Rotational Stiffener Welder

  • Consists of a large perimeter gantry which spans the web production panels
  • Available with four welding modules for welding two stiffeners simultaneously
  • Available processes include single wire flux cored arc welding (FCAW) or gas metal arc welding GMAW). Two welds are made on each stiffener
  • Includes continuous and stitch welding capabilities
  • The floating guidance system follows and maintains arc position
  • One man operation
  • Cable handling or buss bar options are available
  • A rotational stiffener fitting gantry is also available.
  • Welds 10 times the manual rate
  • Ability to rotate welding heads 180 degrees for welding transverse or longitudinal to panel flow
  • Floating guidance systems maintains arc position automatically
  • Capable of welding a variety of stiffeners: flat bars, T and angle
  • Intermediate or stitch weld capacity means less heat input, less distortion and high quality panels


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