Our focus for this month is on the ESAB Rogue welding range, which was launched in 2021. ESAB has a rich in history of innovation within the industry and designed the rogue range for welders who undertake general fabrication, maintenance, repair, agriculture and DIY/home projects. ESAB celebrate 120 years of…
Industrial. Professional. Battery-powered. Whether you are Stick or TIG welding, ESAB’s Renegade VOLT™ 200i allows you to weld completely off the grid thanks to its patented attachment battery box. Lightweight and portable, this versatile battery powered welder means remote, hard to reach locations without access to AC mains power won’t be a barrier to…
Some Sad News It is with great sadness that we share the news our esteemed colleague and friend, Gary Bull (Bully), passed away on the 16th April 2024.Gary has been a valued part of the Rapid family since 2007, and prior to that, a friend of the company for 15 years….
Join Us. Watch the Experts. Have a Go! Our Open House event this March is offering the fantastic opportunity to mingle with industry professionals from a variety of leading companies. With lots of live demonstrations planned, you can look forward to seeing some of the latest welding technology and equipment, and even have a go yourself!In preparation,…
Only 6 days left to show us your mettle (work)! Tick Tock, watch the clock!Time is running our for the final Welding Warrior competition of the year, and then we will be having something special in December! If you’ve got a project you’re particularly proud of, you know the drill!Take a…
Although we’re midway into April, there’s still time to enter this month’s Welding Warrior competition! Up for grabs are an amazing £60 M&S voucher courtesy of UltraMag Inspection Services, as well as a Rapid beanie and mug! Our latest competition runs until the 30th April, so head over to our Facebook page now and show…
Rapid remains fully open and supporting our colleagues, customers and industry worldwide in these difficult times. Stay safe. It’s now been just over a year that Britain went into its first lockdown. This month, as we edge closer to the next step in the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, it’s exciting…
Deciding to start out in the welding and metal working industry is a great choice of career path and a challenging, fun and addictive skill to learn as a hobby, too. But what do you need to get started? With so many products available on the market, we’ve cherry picked…
Christmas definitely isn’t just for kids. So come on, with Santa almost ready to load his sleigh it’s time to start thinking not only about your own Christmas wish list, but also what to buy the welder in your life. If you’re short on a few ideas, here’s a little…
The ESAB Sentinel A50 – Auto Darkening Welding HelmetIf you’re after crystal clear visibility and amazing comfort from your welding helmet, then it might be worth checking out the new ESAB Sentinel. Incorporating next generation technology, the Sentinel features adjustable 5 point head gear ensuring an individual fit for a range of…
ESAB Gas Inspectors Courses. If not properly maintained, Gas equipment can be a hazard, and using unsafe or unchecked equipment could result in serious injuries in the work place. The importance of relevant and regular checks on the integrity and safety of equipment and the potential defects and hazards that…