Conventional Welding Rotator
HALDEN conventional welding rotator is an advanced welding support equipment designed for pipe, containers, boilers, pressure vessels, oil tanks, and other cylindrical workpieces. It is mainly used for assembling, burnishing, and welding operations, and can be used together with column and boom systems and SAW systems to realize inside and outside girth welding as well as longitudinal welding.
The machine offers compact structure, small footprint, practical appearance, light operating feel, and convenient use. It can match with automatic welding or manual welding processes, helping improve welding quality, reduce labor intensity, and raise production efficiency.
- Suitable for pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, pipes, shipyard, and wind energy fabrication
- Variable rotation speed from 100 to 1000 mm/min
- Remote control box with 12 m span and digital speed display
- Available in self-aligning, conventional, and custom-built types
- Shot blasted frame at SA 2 ½ included
- Variable Frequency Driver made by Teco Westinghouse
Advanced Welding Support for Cylindrical Workpieces
Conventional welding rotator is developed based on advanced domestic and international equipment concepts. It is designed to support cylindrical fabrication work by providing stable rotation during assembly, welding, and finishing operations.
When used with automatic welding systems or manual welding processes, the machine helps maintain more consistent welding speed, better workpiece positioning, and improved overall welding quality.
Flexible for Automatic or Manual Welding
Welding rotators are widely used because they can support different welding process setups, from manual production lines to more integrated automated welding stations. This flexibility helps fabricators improve productivity while reducing handling effort and operator fatigue.
Although automated welding systems require more investment, they can create long-term savings through better weld consistency, improved efficiency, and reduced rework.
Welding Rotator Applications
Widely used in cylindrical fabrication industries where stable workpiece rotation is required.
Pressure Vessel and Boiler Fabrication
Suitable for vessel shell welding, boiler sections, and other cylindrical pressure equipment manufacturing.
Oil, Gas, and Chemical Equipment
Used in fabrication of tanks, pipes, and chemical process equipment where controlled rotation improves welding quality.
Shipyard, Water Tank, and Wind Energy
Applicable to large cylindrical structures in marine fabrication, water infrastructure, and wind tower manufacturing.
Notes for Our Welding Rotator
Important standard features and design highlights for conventional rotator applications.
Variable Rotation Speed
Variable rotation speed range from 100 to 1000 mm/min helps match different welding procedures and workpiece conditions.
Heavy Duty Rubber Wheels
Wheels padded with heavy-duty rubber are included on models WR-100 and smaller to support stable workpiece contact.
Remote Control Box
The remote control box with 12 m span allows adjustment of rotating speed, forward and reverse rotation, and stop, with digital display in mm/min.
Shot Blasted Frame
Shot blasted frame at SA 2 ½ is included to improve structural preparation and surface finish quality.
Teco Westinghouse VFD
Variable Frequency Driver made by Teco Westinghouse supports stable motion control and speed adjustment.
Custom-Built Rotators Available
Custom-built welding rotators are available, including LD models designed for large diameter vessels.
Information Needed for Customized Welding Rotator
Key project data helps HALDEN recommend the most suitable welding rotator configuration.
Basic Project Requirements
For customized welding rotator solutions, please provide the maximum loading capacity in tons or the maximum workpiece weight in tons. This is one of the most important factors in selecting the correct rotator model and drive structure.
It is also important to specify whether a self-aligned type or conventional adjustable type is required.
Workpiece Size Information
Please also provide the tank or vessel diameter range, including the minimum and maximum diameter in millimeters, along with the final vessel or tank length in millimeters.
With this information, HALDEN can recommend the most suitable standard model or provide a custom-built welding rotator solution.
Technical Data
Standard model range for conventional welding rotators.
| Model | Tons | Pounds (#) |
|---|---|---|
| WR 2 | 2 ton | 4,000 lb |
| WR 3 | 3 tons | 6,000 lb |
| WR 5 | 5 tons | 10,000 lb |
| WR 10 | 10 tons | 20,000 lb |
| WR 20 | 20 tons | 40,000 lb |
| WR 40 | 40 tons | 80,000 lb |
| WR 60 | 60 tons | 120,000 lb |
| WR 80 | 80 tons | 160,000 lb |
| WR 100 | 100 tons | 200,000 lb |
| WR 150 | 150 tons | 300,000 lb |
| WR 250 | 250 tons | 500,000 lb |
| WR 400 | 400 tons | 800,000 lb |
| WR 600 | 600 tons | 1,200,000 lb |
| WR 800 | 800 tons | 1,600,000 lb |
| WR 1000 | 1000 tons | 2,000,000 lb |
| WR 1200 | 1200 tons | 2,400,000 lb |
FAQ
Common questions about HALDEN conventional welding rotator.
1. What is a conventional welding rotator mainly used for?
It is mainly used for assembling, burnishing, and welding cylindrical workpieces such as pipes, containers, boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks.
2. Can the rotator be used with automatic welding equipment?
Yes. It can be used together with column and boom systems and SAW systems to realize inside and outside girth welding and longitudinal welding.
3. What details are needed for custom rotator selection?
You should provide loading capacity, whether self-aligned or conventional type is required, vessel diameter range, and final vessel length.
4. Are larger diameter custom models available?
Yes. HALDEN offers custom-built welding rotators, and LD models are available for large diameter vessels.
Request a Quote for Conventional Welding Rotator
If you need a conventional welding rotator for pipes, tanks, boilers, pressure vessels, or other cylindrical fabrication work, send us your workpiece weight, vessel diameter range, final length, and whether you need self-aligning or adjustable conventional type. HALDEN can recommend a suitable standard or custom-built rotator for your project.
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