjust your welding helmet, not yourself. Control the way you see and feel when welding. This new helmet is based on extensive input from welders doing heavy-duty, high amperage welding and grinding. The new design is as versatile as you are. Natural Colour Technology: A more natural light stateSpeedglas have…
On-torch fume extraction captures the welding fumes at the weld pool, at the point of generation. The fumes created during the welding process are extracted by the openings in the nozzle at the tip of the torch, the fumes are then carried through the torch hose to a collector unit….
Anyone interested in TIG welding would have heard of CK Worldwide and their contribution to TIG welding, for over 50 years they have produced the highest quality TIG torches and accessories in the industry. As the sole official distributor for CK Worldwide in the UK we are continuously asked how…
The new MasterTig, available from Rapid soon, sets new records for weld quality, usability and power efficiency. Designed with the professional welder in mind, this new range of machines offer a choice of power variants in 230A and 300A with 400A and 500A models following in 2020. The modular design…
Recently a MasterTig ACDC 3500 machine was recently spotted by one of our reps in a workshop during a site visit, the customer had written the machine off thinking it wasn’t worth being repaired due to its age. The MasterTig was bought in 2000 and used sporadically until about a…