In the world of welding, where precision, reliability, and performance are paramount, making the right equipment choices can be a game-changer. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just stepping into the welding industry, having access to the best tools can make all the difference. That's why we're thrilled to announce a pivotal moment in our journey—our partnership with RedRock Automation, a global welding equipment rental specialist. With this collaboration, we are taking a giant leap forward in providing comprehensive solutions for all your welding and industrial needs.
EWS Hire: Where Expertise Meets Variety
EWS has been at the forefront of the welding industry for over 50 years. Our commitment to excellence and dedication to serving our customers' evolving needs have driven us to accumulate a wealth of knowledge. When you choose us for your welding equipment rental needs, you're choosing expertise you can trust.
One of the most exciting aspects of our partnership is the unmatched variety of innovative equipment it brings to the table. With a joint fleet of thousands of hire units, we offer a comprehensive range of welding equipment and accessories that cater to every welding application ensuring that you get precisely what you need for every welding job. Here are some of the industries our heavy-duty welding equipment can be found in:
Cutting-Edge Welding Equipment
Our partnership grants access to the latest and most advanced welding equipment technologies. You can stay ahead of the curve by utilising equipment that incorporates the newest innovations and latest specifications.
More specifically, our revamped fleet extends to include a more comprehensive range of the follow categories:
Conventional and self-aligning Welding Rotators
Our 1t -1600t capacity industrial welding rotators are the solution to cylindrical vessel rotating and handling problems.
Key Features:
- 100% Steel Construction: The material construction of our heavy duty welding rotators ensure maximum strength and longevity, even for the most demanding welding applications.
- Polyurethane Tyres: These tyres provide superior load cushioning, minimising shock and protecting the drive unit.
- Remote-Control Pendant: Offers full control over rotation speed, forward, and reverse motion for increased precision, operator comfort and productivity.
- High Load Capacity: Our conventional rotators boast a capacity of up to 2000 tonnes, ideal for handling massive pressure vessels and boilers. Self-aligning rotators offer a capacity of up to 20 tonnes, perfect for various sized cylindrical workpieces.
Applications:
Our rotators are indispensable across various welding operations, including:
- Turning tanks, boilers, and pressure vessels
- Handling any cylindrical vessel within the rotator specifications
- Industrial welding operations requiring robust support
Welding Positioners & Welding Headstocks
Our 150kgs-100t capacity welding positioners are your solution for enhanced productivity, safety and higher-quality welds, providing the quickest and most efficient means of rotating and tilting workpieces through 360 degrees.
Standard Positioners Key Features:
- Free-Standing Unit: Our floor-mounted welding positioners provide stability and ease of placement.
- Robust Steel Fabrication: Ensures long-lasting durability for even the most demanding welding applications.
- Variable Table Speed Control: Adjustable welding positioner speed allows for customisation to match different weld types and materials.
- Round T-Slotted Tables: Offers superior versatility for diverse clamping configurations and workpiece sizes.
- Table Tilt and Elevation: Tilting welding positioners enable optimal positioning and accessibility for complex welds.
- Enclosed Electronic Controls: Provides shielding from dust and debris, reducing the risk of malfunctions.
- Remote Pendant Control: Offers convenient operation for improved workflow and operator comfort.
Hydraulic Welding Positioners
For even more complex workpiece geometries, our hydraulic positioners offer unparalleled precision and control. Featuring adjustable rotation speeds and high-angle rotation, these positioners ensure unparalleled precision and control.
Key Features:
- Non-Return Valve Design: Ensures stability during tilting and height adjustments, preventing unwanted movement.
- 3-Axis Movement: Effortlessly handle complex workpiece geometries for complete weld accessibility with our 360 degree welding positioners.
- Smooth Operation: Guarantees smooth and controlled movement for optimal weld results.
- Earth Facility (800amp): Ensures an efficient and safe welding environment.
- Robust Construction and Variable Speed Control: Built to withstand heavy use with customisable settings for diverse welding projects.
Applications:
Welding positioners are essential in numerous industries, including:
- Heavy Fabrication: Ideal for handling massive weldments in construction, shipbuilding, and other heavy industries.
- Aerospace: Precise control and manoeuvrability for intricate welds on delicate aerospace parts.
- Automotive Fabrication Equipment: Streamline welding processes on car frames, chassis, and other automotive components.
- Petrochemical: Perfectly designed for safe and efficient welding in the demanding petrochemical industry.
- Marine: Facilitates high-quality welds on ships, boats, and other marine vessels.
Welding Column & Boom Manipulators
Equipping your workshop with our extended range of column and boom manipulators will be a game-changer for optimising efficiency in large-scale welding projects.
Key Features:
- Custom Configurations: Tailored to fit specific job requirements, ensuring perfect integration with your existing processes, and boosting operational efficiency.
- Versatile Welding Processes: Compatible with SAW, TIG, and MIG/MAG processes, enhancing production speed and quality.
- Operator Comfort: Reduces the physical strain on welders by automating the movement of the weld head, increasing productivity.
- Precision and Stability: Rigid construction of columns and beams ensures precise support, leading to consistent, high-quality welds.
- Enhanced Safety: Includes features like cross-arm lifting chain transmission and falling prevention devices, providing a safer working environment.
- Intuitive Controls: Remote pendant operation with 24V low voltage control circuit certified by European CE Mark, ensuring safe and reliable usage.
- 360-Degree Rotation: Lockable rotation capability allows for comprehensive access to the workpiece, facilitating complex welds with ease.
- Integration with Tracking and Recovery Systems: Can be equipped with arc and flux recovery systems, ensuring efficiency and reducing waste.
Applications:
Our heavy-duty welding manipulators are a perfect solution for various industrial applications, including:
- Pressure Vessel Fabrication: Guarantees precise and durable welds critical for high-pressure environments.
- Tubular Section Welding: Facilitates efficient welding of long, tubular structures with unparalleled ease.
- Cylindrical Workpiece Welding: Allows for efficient and high-quality welding of cylindrical structures like pipes and tanks.
- Boiler Manufacturing Equipment: Enhances boiler production by providing stable and precise welding capabilities.
Welding Turntables
Your projects should not go without our industrial welding turntables. Their load capacities (5 to 50 tonnes) and heavy-duty precision design ensure smooth and consistent rotation, making them the most cost-efficient way to optimise your welding processes for heavy-duty welding projects
Key Features:
- Heavy-Duty Precision Design: Built to withstand rigorous industrial use, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent performance.
- Double Gear Boxes: Ensures smooth rotation and prevents backlash, enhancing weld precision and reducing mechanical wear.
- Smooth Acceleration and Deceleration: Provides stable operation, reducing the likelihood of errors and improving weld quality.
- Various Speed Settings: Customisable forward and reverse motions to suit different welding requirements, increasing flexibility.
- Heavy-Duty Cadmium Plated Slip Rings: Securely mount workpieces, ensuring stability during the welding process.
Applications:
Welding turntables are versatile tools suitable for numerous applications, including:
- Fit-Up and Assembly: Ideal for aligning and assembling components before welding.
- Integrated Cladding and Overlay: Enhances the application of protective layers on metal surfaces.
- Rotational Welding: Perfect for welding circular components such as pipes, flanges, and other tubular workpieces.
- Heavy Fabrication: Essential for handling large and heavy components with precision and ease.
Our revamped fleet allows us to progress another step forward towards expanding the automation welding technologies we offer our customers. Whether you require Multi-Process Welding Equipment, Wire Feeders, Rotators, Column & Boom, Positioners, Generator hire…the list goes on but we've got you covered for all your small and large-scale welding projects.
Flexibility Tailored to Your Needs
We understand that every welding project is unique, which is why we offer flexible rental options. Whether your requirements call for weekly, monthly, or long-term rentals, we can guarantee that we have the right solution for you. This flexibility ensures that you can align your equipment rental with the specific demands of your welding projects, without any unnecessary financial burden.
The Full Solution: Everything You Need with EWS
Our commitment to being your one-stop welding solution provider goes beyond equipment rental. At EWS, we believe in the value of providing the full spectrum of support. Our customers have access to technical advice from our seasoned experts, giving you the confidence to tackle any welding project or application. Additionally, selected equipment comes with the option to buy at the end of the hire period, ensuring that you can secure the tools you've come to rely on.
Need more reasons for Welding Equipment Rental?
While the benefits of our partnership with RedRock Automation are substantial, the advantages of renting welding equipment extend beyond mere availability. Here are some compelling reasons why renting your welding equipment can be a strategic decision for your business:
Try Before You Buy
According to a 2023 study by the Freedonia Group, a market research firm, 62% of manufacturers reported experiencing difficulty finding the right equipment for their needs when making a direct purchase. Renting allows you to test different models and ensure compatibility with your specific projects.
Cost Savings
Heavy-duty automation equipment can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of pounds. Keeping up with the best welding equipment technologies can have a hefty price tag and can consequentially limit your ability to invest in other areas of your business or take on new projects. One of the most significant advantages of equipment rental is the cost-saving potential. By avoiding the upfront investment in the latest high-sec equipment, you can allocate your resources more efficiently across your projects.
Eco-Conscious Benefits
A 2021 lifecycle assessment study by the American Welding Society found that manufacturing a single welding machine can generate up to 10,000 kg of CO2 emissions. Reducing the demand for manufacturing new equipment contributes to sustainability efforts by extending the lifecycle of existing machines. Additionally, EWS’ hire fleet is equipped with the latest industry technologies, guaranteeing you energy-efficient equipment built with sustainable practices in mind.
Adaptability
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highlights that 72% of contractors experience project scope changes that require adjustments to equipment needs. Renting provides the flexibility to adapt to these changes seamlessly. You can easily switch to different equipment or upgrade when necessary with EWS' hire packages.
Reduced Maintenance Burden
Maintaining complex welding equipment can be costly. Our rental equipment is not only of the latest spec but it is well-maintained and ready to be put into operation. This eliminates the need for costly maintenance and repairs, saving you the risk of downtime and resources.
Our partnership with RedRock Automation marks a transformative moment in our journey towards Distributing the tools to build stronger communities. Explore the full potential of your welding projects with EWS’ hire fleet. Whether you're looking for equipment or technical advice, we've got it all.
