Developed exclusively by SILICON, Rapid Arc Welding (RAW) is an innovative method of fixing refractory anchors inside high temperature vessels and furnaces

It is recognized industry-wide for its ability to optimize the quality, speed and safety of the anchor installation process.

Using RAW technology rather than conventional stud welding, our teams can dramatically reduce the installation time while achieving unparalleled precision

When it comes to installation, our mobile Rapid Arc Welding teams are ready to respond to the challenge, wherever it may be in the world.
Or, if you prefer to weld the anchors yourself, you can rent or lease RAW equipment and technology
so that your own workforce can carry out the installation. We will train your team of course to garantee the best results.

Watch our video on the Cemex project using SpeedBolts® installation.

We are your full service partner

When it comes to designing, manufacturing and installing refractory anchors, we are unquestionably the experts. We recognise that it is crucial for our customers to minimise downtime on their plants and projects. That’s why we make every effort to ensure our service delivery is geared to achieving that goal.


Fast Response & Mobilization

Rental Machines, Welding Guns & Accessories

Project Management

Metallurgical Consultancy

Anchor Quality Control, Supervision and/or Installation

Decrease Turnaround Downtime by welding at least 10 times faster than hand welding

All our products and services are applicable in every industry

Engineer your anchors into Rapid Arc Weldable versions to weld them faster and better

The key benefits of the use of SILICON Rapid arc welding (RAW) vs Handwelding are obvious : no poisonous fumes, no electrodes & no welding protection needed, less operators & much higher speed of production, consistent high quality, easy to learn.

Some customers had such a bad experience with the "conventional" Stud Welding technology that it drove them away from any "welding gun". Read below why our "computer-controlled" RAW equipment is so UNIQUE.

Ask our sales team for a free demonstration on-site or via our livestream studio.

Traditional Stud Welding Equipment

  • Technology from 1930
  • No R&D or Support
  • Mechanical spring propulsion
  • High failure rate (30-50%)
  • Overheating issues
  • Limited steels
  • Power loss on cables
  • Change of programs on the machine
  • Passive weld monitoring

SILICON Rapid Arc Welding Equipment- Benefits

  • Technology from 1990
  • Continuous improvements & support
  • Computer Controlled motor movement
  • Low failure rate (0.1%)
  • Steady machine performance
  • All steel types & thicknesses
  • Automated compensation of power
  • Change of programs at the gun – useful when working at height
  • Active weld control

CEMEX Project

Jorg Spzerlinski - Manager Engineering & Projects Cemex Germany : "The big advantages of this system are the high speed of installation and that the studs will hold for a long period of time. When the anchors have worn down, you can still use the SpeedBolts so that you only need to replace the anchors."