Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (Feb 2022)


Offering superior ergonomics and excellent productivity, the SPEEDTEC Pulse range is suitable for GMAW, FCAW-G, FCAW-S, Pulsed MIG, GTAW, SMAW, CAG processes.
Built to withstand industrial environments, the SPEEDTEC 400SP and 500SP Ready to Weld Packages are modular in design and can be configured to meet your requirements, with a wide range of options and accessories to complement.
Check out the video below to find out more about the SPEEDTEC!
Power sources are available in two versions: 420A@100% and 500A@60%, with a choice of separate wire feeders, standard LF52D for basic use or the advanced LF56D for more demanding applications.
Hit the button below to browse the SPEEDTEC range and be sure to use the promo code SPEEDTECSP30 for 30% off!
Offer available whilst stocks last


Last month we brought you the OPTREL SWISS AIR PAPR TH3 Air Fed Half-Mask System, and now the most versatile OPTREL respiratory protection system available can be enjoyed with 20% off!
Bringing clean air into your environment and allowing you to work completely independently, the OPTREL SWISS AIR PAPR TH3 Air Fed Half-Mask System is suitable for welding, plasma cutting, grinding, metalworking and woodwork, as well as industrial and medical applications, healthcare, demolition, agriculture, construction, waste disposal and recycling.
As trained and certified distributors for the Swiss Air System, our team are fully qualified and on-hand to give you expert advice and instruction. Please feel free to call us with any questions.
For 20% OFF, use Promo Code: SWISSAIR20
Offer available whilst stocks last


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.
CECAMM demonstrated the a Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 Compact Virtual Welder Training System at the event, and a month on we caught up with them to see how they’ve been getting on with it.
Not only was the System a hit at the Open Day, but CECAMM found it so helpful that they’ve decided to invest in one themselves!


Our February Welding Warrior Winner will be announced on the 28th February 2022.
If you’re currently working on a project, there’s still time to share it with us on Rapid’s Facebook page and be in with a chance of winning a £60 Marks & Spencer voucher courtesy of UltraMag Inspection Services, along with a Rapid Beanie and Mug.