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Technology News
78 September 2013
Warrior attacks the market
ESAB’s new Warrior multi-process
welding power source and wire feeder
is designed for applications within the
shipbuilding, railway, mobile machinery,
power generation, construction, pipe
welding, general fabrication, repair and
maintenance sectors.
Warrior has been developed using
feedback from expert welders with a
concern for reliable operation, minimal
downtime and maximum welding
productivity.
It has been designed as a rugged
welding power source suitable for use
within tough welding environments
encountered in many different
industries. It can perform MIG/MAG,
flux-cored wire, manual metal arc
(MMA) and TIG welding tasks, as well
as arc gouging.
Featuring highly reliable inverter
technology for energy savings and
greater functionality, Warrior delivers
up to 500 amps @ 60 per cent duty
cycle. It welds 0.8 to 2mm flux-cored
and solid wires, and carbon arc gouges
with electrodes up to 10mm diameter,
and has a full range of MMA capabilities
with 7018 and 6010 performance.
Features include an air tunnel design
to keep critical electronics free from
dirt, oil and foreign objects. The durable
external body and its IP23 rating will
endure harsh outdoor environments,
including up to 60° driving rain.
Ergonomically designed handles are
built to withstand mechanical hoisting,
and double bend 2mm steel side panels
protect against collisions, drops and
unexpected impact.
The new wire feeder features a high-
torque 4-roll drive, offering superior
feed even with long MIG/MAG welding
guns. This feeder’s comprehensive
controls include remote voltage, gas
purge, inch wire, wire feed speed,
trigger lock and slow run-in. Designed
for ease of use, Warrior’s power
source controls are all conveniently
located on its front panel. Knobs are
protected, and are designed for use
when wearing welding gloves.
A simple and clear user interface
makes it easy for anyone to start
welding within a few seconds. The
connection cable set has power, gas
and control in an all-in-one bundle,
helping to reduce set-up times.
The sun-friendly display makes
it easy to see the settings when
welding outside. For remote welding
and gouging applications, Warrior is
generator-compatible. It can work with
both 300 and 200mm welding wire
spools for lighter weight and better
portability, and an easy-to-open side
panel provides quick access for service
and maintenance.
ESAB – UK
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Heavy-duty pipe bevelling
FOR more than 20 years PIPE Ltd has
been manufacturing and supplying
a range of portable pipe bevelling
machines to industries across the world,
including chemical, oil, gas and power
generation.
The company is constantly evaluating
its products, modifying and improving
based on customer feedback and
requirements.
The latest incarnations of PIPE’s
heavy duty pipe bevelling range, the
Supermaxi series, will be unveiled at
this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden
fair, 16 to 21 September.
Covering a range of 4" to 24" pipe in
just two machines, the new Supermaxi
series has been designed to suit the
arduous conditions and materials faced
by pipe fabricators. Designed with a
removable centre shaft for rapid and
simple set up in the pipe, the revised six-
point locking system, together with the
new motor and gearing system, enables
the Supermaxi machines to bevel pipe
of almost any wall thickness, and any
material.
For high volume repetitive work where
consistent, high quality machine finish
bevels are required, the Supermaxi
series of bevelling machines are suitable
for any job site or workshop application.
The machines are available with electric,
pneumatic or hydraulic power options
and a range of tooling to suit all styles of
weld preparation and materials.
Visitors to the company’s Schweissen
& Schneiden stand – A244 in Hall 4 –
will be able to see the Supermaxi series,
together with PIPE Ltd’s full range of
pipe and plate working equipment,
including portable pipe bevelling
machines, portable pipe cutting and
bevelling machines, pipe alignment
clamps, pipe stands and pipe handling
equipment, pipe purging equipment,
plate bevelling machines, tube pulling
and expanding equipment, and tube to
tubesheet welding machines.
Among the other new equipment on
show will be the E-Z Fit Red range of
pipe clamps.
Prestige Industrial Pipework
Equipment (PIPE) Ltd – UK
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PIPE’s new Supermaxi model in action