Posted on February-02-2025
Nowadays, buying welding gear can cause high operational costs and, over time this could add up. Rising costs of living persuade many people to sell belongings – especially items you may not use often. With manufacturing jobs, it is important to keep the gear you use at high quality to avoid risks.
This is where the term hiring is most valuable. Try not to take the route of leaning towards the cheapest welding tools, it may seem cost-friendly but in the long term could contribute to health and safety risks. Hiring your welding gear is a beneficial process that, all the while keeps your costs down. Buying is still great for lower-costing equipment yet machines and larger tools are a great rental option.
In this blog, we will be looking at how the right welding gear reduces any risks and benefits to your welding hobby/career!
As useful as welding is to us, it certainly comes with several risks for the welders themselves. Most careers come with hazards, some being minor which welders still experience yet they can also be life-threatening if precautions are not taken. Therefore, it is vital for all professionals or hobbyists in welding, to read about a few risks they are exposed to:
Compact or separate MIG welders often feature better heat management and portability, which can help reduce the amount of time a welder spends in high-heat environments, ultimately helping to minimise heat-related exhaustion or burns. All of which can be hired from a professional welding company.
PPE (personal protective equipment), should be used correctly to avoid this type of harm. Examples of protective equipment would be heat-protective gloves, and fire-resistant clothing (jackets).
Welders should pose great ventilation options such as renting fume extractors. These systems use powerful suction to pull welding fumes away from the work area and filter them before the air is released back into the environment. Investing in great mask protection such as respirators is a must – again buy your PPE, it’s vital for human health!
There are several other reasons welding can be dangerous such as noise damage, and electric shock risks, and finding the right equipment for you really does make significant positivity on your health.
Welding equipment rentals allow welders to access the latest safety technology without having to purchase expensive high-end machines. Many modern welders are designed with built-in protective features such as automatic shutoff mechanisms, overload protection, and arc stability systems, which help reduce electrical hazards and minimise the risk of burns, shocks, and other injuries.
Secondly, the flexibility of renting welding gear allows companies to choose equipment that meets specific job requirements. Whether it’s a quieter, has more portable machine for outdoor work, or a heavy-duty system for industrial settings, hiring ensures welders are working with the right tool for the job, reducing the chance of accidents or overexposure to harmful conditions.
Keep welding to great standards, just without a huge payout. Our range of equipment to hire at Arc Welding Services allows welders to get back to the job safely and efficiently.
At Arc Welding Services, we offer a range of high-quality welding equipment and expert advice to help you find the right solution for your needs. If you’re unsure whether your current equipment needs replacing, or if you’re looking to upgrade to the latest technology, don’t hesitate to contact us on 0121327 2249. We also have an online enquiry form that you can complete and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
