PIPLINER II WELD HEAD
Model 609A
Orbital Weld Head for Filler Wire Welding of Pipe Lines
Use with MPS4000 Model 712 Power Supply
Precision Tools for Precise, Repeatable Welds
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
The Pipeliner II System is in use throughout the world by diverse industries requiring repeatable, code-quality welds.
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Approved for use for field welding of large diameter, high pressure pipes in boilers used for power generation by Electric Utilities and the Pulp/Paper Industry.
- Used by fabricators of components for the power generation industry and for field assembly of prefabricated components.
- Numerous contractors have used the Pipeliner for welding cross-country transmission pipelines.
- The Pipeliner has successfully been used for welding heavy wall pressure piping in nuclear power plant construction. Field welds met the rigorous quality criteria of Canada's largest Utility. A contractor used the Pipeliner for replacement of large diameter turbine piping during maintenance of a nuclear power plant.
- Used at chemical plants and for refinery construction and maintenance operations.
- A manufacturer of medical imaging devices is using the Pipeliner for welding 2m (6.6ft) diameter vessels. The Pipeliner replaced a mechanized TIG process which required six times longer to complete a weld.
- The high deposition rate with high quality makes the Pipeliner ideal for use in time critical applications such as marine pipe laying.
- Used for both piping and linear seam welds, the Pipeliner's versatility makes it a cost effective tool.
| Process: | GMAW/FCAW (short circuit, spray and pulsed-spray transfer modes, also can be used with newly-developed metal transfer modes) |
Weld Head Type: |
Open arc. Entire Head rotates around pipe. Mounts on pipe using guide rings. |
| Pipe/Tube Size Range: | 168.3mm & larger (6.625" & larger) OD |
Functions: |
Torch rotation, Filler wire feed, Electronic torch oscillation, Remote torch proximity control (motorized) |
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| Applications: |
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| WELD HEAD/CONTROLLERS SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Application | Pipe Size - 168mm (6.625") and larger Pipe Wall Thickness - unlimited Flx-Track™ for welding on flat and curved surfaces |
Oscillation Module (Linear) |
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| Oscillation Stroke Amplitude | 0 - 5.1cm (2") |
| Oscillation Speed | 0 - 254cm/min (100ipm) |
| Oscillation Dwell | 0 - 1 second. Independently adjustable at both stroke endpoints |
| Cross Seam Adjustment | ±2.5cm (1.0") |
| Oscillation Module (Pendular) | |
| Oscillation Angular Stroke | 0 - 15° |
| Oscillation Speed | 0 - 2.5Hz maximum |
| Oscillation Dwell | 0 - 1 second. Independently adjustable at both stroke endpoints |
| Cross Seam Adjustment | ±20° |
| Torch Vertical Motion Module | Stroke: 6.6cm (2.625") (motorized) Speed: 152cm/min (60ipm) maximum |
| Tractor Module | Poly-Track® Propulsion (Patented) |
| Speed Capability | 0 - 76.2cm/min (30ipm). Higher speed motors available. |
| Travel Direction | Switch selectable (on Head) |
| Wire | Wire Diameter: 0.8mm - 1.6mm (0.03" - 0.62") Wire Feed Speed: 0.5 - 22m/min (20 - 866ipm) Wire Spool Size: 15kg (25/33lbs) Push-Pull: 5kg (10lbs) Wire on Head |
| Water-Cooled Torch | Amperage Capability: 300 Amps Continuous. Uses standard components. |
| Cable Length | Wire Feeder on Head - 15m (50') Standard Push-Pull - 8m (25') Standard |
| Torch Adjustment Capability | Torch Lead/Lag Adjustment: ±15 degrees (manual) Torch Tilt Adjustment: ±10 degrees (manual) Angle Bracket (Optional): ±45 degrees (manual) |
Use With |
MPS4000 model |
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