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ESAB Rogue
ESAB Rogue EMP 210 PRO is an inverter-based multi-process welding system designed to address all your welding project needs, from light fabrication to repair and maintenance. The system features industrial-grade arc performance and full-featured controls that allow the welder to fine-tune arc characteristics based on the welding material.
The Rapid Welding Blogs and Latest News

How Roy Turned a Passion for Welding into Rapid Welding
Can you remember the careers quiz at school, the multiple-choice questionnaire that supposedly matched you to your perfect job, with answers ranging from very insightful to completely misleading?
Now imagine the teacher’s horror when

Picking the right welding helmet to keep you safe
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…

Five Tips for Staying Safe While Welding
When you’re adding the final touches to a project or getting stuck into a big welding job, staying safe is extremely important. Your safety should always come first, and you’re in charge of making sure it does. Skipping safety steps can lead to serious injuries, time off work, or even…

Kemppi: Leading the Way in Arc Welding Innovation
When it comes to arc welding, Kemppi is a name that stands out. For over 70 years, this Finnish company has been at the forefront of the industry, constantly pushing boundaries to improve welding quality and efficiency. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, Kemppi’s solutions are designed…

Your Guide to Our 10 Most Popular Welding Products of 2024
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 &…

Season’s Greetings from Rapid Welding
Thank you to all our customers! As 2024 draws to a close, the team at Rapid hope you have a restful and enjoyable festive period. All of us at Rapid want to thank all our customers and suppliers for their continued support during 2024. We look forward to being there for you next year…

November Focus On…LC Lasers
This month we are focusing on the exciting world of Laser Welding and the latest laser machine by LC Lasers. LC Lasers is an industrial manufacturing company dedicated to design, build and market all types of equipment and solutions in the laser world. LC currently focuses on three main sectors in the industrial…

Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (October 2024)
In this month’s newsletter, we will be congratulating our latest Welding Wizardry Giveaway Winner, breaking down the benefits of Helix Welding Helmets & ESAB Air Fed Helmets and how to claim your FREE Deluxe Cable Set with the EWM Pico 160. Welding Wizardry Winner! Thanks to everyone who took part…
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