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Advance Welding Advance Welding offers a full range of Electrofusion and Plastic Pipe welding equipment and services.

With over 30 years experience in the plastic pipe welding industry, and having manufactured electrofusion units for the last 25 years, Advance Welding are now one of the market leaders and suppliers of both its own branded welding products as well as OEM units supplied to the rental, utilities and civil engineering sectors. The key members of the Advance team have all worked within the industry since the late 1980s, and have been at the leading edge of the manufacture of electrofusion welding units and equipment that are made specifically for these industry sectors. In fact the development and growth in technology is at the heart of our business. Our ability to provide welding units designed for specific industrial applications has been our company's main core strength. Advance Welding designs and manufactures Electrofusion Welding Units and associated mechanical tooling for all plastic pipeline markets. These include:-

-Gas and Water Utilities
-Mining
-Civil Engineering
-Oil and Petrochemical
-Chemical Waste
-District Heating & Cooling
-Geothermal
-Stormwater Drainage
-Siphonic Drainage

Being independent, we can offer you a confidential design service, allowing you to open up new markets with new and exciting products. We also have the facilities to produce custom made and bespoke products, designed and produced specifically to customer requirements. For more information on this service email us at [email protected]

► It’s Q4. That means 2027 CapEx and fleet planning is officially on the table.As Net Zero targets transition from guide...
26/10/2026

► It’s Q4. That means 2027 CapEx and fleet planning is officially on the table.

As Net Zero targets transition from guidelines to strict site regulations, relying on a fleet of aging combustion generators is rapidly becoming a commercial liability. Between escalating fuel costs, continuous maintenance downtime, and expanding low-emission zones, combustion equipment is going to cost you heavily next year.

Transitioning your welding fleet to battery power isn't just about environmental compliance—it’s about protecting your bottom line. Upgrading to equipment like the eFuze and FLEX inverter eliminates fuel logistics entirely, drastically reduces maintenance schedules, and guarantees your crews can operate in the strictest zero-emission sites without disruption.

Don't wait for the regulations to catch up with your equipment.

► Future-proof your 2027 CapEx spend.
► Upgrade to smart battery power.

► Prepping a pipe shouldn’t leave you sweating buckets before the weld even begins.Tackling pipe prep with a manual hand...
23/10/2026

► Prepping a pipe shouldn’t leave you sweating buckets before the weld even begins.

Tackling pipe prep with a manual hand scraper is a grueling, back-breaking grind. But it isn't just about the physical toll on the operator—muscle fatigue is the number one cause of dangerous flat spots and rejected welds.

The Advance Welding Rotary Scraper takes the hard labor completely out of the equation. It is engineered to deliver a flawless, continuous peel with minimal physical effort. Whether you are squeezed into a tight trench or prepping a massive main, the tool does the heavy lifting for you, ensuring perfect joint preparation every single time.

► Ditch the trench workout.
► Start peeling with precision.

► A 20-minute repair shouldn’t require a full-day fuel logistics plan.Deploying a traditional combustion generator for a...
19/10/2026

► A 20-minute repair shouldn’t require a full-day fuel logistics plan.

Deploying a traditional combustion generator for a quick coupler or service connection means wrestling heavy plant equipment out of the van, handling wet fuel, running safety checks, and dealing with noise complaints. The setup and teardown often take longer than the actual job.

The eFuze and FLEX inverter system completely strips out the wasted time.

A single operator carries the lightweight unit directly to the trench, connects the leads, and begins welding in minutes. Zero fuel to fetch, zero site emissions, and an operation so quiet you can hold a normal conversation right next to the control box.

Instant, precise power for the fastest turnarounds.

► Leave the petrol at the depot.
► Book your site demonstration today.

16/10/2026

► UK petrol prices have climbed 23% since January.
► UK diesel prices have climbed a staggering 42% since February.

If you are running a standard TIN12 7.5kVA generator on site, you are paying a premium before you even make your first weld.

Filling a standard 6.1-litre site generator from empty now costs over £10 a pop, and that’s the best-case scenario. If you are managing multiple fleets of utility workers, that daily fuel cost adds up incredibly fast.

Compare that to the Efuze: a full charge from the mains costs just 8p and delivers enough power for up to 200 welds. That is over 120 full Efuze charges for the price of filling a single generator tank.

Imagine completing 200 electrofusion welds for less than the price of a Freddo.

With the UK rumoured to only have 40 days of Diesel left, The Efuze’s value is more apparent than ever. By eliminating the combustion engine altogether, you eliminate the fumes, the noise, and the mid-shift fuel runs to the local garage.

► Future-proof your fleet against the pumps.
► See how the Efuze is changing the game for UK utilities.

12/10/2026

Equipment looks great in a showroom, but the trench is where reputations are built.

For over two decades, we’ve been engineering electrofusion equipment designed specifically to take a beating in the real world. We don't just build boxes; we build the absolute workhorses that utility contractors rely on when the weather is brutal, deadlines are tight, and failure simply isn't an option. Seeing our gear out in the mud, getting the job done on sites across the globe, is exactly what drives our manufacturing team here in Cleckheaton.

Real sites. Real results. Over 20 years of Made in Britain brilliance

► What is the real cost of a generator dying mid-weld?It isn’t just the downtime. It is the wasted fitting, the dreaded ...
09/10/2026

► What is the real cost of a generator dying mid-weld?

It isn’t just the downtime. It is the wasted fitting, the dreaded cut-out, the re-prep, and doing the exact same job twice. If a sputtering engine or an empty fuel tank costs your team just 5 fittings a month, you are throwing hundreds of pounds of materials and hours of labour straight in the bin.

The Efuze eliminates mid-weld power failures entirely. Its predictive software calculates the energy needed before you even begin—if it doesn’t have the battery life to finish the weld, it won’t let you start. This pre-emptive, pro-active approach to weld performance saves our clients roughly 55 fittings a year, which would otherwise be discarded and written off as needless expense.

► Clean, reliable power from start to finish.
► Save yourself time, hassle and money.

05/10/2026

► Site power shouldn't dictate how you run your site.

The eFuze and FLEX inverter were engineered to give contractors complete freedom from the heavy, restrictive logistics of traditional generators. A combustion generator needs open air, distance and a tolerance for noise. In the time it takes a crew to unhitch, position, and fuel up, this entire off-grid setup can be walked across the site, deployed directly at the weld point, and have the first joint prepped and fusing.

This video highlights the core philosophy behind the battery-powered eFuze and the 6.4kg FLEX inverter: completely eliminating site setup time. There is no trailer to tow, no petrol to source, and no noise restrictions to navigate. You simply carry the unit to the trench, plug in, and start welding. It is a leaner, faster, and infinitely more adaptable way to approach groundworks.

► Stop dragging power to the site.
► Carry it with you.

02/10/2026

► Couldn’t make it to Stoneleigh for No-Dig Live 2026? Here’s what you missed.

As you can see from Ash’s marathon of conversations on the stand, the industry is officially ready to cut the cord on petrol.

The reason for the constant crowd? The eFuze battery system and the ultra-lightweight FLEX inverter. While the rest of the industry was just talking about the future of site power, we were busy proving it.

We showed hundreds of operators how to instantly ditch heavy, noisy, petrol-guzzling generators without sacrificing a single drop of welding performance. With the eFuze and FLEX combo, you get pure, precise joint integrity with absolutely zero emissions, zero snapped pull-cords, and zero guesswork.

If you didn't get a chance to see the battery-powered duo in action on the stand, don't worry. We can bring the exhibition directly to your depot.

► See the future of electrofusion for yourself.
► Book a site demonstration today.

► It’s the final day of No-Dig Live 2026!The energy on the stand over the last two days has been unmatched. After some f...
01/10/2026

► It’s the final day of No-Dig Live 2026!

The energy on the stand over the last two days has been unmatched. After some fantastic conversations with leading utility companies and industry partners, one thing has become immediately clear: the sector is officially ready to cut the cord on petrol.

The sheer volume of interest in our battery-powered eFuze and FLEX inverter combination proves that the transition to cleaner, quieter, and smarter site power is happening right now. We've been showing operators exactly how this setup directly increases productivity, improves health and safety outcomes in the trench, and actively reduces their operational carbon footprint.

Kevin, Ashley, and our Group Sales Manager Jason Bartholomew are on the stand all day alongside our sister companies, ALH Systems Limited and Pipe Equipment Specialists.

If you are at Stoneleigh Park today, come by and see the future of utility fusion technology for yourself. If you can't make it before the doors close, the conversation doesn't end here.

► Let’s get a unit out to your depot.
► Book your site demonstration today.

28/09/2026

If the people who train the industry love using your gear, you know you are doing something right.

We caught up with Clinton Miles and his team at Utility Training Limited to watch their EUSR-certified instructors put our electrofusion units to work. Whether it is brand-new trainees or seasoned site hands refreshing their skills, the feedback remains consistent: our equipment is intuitive, robust, and highly cost-efficient. Collaborating with forward-thinking training providers ensures the next generation of utility workers enters the field with the absolute best tools available.

High-quality utility training demands high-quality tools, and we offer the best of the best, backed by two decades of Made In Britain brilliance. As Clinton says, "It does what it says on the tin."

Address

Units 1 & 2 Taylor Street
Cleckheaton
BD195DZ

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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+441274870112

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