VARB (Europe)
The automatic half shell welding machine
The VARB is a fully automated variant of the VSTW-RBI-RBA for pipe bends with a maximum dimension of 200 mm (8") in diameter. Depending on the requirement the prefabricated half shells can be placed manually or automatically by a robot into the tools. The weld operation is fully automatic and has consistent quality.
The VARB is best suited for applications with a high degree of automation and high production runs which need to be produced in a cost-efficient manner. The VARB requires a separate clamping and holding tool for each pipe bend diameter. No more than 10 minutes are normally needed for retooling, including time for changing of material and adjustment of parameters.
Benefit at Glance
- Fully automated pipe bend welding machine with raduis 1
- High welding speed
- High reproduction rate because the weld process is guided with shells
- Very good quality of the seam even at the beginning and the end
- Integration in a fully automated production line easy possible
Technical data
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Pipe diameter | min. 100 mm | 4" |
Material thickness | 0,3 – 0,9 mm | 0.012 - 0.035" |
Overlap | variable |
Copper wire | 2,0 mm round | 0.078" round |
Weld speed | 2 - 9 m / min | 6.6 - 30 ft / min |