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T E CHNOLOG Y
MARCH 2017 55
Spain: Tel: +34 665 782908
All-terrain welding machine for HDPE pipe
RITMO’s Delta 355 All Terrain
welds HDPE, PP pipes and fittings
for the transportation of gas, water
and other fluids under pressure
from 125 to 355mm or from 4" IPS
to 14" IPS. It is designed to work
according to welding standard
ISO 21307 High Pressure, and
can be equipped with diesel low
vibration and petrol engines. The
engine, like an electrical generator,
independently gives the necessary
power supply to the machine during
all its working and movement
phases.
The machine has a removable control
panel with data logging, memory for
up to 4,000 welding reports and GPS
traceability; a USB port provides welding
report/data download and firmware
upgrades.
The hardware and software have been
developed to interact with each other,
sharing data during the entire workflow.
Once the welding parameters are set
up, the system ensures the repetition of
the welding cycle, avoiding errors. The
operator only has to confirm the work
phases by pushing a button.
The chassis is equipped with front
steering wheels and rear traction,
parking brake, and a machine frame
design for forklift lifting. The removable
machine body can work in tight spaces
with a shavings collection tray. The
dragging bar is designed to weld
between the third and fourth clamp,
and the machine also features
the Ritmo-patented insert quick
release Smartlock System.
Additional features include an on-
board electrical milling cutter with
integrated locking handle system,
safety switch-off device, motor
thermic protection and gas spring
to easily lift/lower the facer; an on-
board heating plate with protection
frame and insulated protection bag;
gas-spring for easy lifting/lowering
of the heating plate; heating plate
and facer locking system for safe
transportation; two hydraulic
rollers for pipe loading and unloading;
and a kit for network power supply
connection (upon request), excluding
the machine engine and weld in closed
environments. The 25l capacity tank
allows an operating time of more than
12 working hours.
Ritmo SpA – Italy
Email:
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Ritmo Delta 355 All Terrain