AHRM Rope Access Coded Welding services Perth WA rigweld@westnet.com.au

Specialist welding using rope access requires a broad range of skills due to the nature of the service. First technicians need to be highly efficient in Manual Metal Arc Welding. MMAW is the preferred welding discipline due to its high strength when welding structural members & pipework. MMAW is also highly portable. Only requiring the positive leed and welding rods, which reduces set up time in comparison to traditional access systems such as scaffolding.

Confined space welding requires extra precautions with constant monitoring of oxygen and gas levels as well as a fool proof rescue plan.

Pipe fitting is usually prepared on the ground before being installed.Then the tie ins are done.Depending on the situation fleeting of the pipe work is require to change out existing pipes.

Tig welding can also be performed via rope access when clients require Gas or fuel lines to be installed such as under oil rigs or in power stations. Tig welding on the ropes is usually the hardest to master as the operative needs both hands to perform the weld and the weld quality needs to be of the highest standard.

Oxy acetylene can be used for cutting and heating.

Heavy plates can be lifted into position and fitted such as on the side if these tanks that have worn through.

Change out of hanger bars.

Elbow removal in confined space.