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Welding

WELDING

Welding uses heat and filler material to join metals like steel and aluminum, creating strong, durable joints. Common in construction, manufacturing, and automotive repair, a full setup includes welders, protective gear, consumables, and fixtures for safe, efficient work.

Welders

MIG, TIG, Stick, Cobots, and more.

Multi Process Welders

Multi Process Welders

Combine multiple welding processes into one unit.

MIG Welders

MIG Welders

Used on a variety of metals & alloys, it employs a wire electrode to join the metals.

TIG Welders

TIG Welders

The strongest weld type with high tensile strength, it uses a long-lasting electrode & separate filler material.

Stick Welders

Stick Welders

Uses an electrode covered in flux (the stick) to isolate the weld from environmental contamination.

Gas Welders

Gas Welders

Uses gas & oxygen to weld & cut, without electricity.

Engine Driven Welders

Engine Driven Welders

Used in the field when electricity is unavailable.

Cobots

Cobots

Robots do repetitive welding tasks, so a human welder can do intricate & complicated welding.

Welding Tools & Accessories

Welding tools & accessories support the primary components of the welding process. Products like wire feeders, guns, and torches are essential tools to make the strongest weld joint.

Wire Feeders
Wire Feeders
Welding Guns & Torches
Welding Guns & Torches
Welding Fixturing, Marking & Preparation
Welding Fixturing, Marking & Preparation
Welding Cable Grounds, Connectors & Reels
Welding Cable Grounds, Connectors & Reels
Welding Accessories
Welding Accessories

Filler Metals & Welding Consumables

Welding wire, brazing rods, & electrode sticks melt when heated & create a weld joint. The filler largely depends on the weld process and what metals are being welded.

Welding Equipment & Fixtures

Welding blankets, curtains & screens keep unprotected people & equipment safe from damage. Welding workbenches, tables & carts help welders perform their job more ergonomically; and cylinder carts, hose reels, and mats are essential accessories to improve efficiency.

Welding Blankets, Curtains & Screens
Welding Blankets, Curtains & Screens
Welding Tables
Welding Tables
Welding Mats
Welding Mats
Welding Carts
Welding Carts
Welding Hose Reels
Welding Hose Reels
Welding Cylinder & Torch Carts
Welding Cylinder & Torch Carts
Welding Workbenches
Welding Workbenches

Protective Welding Gear

Welding produces harmful fumes, white hot slag, IR radiation, & intensely-bright light, so protective gear is essential. Welding helmets, gloves, & jackets protect individuals, goggles & glasses protect welders, and fume extractors clear the air.

Fume Extractors
Fume Extractors
Welding Helmets & Lenses
Welding Helmets & Lenses
Welding Gloves
Welding Gloves
Welding Jackets
Welding Jackets
Welding Safety Glasses & Goggles
Welding Safety Glasses & Goggles

Plasma Cutting

Plasma cuts faster & more precisely than sawing, grinding, or other methods and produces less waste. It is used in manufacturing, automotive, construction, and other applications.

SOLDERING

Soldering is different than welding, and is used primarily to join thin or soft metal & delicate items like wire, which makes it ideal for electronics, plumbing, and automotive manufacturing. “Solder” refers to the filler material and is very conductive.

Solder

Solder

The low-melting point filler used to solder connectors & fittings.

Soldering Flux

Soldering Flux

Flux paste or powder cleans & prepares the metal for soldering.

Soldering Irons & Tips

Soldering Irons & Tips

Irons accept tips and used to melt the solder to make a connection.

Soldering Torches & Tools

Soldering Torches & Tools

Essential torches, guns, & tools needed to solder a joint or connection.

Soldering Stations

Soldering Stations

Made with magnifiers, clips, & holders to make soldering efficient.

Welding FAQ

What are the four types of arc welding?

The four types of arc welding are gas tungsten arc (TIG), gas metal arc (MIG), shielded metal arc (stick), and flux-core arc. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or metal inert gas welding (MIG) welds two pieces of metal by melting a continuous piece of consumable wire electrode and the base metal to form a strong bond. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create an arc which then melts the metal base. Stick welding is a common and versatile type of arc welding that uses an electrode coated in flux material which protects the weld from air contaminants. Flux-core arc welding uses a tubular wire filled with flux to provide additional shielding to protect the weld from contaminants.

What is the arc welding process?

Arc welding relies on an electric arc to produce intense heat which melts base metals at their joints causing the metals to intermix and, once cooled and solidified, forms a strong, metallurgical bond. Ideal for creating large durable and heavy structures.

What is the soldering process?

With the use of a soldering iron, soldering joins two pieces of metal together by melting a filler metal called solder to create a strong bond. Ideal for delicate projects like fusing small metal electronic components and circuitry.

What torch is used in welding?

Gas welding uses an oxy-acetylene torch to burn a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas to weld metals like steel and aluminum. Used in TIG Welding, TIG Torches melt a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a precise weld. MIG Torches feeds a consumable wire electrode to create a strong bond. Plasma Torches are used in Plasma Cutting applications to create a plasma arc that cuts or welds metals with high precision.

What kind of torch do you use for soldering?

Soldering irons and butane torches are typically used to solder metals together.

Welding

From welding machines to welding safety equipment and accessories, Global Industrial has everything needed to get the job done. We offer welding safety equipment such as welding helmets, gloves, and protective clothing to ensure the safety of the user during the welding process. There is also an extensive selection of soldering tools, welding curtains, fume extractors, & gas welding. Welding accessories available, including welding wire, electrodes, and welding tips. Browse our full selection of welding supplies today.