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Welders Gift Guide 2019
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…
Panther Safety Range
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…
Meet the team – Richard
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…
Introduction to Arc / Stick Welding
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…
Optrel Crystal with e3000 10Hr PAPR package has been replaced with the new e3000X 18Hr PAPR system
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…
Rent, lease or buy welding equipment?
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,…
Rapid Welding is pleased to announce that we are now official distributors for Furick
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…
Choosing the best way to clean your TIG Welds . . .
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…
A very happy Rapid customer . . .
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…
The new Speedglas G5-01 flip-up heavy-duty welding helmet
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…
Welding Fumes: On-Torch Extraction
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….
Can I connect a CK torch to my TIG machine?
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…
Rapid are proud to have been awarded ISO 9001 certification for the fifth consecutive year
Rapid are proud to have been awarded ISO 9001 certification for the fifth consecutive year. This award is an internationally recognised standard which specifies requirements for a quality management system. Here at Rapid, we have demonstrated our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet our customer’s needs. This…
Introducing the new MasterTig from Kemppi . . .
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…
19 year old MasterTig still going for many years to come
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…
Crystal clear vision and the ultimate respiratory protection . . .
The new Optrel Crystal 2.0 is now available from Rapid as a complete air-fed package. What could you achieve with a practically unclouded and clear view of your working environment? The new Crystal 2.0 sets a new record with an incredibly low shade 2 light state. This new development reduces the need for a…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin