Pressure Welding Machines (PWM) Limited, established in 1984, is the world's market leader in designing and manufacturing cold pressure welding machines and dies for the global wire and cable industry. Operating from two sites in Kent, UK - their head office and die making unit in Bethersden, and their machine manufacturing and design facility in Longfield, near Dartford - PWM has built a strong reputation over 40 years of service.
The company's comprehensive product range includes various cold welding machines designed for different applications: hand-held cold welders, workbench welders, portable trolley-mounted welders, and large free-standing rod welders. Their machines utilize multiple upset techniques to create strong reliable welds on non-ferrous materials, with capabilities ranging from fine wire (0.10mm) to large rod (up to 30mm).
PWM's expertise extends to manufacturing both industry standard dies for round or profile wire and rod, as well as custom-made dies to meet specific customer requirements. Their highly skilled engineers can design dies for specialized applications, including innovative solutions such as dies for trapezoidal wire used in large cable construction.
The company maintains stringent quality standards through in-house design and manufacturing processes, with testing conducted throughout production to ensure total accuracy. Their UK-based team provides technical advice on cold welding applications and personal sales service, complemented by a global network of experienced agents offering on-site customer support.
Led by Managing Director Steve Mepsted, who brings over 40 years of experience in cold weld technology and machine development, PWM emphasizes personal service and technical expertise. The company maintains an ongoing research and development program to offer customers the most technically advanced cold pressure welders in the world.