Repair and service of welding equipment

At Truflame we can repair and service welding equipment from a wide range of welding brands including being a service centre for ESAB. Our service and repair department understands how frustrating, time-consuming and costly a broken welding machine can be to your business. This is why we pride ourselves on a quick turnaround when it comes to the repair of your welding machines. What can go wrong with your kit?

Common Welding Equipment Issues

Welding equipment, like any machinery, is subject to wear and tear. Some of the most common problems you might face include:

Power Supply Issues: Poor connections, faulty power sources, or fluctuating voltage can cause your welding machine to stop working or function inconsistently.
Torch Problems: Nozzle clogs, worn-out tips, or malfunctioning trigger switches can lead to irregular arc starts or improper welds.
Overheating: Welding equipment that overheats, either due to extended use or poor ventilation, may shut down or cause damage to internal components.
Wire Feeding Issues: If you use MIG welders, wire feed problems like bird nesting or erratic wire feed rates can significantly disrupt your welding process.
Electrical Failures: Broken circuits, damaged control boards, or frayed wiring can result in complete machine failure or pose safety hazards.

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

Regular maintenance is key to keeping your welding equipment functioning efficiently. Here are some routine checks and upkeep tasks that can help prevent costly breakdowns:

Inspect Power Cables and Connections: Make sure that your power cables are free from damage and securely connected. Loose or damaged cables can cause erratic performance or safety hazards.
Clean the Equipment: Dust, dirt, and metal shavings can build up inside the machine and around vents, leading to overheating or inefficient operation. Regularly clean your machine and the surrounding area to prevent this.
Check Consumables: Inspect your torch’s consumables, including nozzles, tips, and diffusers. Replacing these parts when they wear out ensures consistent, quality welds.
Coolant and Airflow: Make sure the ventilation system is working correctly and clean out any blocked air intakes. For liquid-cooled welders, ensure coolant levels are adequate.
Calibration: Occasionally, your welding machine may need calibration to ensure accuracy in its voltage and amperage outputs. This keeps your welds precise and consistent.

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At Truflame Welding Equipment we have over 60 years of experience within the welding industry and have developed extensive knowledge when it comes to the supply and repair of a range of welding equipment.

Our dedicated service and repair department deals with a range of welding equipment from all over the UK daily. This has given us a well-deserved and enviable reputation as one of the UK’s most well-known and respected welding suppliers. Truflame focuses on customer satisfaction and endeavours to reduce the amount of time you are stuck without your equipment. Constantly improving our quality of service and working for a prompt turnaround where possible.

Recently we have seen an expansion of our service department with more experience, new knowledge and skills to help you manage the service and repair of your welding equipment. Our service team now have a combined experience of over 65 years to share with you.

Andy Swift - long standing service engineer

Unlike many of our competitors, we can repair printed circuit boards (PCB) at a component level to help minimize the cost of replacing complete boards. Often one of the most common and expensive products. As well as supplying a wide variety of spare parts including rectifiers, wire feed motors and water cooler pumps.

All our work is undertaken by our trained and certified staff using our specialist testing facilities.

Here's what Truflame can do for you:

Emergency Breakdown: Breakdowns are sometimes unavoidable and can bring you to a halt which is why we'll get out to you as soon as possible!
LEV Testing: Did you know its COSHH regulations to get all LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) Systems tested regularly? This ensures there's no damage, wear, leaks or blockages.
Electrical Testing of welding equipment: Our team are trained and certified to carry out electrical testing on your welding equipment. Electrical testing of welding equipment to standard 60974-4.
CP7 Gas Inspection: Is your workplace safe? We will help you maintain an improved safety standard with regular safety checks.
Calibration to British Standard: We calibrate to IEC BS EN 60974-14 on welding equipment. Regular calibration is required to the above standard on welding equipment.
Planned / Contract maintenance: Need regular maintenance to your fleet of welders, our team work with planned and contracted maintenance to keep your equipment up to scratch.

Not only can we offer the repair and service of a wide range of welding equipment. We also specialise in gas safety inspections including CP7 (Learn more about the importance of gas safety) and Service & Calibration of Rail Equipment. Whether you are looking for equipment spares or need to service your gas welding equipment, we have got you sorted!

Do you need your welding equipment repaired or serviced?

Get in touch with our service engineer. Book in to see our expert team with years of experience to help you tackle your equipment repair and service needs,