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Automatic Welding Manipulator, Intelligent Control, High Precision & Stable Performance for Pipe, Tank and Vessel Welding

Automatic Welding Manipulator, Intelligent Control, High Precision & Stable Performance for Pipe, Tank and Vessel Welding

MOQ: One unit
Price: 1000-100000
Standard Packaging: Wooden box
Delivery Period: 5-8 work days
Detail Information
Place of Origin
China
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Automatic Welding Manipulator for Pipe

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Intelligent Control Welding Column Boom

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High Precision Tank Vessel Welding

Product Description
Product Overview

Automatic Welding Manipulator — Intelligent Column & Boom Welding System for Pipe, Tank and Pressure Vessel Fabrication

This automatic welding manipulator, also known as a welding column and boom, is an intelligent automated welding auxiliary system built for the fabrication of cylindrical workpieces such as industrial pipes, storage tanks, sanitary vessels, boiler shells and pressure vessels. Designed around four core merits — high positioning precision, reliable quality, automatic operation and higher production efficiency — the machine delivers stable and repeatable welding results while simplifying daily operation for workshop staff.

When matched with welding rotators or roller stands, this manipulator can complete both longitudinal straight seam welding and circumferential girth seam welding. It supports multiple welding processes and fits carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel production. Compared with manual welding, it eliminates inconsistency of travel speed and unstable arc length, greatly reduces weld defects, cuts rework and polishing workload, and lessens dependence on skilled welders. It is a practical intelligent upgrade solution for medium and heavy fabrication workshops.

Structural Design & Feature Details
1. High-Rigidity Stress-Relieved Frame

The vertical column and horizontal boom adopt a thick steel plate box-welded structure. After welding fabrication, the whole frame undergoes high-temperature stress relief annealing treatment to remove internal residual stress. Key fitting surfaces are precision machined to guarantee straightness and rigidity. The frame resists bending and vibration during long continuous working hours, laying a solid foundation for high-precision torch positioning.

2. Telescopic Horizontal Boom Assembly

The horizontal boom is equipped with heavy-duty linear guide rails and sliding blocks. Driven by reducer and chain transmission, the boom runs smoothly with stepless adjustable speed. It provides stable constant-speed movement for long straight seam welding, avoiding weld ripples, uneven bead width and heat input fluctuation. The energy chain cable carrier protects welding hoses, power cables and signal lines from repeated bending and friction, extending service life and lowering unexpected breakdowns.

3. Vertical Lifting Column Mechanism

The lifting system uses synchronous chain drive with an industrial worm gear reducer. It supports stable lifting and lowering of the boom assembly, adapting to different roller frame heights, workpiece diameters and multi-layer multi-pass welding height requirements. The lifting movement is steady without slipping, shaking or jamming, keeping a consistent arc distance during the whole welding cycle.

4. 360° Slewing Base

The heavy-duty slewing base enables the whole column and boom unit to rotate freely. Operators can swing the welding head away to load and unload large workpieces conveniently, and reposition the torch to different welding stations. It improves workshop layout flexibility. Motorized electric slewing is available as an optional upgrade.

5. Multi-Axis Torch Fine Adjustment Unit

The torch holder supports fine adjustment in X, Y and Z axes plus angular rotation. Operators can accurately adjust arc length, torch offset and inclination angle according to plate thickness, groove form and welding procedure specification. An optional servo seam tracking module can be added to automatically follow weld seams and compensate for positioning deviation.

6. Separate Control Cabinet & Simple Operation

This machine is configured with an independent control cabinet for centralized parameter setting. Combined with a handheld remote controller, operators can adjust travel speed, lifting position, and start and stop welding conveniently. The control interface is intuitive and user-friendly. Workers can master basic operation quickly without long-term professional training.

Technical Specifications
Product NameAutomatic Column & Boom Welding Manipulator
Standard Boom Horizontal Travel2000 mm (custom stroke available)
Standard Column Vertical Lifting Stroke2000 mm (custom stroke available)
Boom Travel Speed10–600 mm/min, infinitely variable speed
Column Lifting Speed100–500 mm/min
Maximum Load at Boom End50 kg
Base TypeManual slewing base, optional motorized electric rotation
Supported Welding ProcessesMIG, MAG, TIG, CO₂ welding, SAW submerged arc welding
Applicable MaterialsCarbon steel, low alloy steel, 304 / 316L stainless steel
Typical WorkpiecesLarge-diameter pipes, pressure vessels, boiler shells, storage tanks, sanitary kettles, cylindrical shells
Control ModeIndependent control cabinet + handheld remote control + local manual fine adjustment
Power Supply380V, 3 Phase, 50Hz
Mounting MethodFixed floor installation
Optional UpgradesAutomatic seam tracker, electric slewing drive, customized stroke and load capacity
Standard ColorIndustrial red
Core Advantages
High Precision Welding

Rigid frame and precision guide structure keep the welding torch steadily on the preset path. Stable positioning effectively reduces seam deviation and improves the qualification rate of pressure component welds.

Reliable & Stable Quality

All key transmission and structural components are industrial grade, designed for long-shift continuous production. Stress-relieved frame structure minimizes deformation risk.

Automatic & Easy Operation

Independent control cabinet and simple remote control system lower the operation threshold. Automatic constant-speed travel replaces unstable manual operation, helping ordinary workers complete high-standard welding tasks.

Boost Workshop Efficiency

Automated welding shortens the single-piece processing cycle. One manipulator can serve multiple welding stations with the rotating base, increasing equipment utilization and overall output.

Wide Compatibility

It can match most mainstream welding power sources and welding rotators on the market, switching flexibly between longitudinal seam and circumferential girth seam welding.

Convenient Maintenance

Adopts standardized common industrial parts. Spare parts are easy to source and replace. The energy chain protection reduces cable damage, making daily maintenance simple and cost-saving.

Application Industries

This automatic welding manipulator is widely used in heavy manufacturing sectors:

  • Pressure vessel and boiler manufacturing
  • Petrochemical and industrial storage tank production
  • Large-diameter pipe spool and pipeline fabrication
  • Food & pharmaceutical sanitary vessel and mixing kettle production
  • Water treatment and environmental protection equipment
  • Metallurgy and machinery cylindrical structural parts welding
After-Sales & Custom Service

Every welding manipulator goes through strict assembly calibration, a 24-hour continuous running test and real workpiece trial welding before shipment. We supply English operation manuals, installation drawings, remote video guidance and long-term online technical support. Custom stroke, load, automatic seam tracking system and electric slewing can be configured according to your workpiece size and production requirements.

If you are looking for intelligent, stable and easy-to-operate automatic welding equipment for pipe and vessel seam welding, this column & boom welding manipulator is your ideal choice.

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PRODUCTS DETAILS
Automatic Welding Manipulator, Intelligent Control, High Precision & Stable Performance for Pipe, Tank and Vessel Welding
MOQ: One unit
Price: 1000-100000
Standard Packaging: Wooden box
Delivery Period: 5-8 work days
Detail Information
Place of Origin
China
Minimum Order Quantity:
One unit
Price:
1000-100000
Packaging Details:
Wooden box
Delivery Time:
5-8 work days
Highlight

Automatic Welding Manipulator for Pipe

,

Intelligent Control Welding Column Boom

,

High Precision Tank Vessel Welding

Product Description
Product Overview

Automatic Welding Manipulator — Intelligent Column & Boom Welding System for Pipe, Tank and Pressure Vessel Fabrication

This automatic welding manipulator, also known as a welding column and boom, is an intelligent automated welding auxiliary system built for the fabrication of cylindrical workpieces such as industrial pipes, storage tanks, sanitary vessels, boiler shells and pressure vessels. Designed around four core merits — high positioning precision, reliable quality, automatic operation and higher production efficiency — the machine delivers stable and repeatable welding results while simplifying daily operation for workshop staff.

When matched with welding rotators or roller stands, this manipulator can complete both longitudinal straight seam welding and circumferential girth seam welding. It supports multiple welding processes and fits carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel production. Compared with manual welding, it eliminates inconsistency of travel speed and unstable arc length, greatly reduces weld defects, cuts rework and polishing workload, and lessens dependence on skilled welders. It is a practical intelligent upgrade solution for medium and heavy fabrication workshops.

Structural Design & Feature Details
1. High-Rigidity Stress-Relieved Frame

The vertical column and horizontal boom adopt a thick steel plate box-welded structure. After welding fabrication, the whole frame undergoes high-temperature stress relief annealing treatment to remove internal residual stress. Key fitting surfaces are precision machined to guarantee straightness and rigidity. The frame resists bending and vibration during long continuous working hours, laying a solid foundation for high-precision torch positioning.

2. Telescopic Horizontal Boom Assembly

The horizontal boom is equipped with heavy-duty linear guide rails and sliding blocks. Driven by reducer and chain transmission, the boom runs smoothly with stepless adjustable speed. It provides stable constant-speed movement for long straight seam welding, avoiding weld ripples, uneven bead width and heat input fluctuation. The energy chain cable carrier protects welding hoses, power cables and signal lines from repeated bending and friction, extending service life and lowering unexpected breakdowns.

3. Vertical Lifting Column Mechanism

The lifting system uses synchronous chain drive with an industrial worm gear reducer. It supports stable lifting and lowering of the boom assembly, adapting to different roller frame heights, workpiece diameters and multi-layer multi-pass welding height requirements. The lifting movement is steady without slipping, shaking or jamming, keeping a consistent arc distance during the whole welding cycle.

4. 360° Slewing Base

The heavy-duty slewing base enables the whole column and boom unit to rotate freely. Operators can swing the welding head away to load and unload large workpieces conveniently, and reposition the torch to different welding stations. It improves workshop layout flexibility. Motorized electric slewing is available as an optional upgrade.

5. Multi-Axis Torch Fine Adjustment Unit

The torch holder supports fine adjustment in X, Y and Z axes plus angular rotation. Operators can accurately adjust arc length, torch offset and inclination angle according to plate thickness, groove form and welding procedure specification. An optional servo seam tracking module can be added to automatically follow weld seams and compensate for positioning deviation.

6. Separate Control Cabinet & Simple Operation

This machine is configured with an independent control cabinet for centralized parameter setting. Combined with a handheld remote controller, operators can adjust travel speed, lifting position, and start and stop welding conveniently. The control interface is intuitive and user-friendly. Workers can master basic operation quickly without long-term professional training.

Technical Specifications
Product NameAutomatic Column & Boom Welding Manipulator
Standard Boom Horizontal Travel2000 mm (custom stroke available)
Standard Column Vertical Lifting Stroke2000 mm (custom stroke available)
Boom Travel Speed10–600 mm/min, infinitely variable speed
Column Lifting Speed100–500 mm/min
Maximum Load at Boom End50 kg
Base TypeManual slewing base, optional motorized electric rotation
Supported Welding ProcessesMIG, MAG, TIG, CO₂ welding, SAW submerged arc welding
Applicable MaterialsCarbon steel, low alloy steel, 304 / 316L stainless steel
Typical WorkpiecesLarge-diameter pipes, pressure vessels, boiler shells, storage tanks, sanitary kettles, cylindrical shells
Control ModeIndependent control cabinet + handheld remote control + local manual fine adjustment
Power Supply380V, 3 Phase, 50Hz
Mounting MethodFixed floor installation
Optional UpgradesAutomatic seam tracker, electric slewing drive, customized stroke and load capacity
Standard ColorIndustrial red
Core Advantages
High Precision Welding

Rigid frame and precision guide structure keep the welding torch steadily on the preset path. Stable positioning effectively reduces seam deviation and improves the qualification rate of pressure component welds.

Reliable & Stable Quality

All key transmission and structural components are industrial grade, designed for long-shift continuous production. Stress-relieved frame structure minimizes deformation risk.

Automatic & Easy Operation

Independent control cabinet and simple remote control system lower the operation threshold. Automatic constant-speed travel replaces unstable manual operation, helping ordinary workers complete high-standard welding tasks.

Boost Workshop Efficiency

Automated welding shortens the single-piece processing cycle. One manipulator can serve multiple welding stations with the rotating base, increasing equipment utilization and overall output.

Wide Compatibility

It can match most mainstream welding power sources and welding rotators on the market, switching flexibly between longitudinal seam and circumferential girth seam welding.

Convenient Maintenance

Adopts standardized common industrial parts. Spare parts are easy to source and replace. The energy chain protection reduces cable damage, making daily maintenance simple and cost-saving.

Application Industries

This automatic welding manipulator is widely used in heavy manufacturing sectors:

  • Pressure vessel and boiler manufacturing
  • Petrochemical and industrial storage tank production
  • Large-diameter pipe spool and pipeline fabrication
  • Food & pharmaceutical sanitary vessel and mixing kettle production
  • Water treatment and environmental protection equipment
  • Metallurgy and machinery cylindrical structural parts welding
After-Sales & Custom Service

Every welding manipulator goes through strict assembly calibration, a 24-hour continuous running test and real workpiece trial welding before shipment. We supply English operation manuals, installation drawings, remote video guidance and long-term online technical support. Custom stroke, load, automatic seam tracking system and electric slewing can be configured according to your workpiece size and production requirements.

If you are looking for intelligent, stable and easy-to-operate automatic welding equipment for pipe and vessel seam welding, this column & boom welding manipulator is your ideal choice.