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Product Description
The "Tube to Tube Sheet Orbital Weld Head" stands as a quintessential element in welding applications, particularly when it comes to the critical task of seamlessly joining tubes to tube sheets. Its importance cannot be overstated.
This innovative component is meticulously engineered for orbital welding, boasting the capability to move in a precise circular path around the joint that bridges a tube and a tube sheet. This feature is paramount as it ensures a consistently uniform and continuous weld encircling the entire circumference of the joint, thereby enhancing structural integrity.
The design also incorporates a welding torch or electrode holder, strategically positioned to direct the welding arc or heat source with pinpoint precision at the joint. Advanced models feature adjustable torches, allowing for fine-tuning of angle and distance from the joint, thereby optimizing the welding process to perfection.
Product Name | Tube to Tube Sheet Welding Head |
Item No. | YB1078 |
Material | Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Titanium alloy(with cover) |
Tube OD | Φ10~Φ78mm |
Connection | Protrusion tube, flush tube |
Tungsten OD(mm) | ¢2.4(standard),¢3.2 |
Wire Diameter(mm) | ¢0.8,¢1.0 |
Rotation speed(rpm) | 0.37~7.39 |
Welding angle | 0º~30º option |
Max wire feeding speed(mm) | 1800 |
Protective gas | Ar |
Cooling | Water |
Cooling flow(ml/min) | ≥600 |
Duty cycle | 300A 60% |
Industrial Equipment
In the realm of heat exchanger manufacturing, the tube-to-tube sheet orbital weld head is extensively utilized. Heat exchangers, characterized by a multitude of tubes necessitating attachment to a tube sheet, demand reliability and efficiency. This orbital weld head guarantees each tube-to-tube sheet connection boasts a high-quality weld, imperative for the flawless operation of heat exchangers.
Power Generation
Within power plants, regardless of whether they are fossil-fuel-based or nuclear, certain components require the precise welding of tubes to tube sheets. A case in point is steam generators, where the integrity of tube-to-tube sheet welds is non-negotiable for the safe and efficient progression of power generation. The orbital weld head is instrumental in achieving the exceptional weld quality essential in these critical applications.
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
In reactors and other process equipment within the chemical and petrochemical industry, tubes are frequently joined to tube sheets. Utilizing an orbital weld head ensures the creation of robust, leak-free welds, which is crucial in processing corrosive chemicals and managing high-pressure/high-temperature fluids, making it indispensable in these demanding sectors.





