Monday, February 1, 2016

Product of the Week - PREMIUM SOLDERING KIT

Our Tool of the Week for the first week of February 2016 is not just a tool, it’s a kit:

One of our most popular products for the metal craftsman, the Premium Soldering Kit by Freund is perfect for the pro or do-it-yourselfer. These kits contain everything you need to successfully solder copper and zinc sheet. The only thing you need to supply is solder and a propane cylinder.
What the kit includes:
The Express 367/8E features a push button Piezo electric ignitor (up to 50,000 ignitions), a patented CERCO burner that heats the iron to working temperatures in about 70 seconds and won’t blow out (great for windy environments), an ergonomic handle and an easy to use flame (temperature) control knob. The most commonly used soldering tip is included. The medium copper tip must be tinned prior to use, but its solid copper construction allows it to be reshaped if needed and can be used hundreds of times when well cared for. Replacement tips are readily available.

Freund has added a Quick-Connect fitting to make tool changes and removal fast and easy.

A 12 foot hose and UL listed pressure regulator connects directly to your LP (propane) cylinder and allows perfect gas regulation.
 
What kind of propane cylinder you ask? The regulator Freund supplies fits any US made propane cylinder. The one under your gas grill. No special gas or cylinders to purchase!
Also included are a bottle of Express Solder Flux (10.8oz bottle), flux brushes and a soldering block including an ammonia stone (for cleaning and tinning your copper tip).


All of this comes in a compact Stack-On brand tool case.
To view this set, get a current price or place your order, go to our Premium Soldering Kits web page.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Product of the Week - 49.2" Wide Zinc Sheets

49.2" Wide Natural Zinc Sheets are now available exclusively from Rapid Materials!

Custom counter tops, kitchen islands and tables are often wider than standard zinc sheets offered in North America. Manufactured by VM Zinc in France per our specifications, these 0.8mm x 49.2" wide sheets offer the best coverage available in North America. Fewer joints, less soldering and cleaner, faster installations!
Our 49.2" wide sheets come in standard lengths of 120" (10'0") but can also be cut to custom lengths to suit most any project.   (email us at info@rapidmaterials.com or call 770-405-1060 M-F 8am -5pm eastern for more info).
At .8mm (.031" or 20ga) thick, this natural zinc material is the most specified thickness for countertops, bar tops, wall coverings and more.
To price and order our 49.2" wide zinc sheets, visit our 49.2" Natural Zinc Page or go to our Zinc Sheets Page to see all of our zinc sheet products.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Rapid Materials Product of the Week

SFS Standing Seam Metal Roof Panel Clips

SFS metal roofing panel clips are the standard by which all others are judged. Manufactured to exacting standards at an ISO-9001 certified facility in Pennsylvania guaranteeing that the materials and manufacturing processes are first quality.

With SFS clips you get accurately produced American made standing seam clips for a wide variety of panel profiles, including snaplock, mechanical seam (both fixed and floating) and a variety of quality bearing plates.

And the best thing about using SFS clips? No more worries about where the material was sourced and inconsistent production standards. These are the clips used by professional roofers and OEM roof panel system manufacturers across the country when they need to know that they are using the best attachment system available to ensure a safe, permanent metal roof installation.

http://www.rapidmaterials.com/pages/standing-seam-metal-roof-panel-clips-by-sfs-intec
Want more information about standing seam metal roof panel clips? With almost twenty years in the industry, David Trefzger at RapidMaterials has the answers to your questions.

Thursday, November 12, 2015



New Version of RapidMaterials.com offers 25+ construction supply brands and over 10,000 products


November 12, 2015

AUSTELL, GA – Rapid Materials, Inc. is very excited to announce the newest version of RapidMaterials.com. The newly revised site features over 10,000 construction materials, supplies and tools from more than 25 brands like S-5!, Trespa®, Freund, Rodenhouse, SFS Intec and others which the construction pro, tradesman and even the savvy DIY-er would find quite useful.

Despite the vast breadth of products available at your fingertips 24/7, what Rapid Materials customers love most about the site is access to David Trefzger – our dedicated technological expert and resource available for your project and purchasing questions via Twitter (@rapidmaterials), e-mail and phone. “Having someone like David available to assist customers is phenomenal,” said Zane S. Miller, Vice President of Miller Clapperton and supervisor of Rapid Materials. “He’s known as a go-to in the construction industry and is a trusted expert that will actually take the time to talk to you on the phone and help you figure out what you really need. He’s not there to sell you something that won’t work, he’s there to help make sure your project is a success.”

The new RapidMaterials.com is divided into three easy sections: our Product Catalog, Wall Cladding Products (like Alucobond®, larson® and Reynobond®) and Products by Brand. That way you can easily get to the information you want and quickly find what you need (especially with regards to items on sale). Ordering is equally easy. Just click the blue “buy” button on the product you want, enter the quantity and you’re on your way to checkout.

“It’s important to me that people know what they’re getting and it’s going to actually help them with their project. I’m not going to sell you anything I wouldn’t buy for myself if I were in your shoes,” says David, Rapid Materials Manager. “Construction supplies in particular are hard to shop for. No one’s ever available to take your question and knowledgeably talk to you about your problem. I wanted to fix that. RapidMaterials.com gives me a way to help you do your job better and I like that.”

There’s a complete list of brands available currently on rapidmaterials.com under the “Products by Brand” section. The blog section is also a great way to keep up to date on new materials, tools and supplies now available on the site. Additionally, customers can also sign-up for the Rapid Materials e-mail newsletter – just contact David Trefzger to get added to the mailing list.

 “We are adding more and more products by the day!” said David. “I’m excited to see how many more products and brands we’ll be able to offer our customers to accommodate any of their needs, for any of their products.”


About Rapid Materials: 

A division of Miller Clapperton, Rapid Materials, Inc. is an internationally recognized online retailer of construction tools, materials and supplies for the construction pro, tradesman and DIY-er. The website features over 29 top brands and over 10,000 products, including clips-metal roof panels by SFS Intec, gutter and roof products (including copper), fall protection – anchorage systems, fasteners-screws, leader heads/conductor heads, rooftop mounting and sealing, S-5! Clamps for metal roofing, Dow-Corning sealants, snow retention snow-guards, solar mounting kits, general construction tools, zinc sheets by VMZINC, stainless steel sheets and more. Rapid Materials also has an in-house technical expert available 24/7 for purchasing and project advice. For more information and a complete list of brands sold: www.RapidMaterials.com | Twitter: @rapidmaterials | Facebook | Blog

About Miller Clapperton: 

The Miller Clapperton Partnership, Inc. is one of the largest providers of engineered facade cladding in the United States and beyond. Since its inception in 1979, Miller Clapperton has successfully completed thousands of projects in five countries (Bermuda, China, Kuwait, Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago) and 43 states utilizing Metal Composite Material, High Pressure Laminate Phenolic Resin, and other exterior wall cladding products. For more information: www.millerclapperton.com | Twitter & Instagram: @thepanelguys | LinkedIn | Facebook

Friday, October 30, 2015

ACM Sheets Now Available From Rapid Materials

ACM SHEETS

Rapid Materials now offers a huge selection of ACM (aluminum composite material) sheet goods from the best names in the business, including Alucobond® by 3A Composites®, Reynobond® by Alcoa® and Larson® by Alucoil®.
Through our special program, folks who wouldn't normally be able to purchase these products in smaller quantities, such as sign makers and glaziers, can purchase what they need from one sheet up to ten!
That's right. Our minimum order requirement is one (1) single sheet! No more buying the farm when you only need one cow!
We offer all standard 4mm colors from our manufacturers and factory direct lead times as short as one week.
(PS: look for more colors coming to Rapid Materials soon!)

GAS STATION ACM SHEETS

In conjunction with this new program, we also supply CAP Panel™ by 3A Composites®.
CAP Panel™ is a 3mm ACM product designed specifically for service station use, with a range of colors that match most common gas station brands.
Our CAP Panel™ program is just as exciting. The minimum order is one (1) sheet, and with CAP Panel™  there is no maximum order limit!

Monday, October 26, 2015

MetalCon 2015 Top 10 Takeaways

We walked MetalCon 2015 with our coworkers at Miller-Clapperton.

Good show and lots of people to talk with and products to see.

Want to read our take on Metalcon 2015?

Our Top 10 Takeaways from Metalcon 2015

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

15% OFF TOOLS SALE - Limited Time Offer

15% OFF TOOL SALE. Until midnight Friday, October 9th, 2015, get 15% off on a huge selection of tools on rapidmaterials.com simply by entering discount code BL61VTGVC60DJ2 at check out!
This sale includes great tools from tool manufacturers like Malco, Midwest, Express, Freund, Rau and more!
Go to our Sale Tools Collection to view and purchase tools that qualify for this discount.