Your trusted orbital partner

Welcome to Orbitec Limited, the exclusive supplier and customer agent for Orbitec GmbH, a pioneer in orbital welding technology since its founding in 1984.

Established in 2004, Orbitec Limited based in Derby, proudly serving and supporting customers across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to be your “Trusted Orbital Partner,” offering the personalised service and care of a family business while delivering a multinational company’s innovation, product range and investment.

At Orbitec, we are dedicated to more than just supplying, repairing, and servicing advanced orbital welding systems. We also specialise in application engineering, providing expert training, developing custom products, and offering equipment hire to meet diverse needs.

Our commitment to our customers extends far beyond the initial sale, and we strive to deliver industry-leading service and support, ensuring that our customer’s investments in our products and services help them achieve their business goals.

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Vision

Our vision is to be your “Trusted Orbital Partner” providing you with the best orbital welding equipment on the market along with the highest levels of customer support.

This vision is supported by our customer-first attitude, unique approach to problem solving and providing solutions that are innovative, easy to use and efficient.

Products Trusted Worldwide

Orbitec’s Orbital Welding solutions are renowned globally for their precision and reliability and are trusted by industries worldwide. Our customers benefit from the cutting-edge technology embedded in these systems, which ensures high-quality welds with unmatched consistency.

Your Trusted Orbital Partner

Our team, with decades of industry experience, is dedicated to exceeding expectations and maximising the value of your investments. Our extensive knowledge and hands-on approach ensure you receive tailored solutions and comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of your Orbital Welding systems.

Your One Stop Shop

Orbitec is your one-stop shop for all things orbital welding, offering a complete range of products and services to meet every need. Whether you’re seeking options to hire or buy equipment, expert training or custom-made products. Orbitec delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

1984 Orbitec GmbH Founded

1984
Orbitec GmbH Founded

Founded in 1984, Orbitec GmbH quickly established itself as industry leading specialists in the field of orbital welding technology, designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing equipment worldwide.

1996 Export Distribution Established

1996
Export Distribution Established

A global export distribution network is established, allowing Orbitec to sell and ship their products to customers across the world

1999 Auto programming Launched

1999
Auto programming Launched

Orbitec established itself as an innovation pioneer by launching Tigtronic controllers with autoprogramming. Additional concepts are also introduced such as the Oxygen analyser and the ‘Peli’ case based orbital controller. 1999 also saw the start of collaboration with ESS inverters.

2000 Open Weld Heads

2000
Open Weld Heads

OSZ open frame weld heads are added to the product range with OSW open frame weld heads being added in the following years OSW 170 (2002), OSW 115 (2001), OSW 80 (2001), OSW 40 (2002)

2001 Sailauf Facility

2001
Sailauf Facility

Orbitec GmbH establishes a new facility at Sailauf, increasing their production capabilities.

2003 Orbitec Launches in the UK

2003
Orbitec Launches in the UK

Orbitec is launched in the UK at the Weldex exhibition in 2003, introducing the service to the UK & Irish Markets

2005 Site & Product Expansion

2005 - 2007
Site & Product Expansion

Orbitec Ltd moves to larger premises at the Derwent Business Centre. In the same year and years to follow, several new concepts are introduced, including evolution of the multiple handle OSK-W water cooled enclosed head range with the narrower OSK-G variants. OSK 115-53 G/GW (2005), OSK 38 C/G and OSK 21 C/G (2007)

2009 Pride Park

2009
Pride Park

Orbitec Ltd moves to Pride Park. Meanwhile, Orbitec GmbH's export business sales exceed domestic sales.

2013 Seligenstadt facility

2013
Seligenstadt facility

Orbitec GmbH open a new purpose built facility in Seligenstadt, further increasing the production capability and reach of the Orbitec brand.

2014 Enclosed Weld Heads

2014
Enclosed Weld Heads

Introduction of the OSK-S enclosed weld head range as a further development of the OSK-G series. As part of our form, fit and function philosophy discontinued products remain compatible with new and vice versa.

2019 CNC Capabilities Expand

2019
CNC Capabilities Expand

Orbitec Ltd expands its facility and invests in CNC manufacturing capabilities

2018 Evo Controllers

2019
Evo Controllers

The most compact, modern and user-friendly generation of EVO controllers featuring Industry 4.0 technology enters the market in 2019

2022 Modular Evo Controller

2022
Modular Evo Controller

Orbitec releases the EVO industry 4.0 range of modular controllers

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Insights

Introducing Orbitec: Your Trusted Orbital Partner

Orbitec is one of the world's largest manufacturers of orbital welding equipment, with a reputation built on performance, reliability and innovation.

Supporting Aerospace Manufacturer’s Transition to Orbital TIG Welding

A manufacturer of critical pressure measurement components for the aerospace industry sought to improve their production process.

Fast and Cost-Effective Orbital Weld Head Repair for the Dairy Industry

A customer in the food and dairy industry faced an urgent issue when debris became lodged in the orbital weld head, rendering it inoperable.

Orbitec design, manufacture and supply a comprehensive range of systems, products and accessories for the Orbital TIG Process. Our products are employed across a diverse range of industries including: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food & Dairy, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Petrochemical, Offshore and Nuclear.