Welding & Polishing Accessories
Complete Range for Professional Fabrication
Everything from electrodes to polishing compounds for stainless steel food equipment and industrial applications
Professional Welding & Finishing Solutions
Pelican Metal Craft supplies a comprehensive range of welding accessories and polishing supplies for fabricators, metalworkers, and industrial manufacturers across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Whether you are performing TIG welding on stainless steel food equipment, MIG welding on structural frameworks, or finishing surfaces to sanitary standards, the right accessories ensure efficiency, precision, and safety.
Welding accessories are essential tools and equipment that complement the welding process - including welding rods, welding wire, shielding gases, sprays, cut-off wheels, grinding wheels, clamps, and cleaning tools. Our polishing and finishing accessories help you achieve the surface finishes required for food-grade, pharmaceutical, and architectural applications - from deburring and cleaning to achieving mirror-finish electropolished surfaces.
Why Choose Pelican Welding & Polishing Accessories
Complete Range
Everything from electrodes to polishing compounds
Quality Brands
Partnering with leading industrial suppliers
TIG/MIG Specialists
Accessories for stainless steel fabrication
Surface Finishing
Achieve Ra ≤ 0.8µm food-grade finishes
Safety Equipment
Helmets, gloves, curtains, and protection
Local Stock
Nairobi warehouse, immediate availability
Bulk Pricing
Volume discounts for fabricators
Technical Support
Expert advice on accessory selection
Welding Consumables
Welding Rods (Electrodes)
Welding rods are the most common type of electrode used in arc welding. They are made from a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Electrodes are designed to conduct current through a workpiece to fuse two pieces together.
Available Types: Stainless steel electrodes (Grade 304, 316L compatible), mild steel electrodes, cast iron electrodes, aluminum electrodes, cellulosic and low-hydrogen types
Welding Wire
Welding wire is the most common electrode for gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW). Made from various materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, MIG welding wire enables you to form solid, long-lasting welds.
Available Specifications: Stainless steel MIG wire (308L, 309L, 316L), mild steel MIG wire, flux-cored wire, TIG filler rods (stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum), aluminum MIG wire
Shielding Gases
Shielding gases are used to protect the welding area from the atmosphere. These are usually inert gases such as argon or helium, or mixtures including CO2.
Available Gases: Pure argon (for TIG welding, aluminum), argon/CO2 mixtures (for MIG welding steel), CO2 (for mild steel MIG welding), oxygen/argon mixtures (for stainless steel), disposable bottles for portable welding machines
Welding Safety Equipment
Welding Helmets
Protective helmets shield the face and eyes from arc radiation, sparks, and spatter. Modern auto-darkening helmets feature larger viewing areas and adjustable lens sensitivity.
Options: Auto-darkening helmets, fixed-shade passive helmets, headgear and replacement lenses
Welding Gloves
Protective gloves shield hands from heat, sparks, and molten metal while maintaining dexterity for precise work.
Types: TIG welding gloves (thin, dexterous), MIG/MAG welding gloves (medium weight), stick welding gloves (heavy duty), heat-resistant gauntlets
Protective Clothing
Flame-resistant garments protect the body from heat, sparks, and UV radiation. OSHA-compliant protective clothing is essential for safe welding operations.
Available: Flame-resistant welding jackets, leather aprons, welding sleeves and bibs, flame-resistant pants and coveralls
Respiratory Protection
Respirators protect welders from hazardous fumes and particulates generated during welding processes.
Options: Disposable particulate respirators, half-mask respirators with replaceable cartridges, powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR)
Work Holding & Weld Cleaning Tools
Welding Clamps
Welding clamps help to hold workpieces securely in place during the welding process. They provide stability and correct alignment so that the welder can achieve accurate and consistent welds.
Types: C-clamps, locking pliers (vise grips), sheet metal clamps, edge clamps, pipe clamps, quick-release clamps
Grinding & Cutting Wheels
Grinding wheels are mainly used for grinding, blending, and smoothing metal surfaces. Cutting wheels are specifically designed for cutting metal with reinforced construction and thin abrasive edges.
Available: Depressed center grinding wheels, flap discs (grinding and blending), cut-off wheels (various diameters), stainless steel specific wheels
Wire Brushes & Cleaning Tools
A welding wire brush helps maintain the cleanliness of the weld by removing slag, spatter, and other contaminants. These brushes usually have heat-resistant bristles that effectively clean the welding surface without damaging it.
Options: Stainless steel wire brushes, carbon steel wire brushes, brass wire brushes (non-marring), hand brushes and cup brushes for angle grinders
TIG & MIG Welding Specific Accessories
TIG Welding Accessories
Tungsten Electrodes: Pure tungsten (green), thoriated tungsten (red), ceriated tungsten (gray), lanthanated tungsten (gold), zirconiated tungsten (white)
Torch Accessories: Collets and collet bodies, gas lenses (for improved gas coverage), ceramic nozzles, back caps, tungsten grinders
Filler Rods: Stainless steel TIG rods (308L, 309L, 316L), mild steel TIG rods, aluminum TIG rods, silicon bronze rods
MIG Welding Accessories
MIG Gun Consumables: Contact tips (various wire diameters), nozzles, diffusers, liners (steel, Teflon for aluminum), shrouds
Wire Feed Systems: Wire feed rollers (V-groove, U-groove, knurled), inlet guides, wire straighteners
Polishing & Finishing Accessories
What Are Polishing Accessories?
Polishing accessories are products used in polishing and finishing activities. The polishing function can be mechanically executed by using abrasive actions like vibration or rubbing. Alternatively, chemical polishing occurs when acids or alkalis are applied to remove build-up or contamination from product surfaces. In stainless steel fabrication, proper polishing is essential for achieving sanitary surfaces (Ra ≤ 0.8µm) required for food and pharmaceutical applications.
Polishing Consumables
Polishing Compounds: Abrasive particles suspended in an oil- or water-based medium. Grading system includes first cut (coarse) for heavy material removal, second/medium cut for intermediate finishing, and final polishing for high lustre finishes. Available for stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper.
Polishing Mops & Bobs: Made from compressed wool felt, cotton, or sisal. Available in sisal mops (aggressive cutting), cotton mops (medium to fine finishing), felt bobs (precision polishing), stitched/unstitched, tapered and cylindrical shapes
Abrasive Finishing Products
Flap Wheels & Discs: Flap wheels for internal diameter polishing, flap discs for blending and finishing, non-woven abrasive discs
Surface Conditioning: Non-woven hand pads (maroon, gray, white), surface conditioning belts, unitized wheels
Deburring Tools: Hand deburring tools (blade type), deburring handles with replaceable blades, rotary deburring tools, deburring wheels for bench grinders, countersink deburring tools
Diamond & Electrochemical Polishing
Diamond Polishing Products: Diamond pastes for water-based polishing, monocrystalline and polycrystalline options, grit sizes from coarse (45-60 micron) to extra fine (0.5-1 micron)
Electrochemical Polishing: For ultra-sanitary applications, removes surface material through controlled dissolution, creating uniform passive layer. Achieves Ra ≤ 0.4µm surfaces, ideal for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.
Selection Guides
Choosing the Right Welding Accessories
Choosing the Right Polishing Accessories
Safety Considerations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Minimum Requirements
- Welding helmet with appropriate shade lens
- Flame-resistant welding jacket or sleeves
- Welding gloves appropriate for process
- Safety glasses under helmet
- Leather boots or safety shoes
- Respirator when ventilation inadequate
Workspace Safety
- Adequate ventilation for fume extraction
- Welding curtains to protect bystanders
- Fire extinguisher readily available
- Proper storage of gas cylinders
- Cable management to prevent tripping
Expert Welding & Polishing Solutions
Our team can help you select the right accessories for your specific fabrication process and quality requirements.
