| The Pipeliner
II is the first practical alternative to manual welding of larger
diameter and heavy wall pipes. It produces the same weld quality as
mechanized GTAW process pipe welders, but at 5 to 15 times the
deposition rate. Ideal for orbital pipeline welding using GMAW /
FCAW processes.
Used with the MPS4000 Power Source, the Pipeliner
Weld Heads produce welds with robotic consistency and precision that
meet all code acceptance standards.
The Pipeliner is equally suitable for Fab Shop or
Site Use, and has a proven history of dependability and productivity
even in the harshest environments.
The MPS4000 digital power source stores
factory-developed programs for many combinations of alloy, electrode
diameter, and shielding gas, thus eliminating the need for complex
programming. Synergic control of wire speed and power output allows
the welder to simply change wire speed - the power supply
automatically changes output characteristics to maintain a stable
process.
The Pipeliner system provides machine control of
the welding process, yet is simple to operate. The solution to the
ever-declining number of skilled welders is to provide tools to
increase each welder's productivity. The Pipeliner brings the
repetitive precision and high duty cycle of mechanized welding to
your application.
HIGH DEPOSITION RATE WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY
The Pipeliner II System is capable of producing
high-quality welds in all gravity positions - meeting ASME IX and
API 1104 code requirements. Deposition rates of 3.6 kg (8 lbs.) per
hour are easily achieved welding uphill with flux core wire. The
system can also be used with solid wires. Trials by the EPRI RRAC
(The Electric Power Research Institute) validated Pipeliner weld
quality and led to their recommendation of the Pipeliner System for
use on critical high pressure CrMo pipe work in both nuclear and
fossil power plants.
COST-SAVING REPLACEMENT FOR MANUAL WELDING
The Pipeliner II provides substantial productivity
improvement over manual stick or semi-automatic GMAW. (At least six
times more productive than stick / SMAW welding).
POWER BOOST - A FURTHER ADVANCE IN PUDDLE CONTROL
The Power Boost* function increases the arc energy at
the side walls of the weld joint, further enhancing positive side
wall fusion. The Power Boost operating mode synchronizes two levels
of wire speed with Torch oscillation motion. Wire speed (power) is
momentarily increased during the "Dwell" period for improved side
wall fusion, and immediately reduced as the Torch crosses the seam
to control the size of the weld puddle.
(*Wire Feed on Head & "Push-Pull" models only)
WELD HEAD MODEL 609
The Model 609 can be used on both pipe as well as
with Flx-Track™. Flx-Track™ allows circumferential butt and fillet
welding on ID or OD curved work pieces as well as straight seams on
flat and curved surfaces. A switch-actuated pneumatic option allows
rapid mounting.
WIRE FEED OPTIONS
The Model 609 is available with two basic
configurations:
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"Push-Pull" - Uses conventional push wire
feeder with Head-mounted pull feeder. Uses standard 15 kg (25
lbs) spool size. Push feeder mounts above power source.
Extension cables between power source and push wire feeder. Torch
cable length 8m (25ft). Suitable for fab shop/site use.
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Wire Feeder on Head - Uses special four-roll
drive feeder (Head-mounted). Uses standard 5 kg (10 lbs) spool
(Head-mounted). Extension cables between power source and weld
head. Suitable for fab shop/site use
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