Revolutionize tank construction with precision on rails for any position, flat-horizontal, vertical up and frontal butt welds with railRunner and ArcDrive

2024-03-04 |

Large tank welding is often accompanied by productivity and quality constraints as the tanks are very large in size, specific materials are used and long-lasting welds with excellent quality and productivity are needed.

Weld quality and time guidelines are often a major challenge. We have the answer for you. We will accelerate your productivity and quality whether you need to weld unalloyed, stainless or nickel base materials.

Unite railRunner, ArcDrive and diamondspark 46 RC for excellent bead appearance and the highest quality for welding carbon steel up to grade S460

Welding consumable: diamondspark 46 RC dia. 1.2 mm
Welding process: ArcDrive
Shielding gas: M21 (80% Argon, 20% CO₂)
Welding position: PF, 3F (vertical up butt weld)

Root pass with ceramic backing	Fill passes
Amperage / Voltage: 160-170A, 22-24V WFS: 5.3-5.6 m/min Travel Speed: 10 cm/min	Amperage / Voltage: 190-200A, 23-24V WFS: 6.5 m/min Travel Speed: 14-18 cm/min

Experience The Perfect Weld Seam for welding stainless steel tanks with FOXcore 308L-MC d. 1.2 mm, railRunner and our ArcDrive process

Welding process: ArcDrive
Shielding gas: M12 (97.5% Argon, 2.5% CO2)
Welding position: PA, 1G (flat position butt weld)

Root pass with ceramic backing	Fill passes
Amperage / Voltage: 210-220A, 21-22V Travel Speed: 30 cm/min	Amperage / Voltage: 210-220A, 23-24V Travel Speed: 29 cm/min

Butt Welds for 9% Ni tanks are made easy with our railRunner and FOXcore 625-T1

Welding consumable: FOXcore 625-T1 dia. 1.2 mm
Welding process: ArcDrive
Shielding gas: M21 (82% Argon, 18% CO₂)
Welding position: PF, 3F (vertical up butt weld)

Root pass with ceramic backing	Fill passes
Amperage / Voltage: 150A, 21-22V WFS: 7 m/min	Amperage / Voltage: 170-180A, 23-24V WFS: 8.2 m/min

Do you want to experience the Perfect Weld Seam? Just contact us and enjoy limitless productivity with our new welding carriages for heavy duty long lasting welding.