When it comes to welding, safety should always be the number one priority. Welding involves high temperatures, bright arcs and harmful fumes, making protective equipment essential for keeping yourself safe and productive. One of the most critical pieces of safety gear is your welding helmet. Not only does it shield…
In April this year, Rapid will be 35 years old, and so much has changed since brothers Roy, an Aircraft Approved Welder, and Rob, a Ministry Approved Senior Design Engineer, started the company from scratch in 1990. Back then, Rapid sold equipment from companies such as Norman Butters, T &…
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…