Welding wire, rods, hoses and tips are all crucial elements when it comes to welding technology. Welding wire is a slim metal wire which fuses metal pieces together when ignited. The rods can either be consumable or non-consumable and disintegrate to form a bonding material which holds two pieces together. 

Welding hoses come in three main sizes - A, B and C - with the different sizes made to suit different types of gas use. A sized hoses are generally used for light gas, B sized hoses are the most common and used for oxy-fuel applications and C sized hoses are more robust and mainly used for heavy-duty cutting.

Cutting and welding torches are the main parts of any cutting or welding project. These torches distribute high levels of concentrated heat to either completely cut through a piece of metal or to fuse two pieces of metal together. When choosing an appropriate torch, it’s crucial to have the types of metal you will be working with in mind and purchase a torch accordingly.

Finally, it’s very important to have the right kind of protective gear at all times during your project. This means having the correct earth clamps, flashback arrestors, welding shields, goggles and gloves to ensure that your project is completed to a high standard without putting you in jeopardy.

If you are looking to complete a construction project - whether that’s in a commercial or domestic capacity - you’re likely to need steel and iron supplies as well as welding materials and possibly a fabrication service. If you’re looking for any of this in the West Midlands, look no further than Underwood Steel who are your best choice in the region.

To find out more, please feel free to contact us today. You can find us at our Hereford head office Underwoods Steel Stockholders Ltd, Barrs Court Works, Off Widemarsh St, Hereford, HR4 9LR, call us on 01432 265757 or email us at esales@underwoods-steels.co.uk.