WCA March 2013

Greener and more reliable rod welders from PWM

Precision engineered to produce strong, reliable permanent welds on non-ferrous materials, PWM cold pressure welders offer manufacturers a fast, economical method of joining large rod sections up to 30mm (1.181") diameter. Quicker, cleaner, and ‘greener’ than electrical butt-welding, the cold weld process creates a reliable permanent weld stronger than the parent material without sacrificing electrical integrity. PWM’s range of rod welders includes the P1500, P1000 and EP500 models. Designed and built in PWM’s own UK workshops, these robust, heavy-duty machines are energy efficient, low maintenance and easy to operate. The EP500 electro/pneumatic cold welder is one of PWM’s best-selling machines. Dependable and easy to operate, it will weld copper rod 5mm to 12.5mm (0.197" to 0.492") and aluminium rod 5mm to 15mm (0.197" to 0.590"). The compact hydraulic P1000 machine, for copper rod 6mm to 16mm (0.236" to 0.630") and aluminium rod 6mm to 20mm (0.236" to 0.790"), is equipped with quick release dies and an easily adjustable die setting mechanism. PWM’s top of the range model, the P1500 electro-hydraulic rod welder, will weld copper rod from 15mm (0.590") up to 25mm (0.984");

aluminium up to 30mm (1.181"). Power consumption is limited to the hydraulic pump motor, making the P1500 very economical to operate. No set up time is required and the weld cycle takes about four to five minutes, with the weld flash removed automatically on completion. Video demonstrations of the EP500, P1000 and P1500 are available at www.pwmltd.co.uk Most non-ferrous materials, as well as ❍ ❍ The P1000 hydraulic rod welder from PWM

various alloys can be welded. As a specialist manufacturer of cold welding equipment for nearly 30 years, PWM is always happy to provide advice on cold weld techniques and applications. The company’s worldwide network of experienced agents, together with the UK-based team, offer a prompt and efficient service to the international wire and cable industry. PWM Ltd – UK Website : www.pwmltd.co.uk

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