Welders

Welders for Australian Trade, Fabrication and Industrial Use

Welders are the power sources at the heart of every welding bay — the machines that convert mains power into the controlled welding current that produces welds. From compact stick welders for site work through to industrial-grade multiprocess welders for production fabrication, the right welder matched to the work, materials, and operating environment is essential. AIMS Industrial supplies welders for trade and industrial customers across Australia, alongside the matching consumables, accessories, and PPE.

The welder types we stock

• Stick welders (SMAW / MMA) — for stick electrode welding; the workhorse for site work, repair, and outdoor welding
• MIG welders (GMAW) — wire-feed welding for production fabrication; clean, fast, easy to operate
• TIG welders (GTAW) — for precision welding on stainless, aluminium, and thin material
• Multiprocess welders — combine MIG, TIG, and stick in one machine. See our multiprocess welders
• Plasma cutters and combination welder/cutters — for cutting steel, stainless, and aluminium
• Specialty welders — spot welders, stud welders, and process-specific equipment

Inverter technology — why modern welders are different

Modern welders are inverter-based — significantly lighter than traditional transformer welders, more efficient (less power draw for the same output), and capable of holding tight arc characteristics that older machines struggle with. Inverter welders are now standard across the trade and industrial range; transformer welders are largely obsolete except for specific heavy-industrial applications.

Where each welder type earns its place

• Stick welders — repair work, outdoor and site welding, dirty surfaces, varied positions
• MIG welders — production fabrication, sheet metal, automotive panel work, clean materials
• TIG welders — stainless fabrication, aluminium welding, thin material, precision and high-quality welds
• Multiprocess welders — varied work where different processes are needed; service vans and small workshops
• Plasma cutters — cutting electrically-conductive metals faster and cleaner than oxy-fuel cutting

Sizing — match to material and amperage

Welder selection is driven by:

• Maximum amperage — determines the thickness of material the machine can weld
• Duty cycle — how long the machine can run at working amperage before thermal protection cuts in
• Power supply — single-phase 240V for portable and small workshop machines, three-phase 415V for production-grade equipment
• Process capability — what welding processes the machine handles (stick only, MIG only, multiprocess)

Match the welder to the heaviest, longest weld you'll routinely make — undersizing leads to short duty cycles and frustrated operators.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Welders are stocked from quality manufacturers covering trade and industrial-grade machines. For specific brand requirements (Lincoln, Miller, Cigweld, ESAB, UNIMIG), sourcing through our distribution channels covers most options. Match the welder to the workshop's existing consumable supply (torches, wire, electrodes) for compatibility — most modern welders use industry-standard accessory connections.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Welders sit at the centre of our welding range — see multiprocess welders, MIG welding accessories, TIG welding accessories, stick welding accessories, welding helmet accessories, and the broader welding consumable range for complete bay setup.

Setting up a welding bay

A complete welding bay needs the welder, matching torch and consumables, gas supply (for MIG and TIG), PPE (helmet, gloves, jacket), fume extraction, welding curtains for bay separation, and the auxiliary equipment (clamps, magnets, leads, ground clamps). For workshop fitouts, contact our team — we can spec a complete welding bay including the welder, accessories, and consumables matched to the work.

Need help speccing welders for specific work, replacement, or workshop fitout? contact our team — we'll work through power supply, process needs, duty cycle, and brand options.