When short-term hire makes sense
Short-term hire suits workshops that have a sudden spike in work, a breakdown on one machine, or a project that needs more cutting capacity than your current setup can handle. It also helps when you want to test a machine on real jobs before committing to a purchase.
We assist customers in Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg, Meyerton, Alberton, Germiston, Bloemfontein and Welkom, with demos and servicing across Gauteng and the Free State. If your work changes month to month, hire can keep production moving without tying up cash in equipment you only need for a short period.
What you can hire for the job at hand
We help with short-term hire for handheld plasma cutters and CNC table setups, depending on the type of work, plate thickness and finish required. The right choice depends on whether you are cutting light brackets, repair sections, repetitive parts, or larger production runs.
- Handheld plasma cutters for site work, maintenance and general fabrication
- CNC table hire for repeat cutting, better part consistency and cleaner edges
- Support with torch setup, height control checks and air supply requirements
- Consumables guidance so you do not lose time on the first shift
If you are working in a dusty fabrication shop, on a vehicle repair line, or in a yard with limited power, we will talk through the practical limits before anything is arranged.
How the hire enquiry process works
Our process is simple. You send an enquiry through the contact page, tell us what you need to cut, for how long, and where the machine will be used. From there we check availability and match you to a suitable option.
- Send your hire enquiry with your project details
- Share material type, thickness, cut length and expected hours per day
- We advise on the best machine, air supply and power requirements
- We confirm the hire terms and arrange collection or delivery where applicable
- We brief your team on setup and daily checks before work starts
That first conversation saves time later. If you need the machine in a hurry, give us the deadline up front so we can work around it.
What to prepare before the machine arrives
Good preparation helps you get full value from the hire period. A clean work area, stable power, and a proper air supply make a big difference to cut quality and machine uptime.
- Confirm the material type and thickness you will be cutting
- Make sure your power supply can handle the load, especially during load-shedding
- Check that compressed air is dry and properly filtered
- Clear space for safe movement around the table or workpiece
- Nominate one operator to manage settings and daily checks
In coastal humidity or in a yard where moisture builds up overnight, air quality matters even more. Wet air shortens consumable life and can affect the finish, so we always pay attention to that before dispatch.
Support during the hire period
Hire is not just about collecting a machine and hoping for the best. We provide practical support during the hire period, including guidance on setup, consumables, air system checks and operator use. If you run into a problem, we help you work through it properly rather than wasting hours on trial and error.
Our team includes Marius van der Merwe, Kgomotso Mhlongo, Johan Botha, Phenyo Diale, Ruan Visser and Naledi Selebalo, so you deal with people who understand both the machine side and the day-to-day pressure of keeping a workshop moving. We also assist with machine commissioning, cut quality audits and training where needed.
Hire for workshops, contractors and one-off projects
Short-term hire works well for fabrication shops, maintenance teams, automotive repair operations and contractors handling shutdowns or special projects. It is also useful when you are waiting for your own machine to return from repair, or when a client wants urgent turnaround on extra work.
For CNC table hire especially, we look at the type of parts you need, the repeat rate and the finish expected. For handheld units, we focus on mobility, amperage and whether the job is indoors, outdoors, or on site in tough conditions. That way you get the right setup, not a guess.
If you need torch repairs, power source repairs, preventive maintenance, spare parts or a breakdown call-out as part of the same project, tell us in the enquiry so we can plan properly.
