Benefits & Applications of Professional Power Tool Hire

Ideal for Submerged Arc Weld Finishing

FEIN floor grinders are particularly effective for sanding, dressing and blending submerged arc welds, where the high deposition rates associated with SAW can produce substantial weld profiles requiring controlled mechanical finishing.

For large welds and long fabrication runs, a heavy-duty grinding system can provide a faster, more consistent and more productive method of weld finishing than relying solely on smaller handheld grinders.

Pipe Polishing with Welding Rotators

One of the most effective applications for our FEIN grinding equipment is pipe and vessel polishing using welding rotators.

The grinding or polishing equipment can be securely positioned against the workpiece while a welding rotator slowly rotates the pipe, tank or cylindrical fabrication, allowing the abrasive belt to work progressively around the complete circumference.

This provides a highly effective setup for large-diameter pipe, pressure vessels, storage tanks and other cylindrical fabrications.

Controlled Circumferential Finishing

Combining a fixed grinding or polishing system with a variable-speed welding rotator allows the workpiece to rotate at a controlled speed while the abrasive remains in a consistent working position.

This can help produce a more uniform circumferential finish and reduce the amount of manual movement required when working on large or heavy components.

Submerged Arc Welding & Automation Applications

Spectrum's FEIN equipment is particularly useful alongside our extensive range of submerged arc welding and welding automation equipment.

After high-deposition SAW operations, grinding equipment can be used for weld dressing, surface preparation, removal of excess weld reinforcement and preparation for subsequent fabrication or finishing operations.

Heavy-Duty Fabrication & Surface Preparation

Professional grinding equipment isn't limited to weld finishing. It can also be used for surface preparation, cleaning fabricated steelwork, blending welded areas and preparing components for coating or further processing.

Industrial equipment is particularly valuable where large surface areas or repetitive finishing operations make conventional handheld grinding inefficient.

Complete Rotator & Grinding Hire Packages

Spectrum can provide more than the individual power tool. Where required, we can combine FEIN grinding equipment with our welding rotator hire fleet to create a complete solution for rotating, grinding, sanding or polishing cylindrical components.

With rotators available for a wide range of component weights and diameters, our team can help configure the equipment around the size, weight, diameter and required rotational speed of the workpiece.

Premium FEIN Equipment

Spectrum specialises in premium FEIN power tools selected for professional engineering and fabrication environments where reliability, durability and consistent performance are essential.

Our hire equipment is maintained and prepared for industrial use, providing customers with professional equipment without the capital cost of purchasing specialist machinery for individual projects.

43 Years of Welding & Fabrication Experience

With over 43 years of welding and fabrication industry experience, Spectrum understands how power tools fit into the wider manufacturing process.

From submerged arc weld finishing and heavy fabrication through to pipe polishing and rotator-based production setups, we can provide the equipment and technical knowledge required to develop a practical solution for the application.