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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…
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…
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…
Welding Curtains, Strips & Screens
The welder is protected with a welding mask and protective clothing, but have you considered the bystanders who are also exposed to hazards created by the welding process? It is important to protect bystanders too as unprotected exposure to welding can cause illnesses like conjunctivitis, arc eye, cataract and skin…
The New Optrel Crystal Welding Helmet – Prepare to be enlightened!
But you should, given that the new Optrel Crystal welding helmet offers a practically unclouded, clear view of your working environment. With an incredibly low Shade 2 light state and almost perfect colour spectrum of the CLT2.0, for the first time, welders have the ability to see what is really…
Welding Helmet Buying Guide
Not too sure which helmet is right for you? Check out this buying guide to help you choose! One of the most essential pieces of equipment when welding is a welding helmet. The welding helmet plays multiple health and safety roles during the welding process. The correct helmet should provide complete…
“Plymovent cares about the air you breathe.”
Let’s face it, clean air is something most of us take for granted, and sometimes we forget how vitally important it is in industries such as welding, construction and engineering, where invisible air pollutants like welding fumes, dust and oil mist can have very serious implications on our health following…
The Powermax30® AIR is Delivering BIG performance
The Powermax30® AIR delivers BIG performance in a small-size, lightweight unit. A professional-grade plasma system, the Powermax30® Air features its own built-in air compressor for high portability and quick, easy cutting, allowing for operation absolutely anywhere there’s single-phase power. Not only this, but coupled with the highly effective moisture removal system, the Powermax30® Air…
ESAB Sentinel A50 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, now available from Rapid
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…
NEW Product Alert – PLYMOVENT MobilePro
The MobilePro – Perfect for removing welding fumes when working in confined spaces and areas difficult to reach. As successor to the MobileOne, the Plymovent MobilePro offers flexible, self cleaning solutions for mobile welding fume extraction – designed with the professional welder in mind. Thoughtfully built with rigid metal housing and swivel…
Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition: The Kemppi Fitweld Evo 300 is now available from Rapid!
Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition! A perfect solution to tack welding with large, heavy machinery, in busy or confined areas, and with difficult-to-move or position equipment. As a Kemppi Premium Dealer, and a company dedicated to bringing to market the products our customers really want, Rapid is delighted to announce…
Hypertherm HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables Available From Rapid NOW!
Working in confined or hard to reach spaces? Hypertherm’s HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables for Powermax systems might just be the solution. Compatible with the T45v torches for the Powermax45 and the Duramax LT for the Powermax30 XP, HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables provide extra reach – over 3 inches beyond standard Hyperthem consumables – allowing for improved…
Choosing the Right Welding Helmet for You
The type of welding you do determines which welding helmet is right for you, and factors such as working environment, welding applications, materials, and the amount of time spent welding must all be considered. Regarding PPE, a welding helmet is one of the most essential pieces of kit a welder must invest in. It protects the wearer’s…
Plymovent Diluter – for a cleaner, healthier work environment
Suitable ventilation and air cleaning solutions are a must to protect employees and sensitive equipment from welding fumes. The Diluter from Plymovent is a stand alone air cleaning solution designed for light to medium welding processes and developed to reduce and control the background concentration of welding fumes in a workshop. First…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin