Lift it. Drag it. Pull it: The Kemppi SuperSnake GTX is the ultimate distance wire feeding system for those hard-to-reach welding sites. Providing an alternative to the motorised push-pull welding guns with limited reach, or heavy wire feeders with extended cable sets, the SuperSnake GTX features 10/15/20/25 metre cable package options and trouble free, automatic wire…
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We couldn’t resist sharing our big news…We are excited to announce we are now a member of the Troy UK buying group!As the largest independent welding distributor on the South Coast, Rapid were delighted to accept Troy UK’s invitation. We believe their vision – “To build a…
I came across this article regarding a recent fire thought to be related to the storage of welding equipment. Fire crews believed a welding tool set light to flammable materials and caused a large blaze in a hangar at a former airfield in Lincolnshire. Six fire engines was sent to Manby showground,…
Lincoln Electric UK To coincide with International Women’s Day earlier this year, Lincoln Electric UK embarked on another Women in Welding campaign and announced four exciting additions to their team of ambassadors, chosen not only because of their dedication to hard work and ‘boundary breaking’ attitudes, but because they aren’t afraid to be…
Lincoln Electric Rapid Welding and Lincoln Electric have enjoyed a successful relationship for over 30 years, and we are very proud to support their new educational program! Lincoln Electric UK is embarking on a multi-faceted plan to raise welding education standards across the nation and at the heart of this, is a newly…
RentArc Hire Service Are you aware of the hire service Rapid offer through our lovely sister company, RentArc? From their central southern location, RentArc are perfectly placed to support you when you need to rent welding, cutting or positioning equipment, in the south of the UK and beyond. Whether it’s a long-term contract on a large project, some planned or reactive maintenance, or…
Breathe Clean and Fresh Air with the most Versatile Optrel PAPR System The Optrel Swiss Air respiratory protection system is independent of the helmet or other equipment used and is therefore the most versatile Optrel respiratory protection system available. It can be used with a construction/industrial helmet, weldCap® or without…
Did you receive the HSE e-bulletin on metal fabricators?Last month, the Health and Safety Executive wrote to fabricated metal businesses across Great Britain to check the risks of welding fumes and metalworking fluids are being managed. If your business receives a letter, you should respond as soon as possible and by…
Last month Isle of Wight’s CECAMM College hosted an Open Day, with students and staff on hand to showcase some of the great things they do, including Marine, Electronics, Composites and Mechanical Engineering. We paid a visit before the big day to see the Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 Compact Virtual Welder Training System in…
Rapid Welding has been importing and exporting goods for over a decade, and these years of experience helped us prepare for January 1st 2021, putting us in the best possible position to enable our customers and ourselves to trade competitively, quickly and easily, as the UK moves forward independent of the…
Legal and Regulatory RequirementsAre you aware of your full responsibilities in regards to LEV Testing under the COSHH 9 Regulations? Your responsibilities combined with ensuring that your machines are inspected and Validated to work within certain industries, can be a lot to keep track of, but Rapid Welding is here to help….
Designed with welders, for welders – The Lincoln Electric Powertec range is the ideal solution for industrial applications. With its integrated and compact body, the Powertec series is the latest in inverter based compact welders for MIG/MAG and MMA welding. Developed and tested under the hardest industrial conditions, these welding machines offer perfect handling and can…