Equipment for Welders

Advice on the safe use of gas cylinder equipment and guidance on the right safety gear to keep you protected during your weld

Equipment for Welders
Have you got the right PPE for your welding job?

Video: Have you got the right PPE for your welding job?

Not sure how to find the right protective gear (PPE) for your welding work? Watch our video and discover the features of fully safe welding PPE
Blog: What to look for in your TIG torch

Blog: What to Look For in Your TIG Torch

Get tips and advice on choosing and using one of the most important parts of your TIG welding kit
What is a Flashback Arrestor and What Does it Do?

Blog: What is a flashback arrestor and what does it do?

Find out how a flashback occurs, and why it is vital to include flashback arrestors as part of your oxy-fuel gas equipment
Picking the perfect PPE for safe welding work

Blog: Picking the perfect PPE for safe welding work

Not sure how to find the right protective gear for your welding work? Discover the features of fully safe welding PPE
Seven things to consider when you’re buying a welding helmet

Blog: Seven things to consider when you’re buying a welding helmet

Selecting the right helmet to suit you while you weld can be complex. Read our blog for seven things to consider before you buy one
Torch technique: eight tips for MIG welding magic

Blog: Torch technique: eight tips for MIG welding magic

Get ready to lay a great weld with these tips on torch technique
Get set to weld - how to set up your welding machine

Blog: Get set to weld - how to set up your welding machine

Unsure how to set up your welding machine? Read our blog to discover the steps to a safe and successful weld
Why do I need a gas equipment inspection

Video: Why do I need a gas equipment inspection and what does it involve?

Watch our video to find out why a safety check is so important, and what an inspector will do when they visit your premises.
Gas equipment safety check

Blog: Safety first - is it time for your gas equipment check?

A gas equipment safety check is a low-cost way to protect your staff and your business. Find out what it involves in our blog.
Welding in progress

Blog: How to assemble your welding kit

Find out how to choose the right welding kit to help you create the perfect conditions for a good MAG weld and a safe workplace.
An Introduction to MAG Welding

Video: An Introduction to MAG Welding – Choosing the right PPE

How to choose the correct personal protective equipment to wear during your weld, including how to choose the right helmet, overalls and gloves.
An Introduction to MAG Welding

Video: An Introduction to MAG Welding – Setting up your machine

How to set up your welding machine correctly to achieve the best possible results, including setting the wire feed speed and wire stick out.
Video: Connecting a gas cylinder to the machine

Video: Connecting a gas cylinder to the welding machine

Guidance on gas equipment installation and what to look for when connecting a gas cylinder to a welding machine
Video: How to fit a regulator to a cylinder to a gas cylinder

Video: How to fit a regulator to a gas cylinder

Watch this step-by-step instruction video to discover how to fit a BOC regulator to a BOC gas cylinder
Close-up of a gas regulator

Service: CP7 & CP47 gas equipment safety inspections

Our in-store and on-site equipment safety checks & repairs are performed by BTEC-qualified inspectors

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A chat with Gary Moorhouse, Gas Equipment Safety Inspector

Blog: A chat with Gary Moorhouse, Gas Equipment Safety Inspector

BOC’s gas equipment safety inspectors help our customers keep their people and premises safe. Gary Moorhouse talked us through what an inspection involves
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Blog: The many ways to buy from BOC

We know that our customers like to shop with us at any time and in the way that best suits them. Discover the many ways to buy from BOC
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A chat with Clair Greenwood, eCommerce Manager

More customers than ever are choosing to buy online. We spent time with Clair Greenwood, our eCommerce Manager, to find out why
Extending the Life of Your Gas Equipment

Blog: The Efficiency Series - Extending the Life of Your Gas Equipment

Keep on top of your equipment maintenance and safety checks to get more value from your gas equipment
Arc Welding: Getting gas flow right can make or break your weld

Blog: Arc Welding: Getting gas flow right can make or break your weld

Unsure where to start when it comes to shielding gas flow rates for arc welding? Discover what you must do for a safe and better weld
Welding Gas Finder

Tools: Welding Gas Finder

Try our welding gas selector tool to help you find the right gas for the job in a hassle free and efficient way
How to connect your shielding gas cylinder safely

Blog: How to connect your shielding gas cylinder safely

In this blog we take you through the steps to achieve a safe, strong and leak-free shielding gas cylinder connection.
BOC cylinders

Blog: Which cylinder is right for me?

Find out why choosing the right gas cylinder can help you save time, money and space in your workshop.
An engineer inspecting a gas cylinder

Blog: 10 safety tips for working with industrial gas cylinders

Check out our top tips to ensure you’re handling, storing and transporting them as safely as possible
An oxygen gas regulator

Download: Advice on PTFE tape and oxygen cylinders

Read our important explanation about using PTFE tape on equipment used in oxygen service
An Introduction to MAG Welding

Video Playlist: An Introduction to MAG Welding

This video series focuses on MAG welding, offering tips to help you weld safely, get the best possible results and save you time and money.
A female employee using a laptop computer

Training: Online gas safety training workshops

Our flexible e-learning delivers high-quality, affordable training without the need of a classroom environment
Three acetylene cylinders safety strapped to the back of a truck

Download: Best practice for the safe transport of cylinders

Information for customers collecting gas cylinders from a Gas & Gear store or BOC agent