CONNECT Welding

Control your welding machine with the power of CONNECT Welding while uploading all welding documentation to one central platform. Anytime, anywhere, with speed and simplicity.

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Streamlined Welding Data

Paper‑based welding documentation slows installers down. Notes get lost, protocols are incomplete, and traceability becomes a daily hassle. The GF CONNECT Welding app removes paperwork from the trench. Installers control the welding machine directly from their mobile – with one fingertip.  Every weld is recorded automatically, accurately, and in real time.
For construction site companies, all welding protocols are stored in one digital ecosystem seamlessly connecting app and software. Anytime and anywhere accessible and ready for audits or handover. Less effort on site, full transparency in the office. This is welding documentation made simple and fast – this is CONNECT Welding.

The Advantages of Digital Welding Traceability

CONNECT Welding is your end-to-end solution for managing welding protocols. Our seamless ecosystem connects mobile app data directly to your office platform, ensuring digital traceability for every project.

CONNECT Welding App

Connect. Control. Manage.

Working in confined trenches is cumbersome when machines sit outside. The GF CONNECT Welding App gives installers full fingertip control of GF welding machines via Bluetooth—faster, simpler, smarter welding.

  • Easy connection
    Quick pairing with your welding machines. 
  • Project-ready workflows 
    Assign welds to the right project and capture all context with smart barcode scanning.
  • Rich field documentation 
    Add weather details, countermeasures, photos, geo-locations, and comments directly in the app. 
  • Seamless operation & control
    Send all information to the welding machine and monitor the welding process live on your phone. 
  • Effortless data handling
    Download welding data directly to your smartphone and transfer it to CONNECT Welding or share it manually via email.

CONNECT Welding Platform

From weld to data, seamlessly connected.

One platform with 24/7 access delivers paperless digital welding documentation across the entire GF welding machine portfolio - anytime, anywhere. A secure, intelligent database enables fast search and retrieval.

  • Project-based workspace   
    A clear, structured overview of all welding activities
  • Flexible protocol management   
    Customize how protocols are displayed and organized for faster insights. 
  • Comprehensive documentation hub   
    Upload supporting materials such as pictures, pressure-testing files, drawings, and inspection documents. 
  • Smart location & asset mapping 
    Define installation points and automatically build pipe books for complete traceability. 
  • Effortless exports
    Generate project-level or single-protocol exports in more than 15 languages.

Experience Seamless Welding Traceability on iOS and Android

Get started with the future of welding documentation today. Download the CONNECT Welding App to record every weld. To transform that data into reports, register for the full CONNECT Welding Platform ecosystem through our expert sales team.

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FAQs

For which GF welding machines, CONNECT Welding is compatible?

CONNECT Welding is designed to support GF’s entire professional welding machine portfolio, enabling companies to connect their welding equipment into one unified digital ecosystem. All welding data—regardless of machine type or application—is collected, standardized, and stored centrally within the CONNECT platform.

This ecosystem approach allows users to:

  • Integrate multiple welding machines and technologies
  • Manage all welding data in one central location
  • Ensure consistent documentation across projects, sites, and teams
  • Gain a holistic view of welding quality and performance

By combining machine connectivity, digital documentation, and centralized data management, CONNECT Welding eliminates data silos and creates a single, reliable source of truth for all welding processes. Curious about the welding machines we are offering? Dive into our Jointing Solutions Portfolio.

Can external documents and inspection reports be uploaded?

Yes. In addition to automatically captured machine data, CONNECT Welding allows users to upload and link external documents, such as:

  • Welding procedure specifications (WPS)
  • Pictures or isometric drawings
  • Certificates and approvals
  • Project‑specific reports

This creates a single source of truth for all welding‑related information and ensures complete, audit‑ready documentation.

How does CONNECT Welding ensure data protection, security, and controlled access?

Data protection and security are core principles of CONNECT Welding by Georg Fischer. The solution is designed to safeguard sensitive welding information while enabling efficient collaboration across teams and projects.

Key security features include:

  • High data security: Your welding data is protected at all times using robust security standards.
  • Anti‑manipulation mechanisms: CONNECT Welding automatically checks that welding data has not been altered or manipulated, ensuring data integrity and trustworthiness.
  • User rights management: Access rights can be defined per project, so each user only sees the data relevant to their role—maximizing efficiency while maintaining control.
  • 24/7 remote access: Authorized users can securely access welding data anytime and anywhere, using an internet connection and their personal login credentials.

This combination ensures secure, transparent, and reliable welding documentation, even in safety‑critical or regulated environments.

How can welding data be exported, integrated, and organized efficiently?

CONNECT Welding offers flexible options for seamless welding data integration and export, making it easy to create complete, project‑ready documentation.

The solution supports:

  • Seamless welding data integration through over‑the‑air data transfer and USB connectivity
  • Customizable welding data management, allowing data to be organized by project, welder, or customer
  • Customizable welding data export, where users can select only the relevant files and generate project documentation in their desired language
  • Comprehensive database search, enabling fast and easy retrieval of welding protocols across the entire database

These features help reduce administrative effort, improve transparency, and ensure that welding data is always available in the right format, at the right time. For more information, visit our CONNECT Welding page.

Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd

Ebnatstrasse 111

8201 Schaffhausen

Switzerland