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The Future’s Bright. The Future is Laser Welding
The future of welding is here, bathed in the brilliant beam of the laser. Gone are the days of brute force and messy heat; laser welding offers a delicate touch, unmatched precision, and a world of opportunities for industries both old and new. In our first blog of 2024, we’re…
December Focus On…Attracting the Next Generation of Welders with Welding Cobots
What Next for Automated Welding? Welding – an age-old craft that forms the foundation of structural stability, now standing at the edge of an evolution. Here we take a closer look into the way welding cobots are reshaping the industry. This is a huge subject to cover so we are…
Introducing the SPIDERHAND® Range of Welding Gloves – NEW at Rapid Welding
“When Roy visits and says he has a new product I should try, he never disappoints. Anyone who thinks a pair of gloves is just a pair of gloves haven’t tried these! Comfy like an old pair of slippers from the word go, SPIDERHAND® gets the thumbs up from me!” …
The Future of Welding: Innovations on the Horizon
In the dynamic world of manufacturing and construction, the importance of welding remains steadfast. Welding, an age-old craft, has consistently evolved to meet the needs of diverse industries, from automotive to aerospace. As we hope you know by now, the Rapid Welding team are committed to keeping our clients at…
September Focus On…Hypertherm Associates
Hypertherm Associates Did you know that Hypertherm Associates is the overarching corporate brand over a portfolio of world-class industrial cutting and shaping technology solutions? If you weren’t aware yet, take a look now to see a family of products that are designed to work together. Plus you may be able…
August Focus On…URKO Clamps
All About URKO URKO began its activity in 1927 by manufacturing furniture locks and construction. Subsequently, a new line of hand tools was incorporated, particularly the Clamping Tools. Over the years, it has developed new and qualified products until reaching, at the current stage, the recognition of a multitude of users…
Revolutionise the way you work with Powermax SYNC!
Hello Time Savings Hello Profit Hello Productivity Shaping Possibility Hypertherm introduces the SYNC series, the next generation of Powermax 65 / 85 / 105 plasma systems. Unlike any other plasma systems on the market, the Powermax SYNC series features built-in intelligence and a revolutionary single-piece cartridge consumable. All this combined…
Innovative Optrel
With their industry leading innovations, Optrel gives customers and users enormous advantages world-wide. They have developed several innovations: the ADF with true colour view, welding helmets with low light state shade level 2.0, and the first autopilot automatic adjusting shade level for welders. Here are some of our favourites… The New Optrel…
Kemppi SuperSnake GTX: The Ultimate Distance Wire Feeding System
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…
April Focus On…Breathe Clean and Fresh Air with the most Versatile Optrel PAPR System
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…
CECAMM Open Day – Update on Lincoln Electric VR Welding System
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…
Lincoln Electric: Powertec Series
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…
November Focus On…Introducing the Kemppi X5 FastMig
Rapid’s Monthly Spotlight30% off Package Prices and FREE Wise Performance Software*Elevate your welding performance with the X5 FastMig, with this fantastic discount & free Wise arc process software with every machine ordered until 31/12/2020.Wise Steel – Wise Fusions – Wise Penetration+ Use voucher code “KEMX530” for 30% discount* off our package prices. Experience next-generation steel welding…
November Focus On…Introducing the Kemppi X5 FastMig
EXTRAORDINARY ARC WELDING PRODUCTIVITY 30% on Package Prices and FREE Wise Performance Software* Elevate your welding performance with X5 FastMig with this fantastic discount & receive free Wise arc process software with every machine ordered until 31/12/2020. Wise Steel – Wise Fusions – Wise Penetration+ Experience next-generation steel welding with X5 FastMig,…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin