Our machine of the week is a used, ex-TWI, Fronius weld cladding machine.

This Fronius weld cladding machine is a top-of-the-line solution for your cladding and weld overlay needs. With a 1000kg welding positioner, this system can handle large and heavy workpieces with ease. The Fronius TT 450 TIG welding machine is a high-performance machine. It delivers excellent welding results, whether you're working with hot or cold wire welding processes.

Weld Cladding Process.

Weld cladding is a process that involves welding a layer of material onto a base material. Used to enhance its properties and critical strength. It is a process used in various industries, including oil and gas and power generation. As well as offshore and chemical processing. Weld cladding is an effective way to improve the corrosion and wear resistance of the base metal. Plus other properties of materials used in these industries.

Advantages of Using a Weld Cladding Machine.

There are many advantages of weld cladding. Firstly, it provides an extra layer of protection to the base material. Which in turn, increases it's lifespan and reduces maintenance costs. Additionally, weld cladding allows for the use of less expensive base materials. This can lead to significant cost savings. Finally, weld cladding machines can improve the performance of a material. Making it more durable and resistant to wear and tear.

Weld Cladding Machine Applications.

The Fronius weld cladding system is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

• Corrosion protection. Weld cladding protects materials from corrosion in harsh environments. Such as this found on offshore oil rigs and chemical processing plants.
• Wear resistance. Materials used in high-wear applications benefit from weld cladding. The process increases their durability and reduces the need for frequent replacement.
• Heat resistance. Using a weld cladding machine helps protect base metals from high temperatures. Making it critical in industries such as power generation.
• Repair and maintenance. Weld cladding is a great process to repair damaged or worn components. Helping to extend their lifespan and reducing the need for costly replacements.

Why choose Fronius?

The Fronius weld cladding machine is a must-have for any industry that requires demanding welding results. With its 1000kg welding positioner and Fronius TT 450 TIG welding machine, this system delivers exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you're working with hot or cold wire welding processes, the Fronius weld cladding system is the perfect solution for your cladding needs.

Benefits of buying from Westermans:

• Get a 4 month warranty as standard with this weld cladding system, giving you peace of mind on your purchase.
• Whether you're located in the UAE or Canada, Scotland or Australia. We ship Internationally via our knowledgeable and experienced logistics partners.
• Don't get left out in the cold! You'll get technical support from us for the duration of your ownership of the equipment.

Got a query about our products or service? Check out our FAQ's here.

So why wait? Contact us today to learn more and take your welding capabilities to the next level!

Our Machine of the Week this week is the Polysoude PS406-2 tube to tube sheet welding package.
Save thousands when you buy this machine used from Westermans.

Key features:

• Polysoude PS406-2 orbital TIG welding power supply.
• Polysoude TS2000 tube to tube sheet welding head. Fitted with centring mandrel, AVC, wire feed and all cables.
• Welding power source also features AVC (arc voltage control) and OSC (torch oscillation control).
• Non-volatile weld procedure library for all types of weld joints.
• Large LCD screen and operator panel make it really user friendly.
• Programming available as angular degrees, mm/min or inches/min.
• Full function remote control for programme selection.
• Key protection for user interface.

Take a look at the benefits of Polysoude's tube to tube sheet welding equipment here.

Why use a tube to tube sheet welder?

Any application involving boiler or heat exchanger manufacturing will require tube to tube sheet welding. Whether it is for maintenance and repair or initial fabrication.
This is due to the amount of tubes in the heat exchanger to be welded securely to the boiler plate itself.
The demand of the conditions in the boiler due to the heat and pressure produced, means that welds must be extremely robust.
They also need to be of precision quality, the slightest imperfection could have catastrophic consequences.

A tube to tube sheet welding package like this one from Polysoude uses orbital TIG welding technology of the most sophisticated level to ensure safe and repeatable welds are achieved.

Industries that require tube to tube sheet welding.

The most common industries that use tube to tube sheet welding are those that involve industrial heat exchangers and boilers.

Including, but not limited to; chemical, sanitary, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries.

Find out more about the process and specifics in this article from Heat Exchanger World.

Take a look at the TS2000 in action in this video from Polysoude:

We can ship this welding system internationally, with our many years of export experience you are in safe hands. Freight and documentation can all be taken care of, saving you time and effort for what is important in your business.

Find out more on our shipping and international support options here.

To get ultimate productivity, your welders need to be able to focus on the work. Having to constantly change their position, especially with a larger workpiece, is a huge distraction - plus the time wasted!

This is where a welding positioner or manipulator becomes your go to, can't live without piece of kit.

Our Machine of the Week is the Bode 150VP 7.5 ton welding positioner.

Key Features:

• Variable speed and power tilt, flexible manipulation for all positions.
• Pendant control operated for ultimate ease of use.
• Optional accessory of 1000mm chuck for gripping the workpiece.
• 3 ph. 50/60Hz input supply.
• Complete with 6 month warranty package.

*note - idlers pictured are not included.

What are the benefits of a welding positioner?

• Allow for handling of the workpiece in all positions - leaving the welder to focus on the job.
• Increased, repeatable weld quality.
• More productive and efficient working environment due to the welder not having to navigate the workpiece.
• Safer working conditions due to increased concentration from the welder and proper equipment designed for handling heavy material. Eliminates the requirement to "botch" a stand or holding device from standard, workshop tools.
• Can be used for both manual and mechanised applications.
• Suitable for use with all welding processes (TIG, MIG, SAW etc.).

To learn more, take a look at this article from popular online welding publication thefabricator.com.
Or watch the video below from our YouTube channel, demonstrating one in action with a mechanised, column and boom submerged arc welding set up.

Whether you are in the UK or Overseas, when you choose to buy from Westermans you will receive five star service. Giving you peace of mind that not only will you receive the equipment you need, but it will be in full working order with an after sales service that supports you throughout the lifetime of the machine.

Click here to take a look at some of our recent reviews and testimonials.

To enquire about price and lead times, complete our online form for quick pricing or give the team a call on +44(0)1162696941.

If you're completing multi pass welds using MIG or flux cored welding processes, then this Magnatech Pipeliner II 609 could be the solution to repeatable, superior quality welds.

When producing multi-pass welds on pipes, it can be a costly and time consuming job for the amount of man hours required to complete the task manually.

Naturally, there has to be some allowance for human error to be accounted for too. After all people are not robots! Plus these errors can take extra material to rectify, a waste of precious time and money.
Repeatability can often be an issue with manual welding, welds need to be of exceptional quality when dealing with hazardous substances.

To achieve the results required, an automated system is now the industry preferred method. Offering faster welding speeds and consistent quality, these carriage-like machines are ultra portable and lightweight, making them the perfect in shop or field solution.

The Pipeliner II 609 from Magnatech is a complete system from one of the World's leading brands. Fitted with Fronius MIG welding equipment, it could well be the new work horse of your equipment fleet.

System features:

• Magnatech Pipeliner II 609 carriage
• Fronius MPS 4000 GMAW/FCAW pipe welding power source
• 14", 25" and 36" rings
• 90" straight/flat track
• Full function capability - torch rotation, filler wire feed, push pull wire feed head, motorised arc gap control, electronic oscillation
• Workpiece size range from 169 - 1524mm (6"-60") and larger

Designed for pipe to pipe and pipe to fitting welds in applications including gas, oil and water pipelines, steam piping, chemical, large diameter vessels, pilings etc.

The Pipeliner II improves productivity by increasing duty cycle, reducing repair rates and producing consistent quality welds even in extreme environments.

Have the confidence your machine will work on delivery. We offer warranty packages on all of our equipment as standard, this is usually 4 months and on a return to base policy. Overseas clients can be on a parts only basis if preferred/not possible to return the machine.
Export and domestic sales are handled professionally and efficiently, with all necessary documentation arranged as required.

See what our other clients are saying about us, take a look at our latest feedback and testimonials.

The construction of bulk storage tanks can be a slow process, heavy on man hours and an awkward job.
Revolutionise your vessel welding applications with these automatic girth welders from Koike.

Designed for welding seams on tanks for storing LNG, oil, flour and grain etc., they are an extremely versatile piece of kit. Capable of both internal and external welds.
Effectively cutting down on manual welding time and increasing site safety, field erected storage tanks of any diameter can be welded efficiently and safely with these girth welding machines.

Product features:

• Model Koike AGW-I/P
• Adjustable frame handles plates from six to 10 feet high
• Plates up to 2" thick
• Operating speeds from 4 - 105 inches per minute
• Cuts in-field welding time by up to 40%
• Fitted with Lincoln Electric DC 1000 amp power source and NA3 submerged arc welding head
• Complete with flux recovery
• As new condition with 6 month warranty package
• Also available for short or long term UK based hire

The Koike AGW automatic girth welding system is made for applications in the oil field sector, tank fabrication, nuclear power plants and waste management facilities.
Uses include boiler manufacture, chemical mixing tanks, oil storage, water storage and treatment, tankers and reactors.

For more examples of submerged arc welding equipment, take a look at our YouTube playlist.

All of our equipment is available for export with warranty around the world.
We handle logistics and documentation for both domestic and International sales, in the EU and Worldwide.

Equipment is available for viewing at our works in Leicestershire, or contact Craig Westerman, Sales Director to discuss further and find out how you can benefit from these automatic submerged arc welding packages.

How seriously do you take your weld preparation?
It can be seen as a headache, a waste of precious time and resources. But can you afford not to care about the weld prep process?

You know what they say, a building is only as good as it's foundations. Well the same can be said for a weld, in some industries it's even critical. However, don't despair.
There is equipment out there to help make the process easy and efficient, leaving you to focus on the welding at hand.
Enter the Gullco KBM-28...

Gullco are a market leading company with a sterling reputation when it comes to welding and cutting automation solutions. Striving for the best results in both productivity and performance, their equipment aims to improve welding and cutting quality, increase production rates and focus on staff safety.

The KBM-28 is a workhorse plate edge beveller. A high-speed machine, it ensures optimum edge preparation, alleviating issues such as poor fit up, and consequently poor weld quality.

Key features:

• Bevels plates of stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel, ranging from 6mm to 50mm.
• Maximum bevel width is 28mm.
• Heavy duty but portable and self-propelled.
• Produces clean, machined bevels with no thermal distortion on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium plate from 5/16” (8.0 mm) to 2” (50.0 mm) thick.
• Features Gullco's exclusive hydraulic lift, adjustable under carriage for easy height adjustment.
• Limited time special offer: 12 months warranty on this pre-used Gullco plate beveller.

Click here for full details and to make an enquiry.

Available for Worldwide shipping, so whether you are in ship-building in China, or manufacturing tanks in South America. We can accommodate export across the globe.

Take a look at the Gullco KBM in action:

Got a machine you're looking to sell?

We also buy surplus welding and cutting equipment from around the World, take a look at how easy it is to sell your equipment to Westermans.

Investing in a welding positioner will help to improve the efficiency and safety of your welding applications.
They allow for work pieces to be mounted and rotated or tilted easily, meaning welders are free to concentrate on welding and not having to manoeuvre around to get into the correct position.
This reduces the time and effort needed by the welder to complete the job, improving productivity and bottom line.

These British made welding positioners are a superior piece of machinery to complete the manipulation of the welding workpiece.
Complete with a 12 month warranty, you get peace of mind knowing you have a reliable machine with after sales service to match.

WestWorld 1000kg Positioner Specifications:

• Load capacity 1000kgs @ 300mm c.o.g. & 100mm eccentricity.
• Table diameter: 900mm.
• Tilting capacity: 135º.
• Rotating capacity: 360º.
• Table rotation speed: 0.1 – 1.2 RPM.
• Table tilting speed: 60 seconds through 135º.
• Table machined with concentric circular markings and 4 off 18mm (M16) slots

Full details and photos available here.

WestWorld 3000kg Welding Positioner Specifications:

• Load capacity 3000kgs @ 300mm c.o.g. & 150mm eccentricity.
• Table diameter: 1200mm
• Tilting capacity: 135º.
• Rotating capacity: 360º.
• Rotation speed: 0.1 - 1.0 RPM.

Click here for full details and specifications.

WestWorld 5000kg Welding Positioner Specifications:

• Load capacity : 5000kgs @ 300mm c.o.g. & 200mm eccentricity.
• Table diameter : 1500mm.
• Tilting capacity: 135º.
• Rotation capacity: 360º.
• Rotation speed : 0.1 – 1.0 RPM.
• Tilting speed : 100 seconds through 135º.
• Table machined with concentric circular markings and 4 off 22mm (M20) slots.

Click here for full specifications and to make an enquiry.

All of the above machines are supplied with a low voltage remote pendant control, offering forward/stop/reverse, tilt-up/tilt-down push buttons. Plus a variable speed potentiometer connected to the control panel.

Machines are equipped with efficient built-in earthing (800 amps) and mounted on pre-loaded cross-roll bearing. Table rotation fitted with AC motor and controlled by inverter suitable for 380 to 440V, 3 phase supply.

As well as the above, we have a 10,000kg unit due in shortly - check out all the details here or see it in operation on YouTube.

We offer shipping and handling Worldwide on all of our equipment, find out more here and check out this case study from one of our International friends.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your current CNC plasma cutting table, or looking to invest in your first machine. Take control of your cutting requirements with an array of CNC plasma machines available from stock.

Esprit Automation are a British company that hold an enviable reputation when it comes to the manufacture of mechanised plasma cutting tables.
Offering solutions for a range of applications, from light fab shop work to industrial, production use, Esprit's range of machinery for sheet metal cutting combine first class cutting with reliable operation.
We currently have the most diverse machines in stock for a vast range of applications, check out these examples below:

Esprit Arrow CNC Plasma Cutter with Hypertherm Powermax 600.

• Esprit Arrow CNC precision profile cutting machine with Hypertherm PowerMax 600 plasma cutting power supply.
• Cutting size: 3.0m x 1.5m (lxw), ideal for lightweight applications.
• Maximum axis speed of 25m/min (X & Y).
• Precision hardened and ground linear bearings in both axes for optimum performance.
• Direct rack & pinion drive in both axes offers no intermediate belt transmissions.
• Virtually zero backlash with Swiss made, precision gearboxes.
• Heavy duty fabricated and machined steel cutting bed and gantry.
• Edge control unit offers consistent performance with easy to use software.

The perfect machine for a fab shop looking to take control of their sheet metal cutting demands at unbeatable value.

Click here for full details on this machine and to make an enquiry.

Esprit Lightning Compact CNC Plasma Cutting Table with Hypertherm Powermax 65 Plasma.

• Compact & versatile CNC plasma cutter that covers a wide range of applications.
• Suitable for sheet size up to
• Produces high quality, accurate components in virtually all metals.
• British manufactured as a single fabricated structure, with machined mounting and alignment faces.
• Integral, segmented fume extraction cutting table.
• Hypertherm Edge PRO CNC unit.
• Hypertherm Powermax 65 plasma power source, 16mm recommended capacity for mechanised cutting (can be changed if required).
• Complete with HYDROVANE HV02 Air Compressor and Dryer.

A great workhorse for production, conventional cutting requirements.

Click here for full details and to make an enquiry.

Esprit Lightning HD CNC Plasma Cutter with Hypertherm HPR 400XD Hyperformance Plasma Power Source.

• Esprit Lightning HD CNC plasma profile cutting system, designed for high definition cutting applications.
• Fitted with Hypertherm Edge Pro CNC unit.
• Hypertherm HPR 400XD HyPerformance 400 amp plasma power source, built for maximum performance and productivity.
• Heavy duty stainless and aluminium cutting capability.
• Suitable for sheet size 2500 x 4000mm.
• Donaldson fume extraction system.

A modern and full spec machine, for cutting applications that require the ultimate production and performance capability. All without the price tag of a brand new package.

Full details and enquiries can be made here.

Esprit Lightning S Precision Plasma Cutting System with Choice of Hypertherm HPR Plasma Source.

• Esprit Lightning S CNC plasma metal cutting machines have an innovative linked rail design which delivers high machine stability.
• Sheet size 1500 x 3000mm.
• Can be fitted with either Hypertherm HPR130 or HPR260 Hyperformance plasma power source.
• Includes Donaldson fume extraction system.
• This machine combines precision linear guidance, direct rack and pinion transmissions and digital brushless drives to give smooth, precise motion for the best cut quality.
• As new condition and complete with 6 month warranty as standard.

The ideal machine for upgrading from an entry level CNC plasma cutting table, or for more accurate cutting results.

Click here for full details and photos, as well as making an enquiry.

All of the above machines are currently in stock, with installation and training packages available to suit your requirements.
We can also handle delivery, as well as offloading if not available on site.

Give one of the team a call today on +44(0)1162696941 for a chat about your requirements and any additional info you might need.

The demands on production and manufacturing in the metalworking industry are at an all time high.
Be at your most profitable with these automatic girth welding machines.

Our machine of the week comes in the form of some automatic girth welding machines from Koike. Complete packages ready to weld with Lincoln submerged arc welding equipment fitted. They are in as new condition and would make a great investment for a company looking to upgrade their production facility.

Package consists of:

• Koike AGW-I/P girth welding carriage
• Lincoln Electric DC 1000 submerged arc welding power source
• Lincoln Electric NA-3 submerged arc welding head
• Flux recovery system

These packages are available in as new condition, as such are offered with a 6 month warranty package as opposed to our standard 4 month plan.

They are also available for UK rental on either a short or long term basis (minimum hire period will apply for short term hire).

This type of system was manufactured for increasing productivity in the construction of bulk storage tanks and vessels. These include those made for LNG storage, oil, flour and grain etc. and are a solution for in field welding applications, producing horizontal welds to X ray quality.

With speeds up to 20 times faster than the alternative manual welding solution, these automatic girth welding machines can cut welding speeds by up to 40%.

Want a price?

Click here to make an enquiry, or give the team a call on +44(0) 1162 696941.

We can also handle delivery and offloading if required, just provide your details when making your enquiry and we can get a price for you. Alternatively collections are welcome if you have your own transport.

We have a variety of submerged arc welding systems available, so if this isn't quite what you're looking for, click here to check out all stock.

Alternatively give us a call and we will be more than happy to offer advice on any of our products or services. Our contact details can be found here.

Submerged arc welding is an essential process when a weld needs to be protected from atmospheric contamination.
Mainly used in the production of tanks and vessels, it's a fairly sophisticated process and equipment can be an expensive investment.

Our machine of the week is a complete package ready to weld - all you need to add is your consumables and supplies!
This ESAB submerged arc welding system is in as new condition and still in it's original boxes - save thousands on a new system without compromising on age or quality of the machinery.

Consists of:

• ESAB LAF 1001 DC welding power source
• ESAB A2 Multitrac sub arc welding tractor
• PEK control unit
• OPC flux recovery unit
• D20 contact tube
• Plastic wire reel
• 3.2mm feed rolls
• 24m welding cable
• 10m return cable
• 25m control cable
• 10m reference cable
• EG600 earth clip

This "as new" complete system is offered with a 6 month warranty to ensure you have a hassle free start to your production process.

Want a price?

Click here to view all the specifications and photos, as well as make an enquiry.

We can also handle delivery and offloading if required, just provide your details when making your enquiry and we can get a price for you. Alternatively collections are welcome if you have your own transport.

We have a variety of submerged arc welding systems available, so if this isn't quite what you're looking for, click here to check out all stock.

Alternatively give us a call and we will be more than happy to offer advice on any of our products or services. Our contact details can be found here.