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Speciality Welds are pleased to announce their Quality Management System has been approved by CQS to ISO 9001: 2000.

Mr Neil Urquhart presents the companies registration certificate to company secretary, Julie Keats. We hope this approval helps to reinforce the commitment we have to our customers and the highest level of customer care and services we offer.

Speciality Welds Ltd now an approved EAL test centre.

Is now fully accredited by UK’s leading awarding engineering body (EAL/SEMTA).

We are pleased to be able to offer internationally recognised qualifications, through our test centre status, for our underwater WeldCraft-Pro^® welding course. For the first time, this will provide a recognised underwater welding qualification, issued by the UK’s leading engineering awarding body, that’s recognised worldwide. This training course is available as a self-teach package to all approved diver training schools as well as individual divers alike. More information about EAL and SEMTA can be found here.

Up-graded Piranha Case

We are pleased to announce an up-graded case (Storm) for our ever popular Piranha 400-amp safety switch (utility model). These cases offer the following benefits;

• Tough, Rugged and Lightweight
• Airtight, Watertight, Impervious to Mother Nature
• Dent-resistant, Shatter-resistant, Virtually Unbreakable
• Guaranteed for Life
• Safe and Secure

Features include;

• Two Press & Pull Latches
• Double-layered, Soft-grip Handle
• Two Padlockable Hasps
• Vortex™ Valve
• Flush Powerful Hinges
• Lightweight Strong HPX^® Resin
• Watertight
• Dimensions (external) 538 x 406 x 211mm (21” x 16” x 8”)

Underwater Contractor International Trophy for Subsea Innovation

Speciality Welds was awarded the ‘Underwater Contractor International’ trophy for Subsea innovation, at the 2006 inshore diving conference, held in London and organised by the Association of Diving Contractors. The award was given for outstanding contribution to industry, for a number of innovations; including the new waterproof auto-darkening welding lens, Hammerhead wet-spot welding process and for improved cutting safety the Swordfish ‘arc’ cutting electrode.

David Keats receiving the award

Corus Report on the Hammerhead system

Following a ‘meet the experts’ open day held at Corus, organised by TWI and sponsored by Yorkshire Forward, Corus were so impressed with the Hammerhead spot welding method an agreement was signed to further develop this technology with a view to develop a fully automated welding system.

Read the Corus research, development and technology report on the Hammerhead system (pdf)

'Auto-Darkening' welding filter

Another worlds first for Speciality Welds: A fully waterproof 'Auto-Darkening' welding filter. The only fully waterproof 'auto-darkening' welding lens/filter available anywhere in the world today.

This filter, which will fit into a standard Kirby Morgan welding assembly provides a very convenient welding or cutting accessory, as there is no need to continually lift the assembly up and down, as the diver can see through the filter, thereby, saving time (depending upon water conditions). The diver can also see for easy and accurate re-striking, making for improvements in weld quality and performance, as well as offering a real benefit as a training aid. Read more about the filter and buy it online here.