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Welding Machines
Choosing a welding machine comes down to which process you need, MIG, TIG or stick (MMA), and how much amperage the job actually calls for. Every welding machine below is genuinely in stock in Kempton Park, not a placeholder listing.
✓ Since 2002
✓ In-house torch workshop
✓ Air Products gas agent
✓ Direct-to-consumer pricing
The range runs from R1,725 for an entry-level gasless MIG unit up to R31,625 for a 500A industrial MIG/MMA machine, with DC and AC/DC TIG options in between. Whatever welding machine you need, for a home workshop, a repair job, or production work, the amperage and process details are listed on each product page.
We have built and repaired welding equipment in our own workshop since 2002, and we are an Air Products gas agent, so your welding machine, argon and consumables are sorted in one place. If it needs service later, the people who sold it to you are the people who fix it.
MIG, TIG or stick — which welding machine do you need?
MIG is the fastest to learn and the best all-rounder for general steel fabrication — the wire feeds automatically, so there's less to control. TIG gives the finest control and cleanest finish, the right call for stainless steel and aluminium, but takes longer to master. Stick (MMA) needs no gas and handles rusty, dirty or outdoor material better than either of the others. If your work is genuinely mixed, several machines in this range and our multi-process welding machines cover more than one process from a single unit.
What amperage do you actually need?
A 200A machine covers the large majority of home workshop and general fabrication work. Go higher only for heavy plate, long production runs, or three-phase industrial work — our 500A MIG/MMA machine is built for exactly that end of the range. Check the duty cycle as well as the amperage: a low duty cycle means frequent cooling stops on longer jobs.
DC or AC/DC — the one call that limits your options
DC-only machines cover mild steel, stainless steel, copper and chrome moly. If aluminium is anywhere in your work, you need AC/DC — there is no workaround, and it's the single most common costly mistake we see. Our full range of dedicated AC/DC and DC-only options is on the TIG welding machine page; MIG-process machines are listed under MIG welding, and stick-only machines under stick welding.
Budget for the rest, not just the machine
A welding machine on its own won't get you far. Depending on the process, budget for argon gas and a regulator, MIG wire or TIG filler rod and tungsten, stick electrodes, and a decent auto-darkening helmet. As an Air Products gas agent, we can sort your gas supply in the same order as the machine.
Common questions
What welder is best for beginners?
A DC MIG or gasless MIG machine is the easiest starting point, since the wire feeds automatically and there is less to control than TIG or stick. Once you are comfortable, stick (MMA) is the next process most people add, since it needs no gas and works on rougher, outdoor material.
Which is the best welding machine for home use?
For home and light workshop use, a 200A machine covers the large majority of jobs, including most sheet metal, tube and light structural work. Go for an AC/DC machine only if aluminium is part of your work; otherwise a DC machine is cheaper and simpler for the same amperage.
How much does a welding machine cost?
In our range, welding machines run from R1,725 for an entry-level gasless MIG unit up to R31,625 for a 500A industrial MIG/MMA machine. Most home and workshop buyers land between R4,000 and R13,000, depending on process and amperage, and whether the machine covers DC or AC/DC.
Can I get my welding machine repaired if something goes wrong?
Yes. We have built and repaired welding equipment, including MIG, TIG and stick machines, in our own Kempton Park workshop since 2002. If a machine you bought from us needs service, bring it back to the people who sold it.
What is the difference between MIG, TIG and stick welding?
MIG feeds wire automatically and is the fastest to learn, best for general steel work. TIG gives the finest control and cleanest finish, best for stainless and aluminium, but takes longer to master. Stick needs no gas and handles rusty or outdoor material better than either.
Do you sell welding machines that do more than one process?
Yes. Several machines in this range run MIG or TIG alongside stick from the same unit, and our dedicated multi-process machines cover MIG, TIG and stick together. Check each product's listed processes before buying if versatility matters more than fine control in one process.
Can't find what you need?
WhatsApp us the spec. If we don't have it on the site, we probably have it in the workshop.
