Application Engineering

Orbital welding with you at the centre

Whether you require tooling to adapt a standard weld head to fit your application or if your application requires a completely bespoke weld head, the Orbitec team can help.

Orbitec can design, develop and manufacture a wide range of bespoke Orbital welding products to suit your specific needs and requirements. We have an extensive track record of supporting some of the largest names in the industry with bespoke orbital welding solutions.

Our team of industry professionals completes all design, development and manufacturing at our Head Office in Derby. We have full 3D CAD capabilities and a network of trusted suppliers and subcontractors to support all stages of the manufacturing process, from CNC machining and EDM wiring to electro-plating and hardening services.

what we offer

Modified Parts

We can modify existing Orbital welding equipment, such as weld heads to suit your exact project requirements.

Bespoke Products

We have a proven track record in developing bespoke Orbital welding products, such as IBW weld heads.

What makes us different

Our team boasts decades of experience in the design, development and manufacture of both modified and bespoke orbital welding equipment.

We are proud of our customer-first approach, ensuring we develop a solution that meets our customer’s application requirements. Orbitec has developed a comprehensive range of solutions over the years, supporting a diverse range of industries, from nuclear and aerospace to oil and gas.

Our continuous investment into our team and facilities allows us to complete the majority of the manufacturing process in-house, enabling us to develop and trial solutions in a fast and efficient manner.

Case Study Examples

Modified OSK21-C

Modified OSK21-C to accept a tight access aerospace component, tube size is 0.250” (6.35mm), the assembly comprises ‘S’ shape tube with a fitting welded at each end. Photo shows a batch of welded assemblies.

IBW weld head

IBW weld head for a ‘back face’ tube to tube sheet joint on an HP Heater for power generation. Inset photos show a completed test sample weld (as welded) and IBW weld head positioned at the front face for welding.

Auto Loading Mechanism

Auto loading mechanism for an OSK65-W weld head, mechanism has PLC controlled pneumatic actuation for loading and clamping of components. An Orbitec Tigtronic controller was fully integrated with the loading mechanism to provide a single operator interface. All mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and PLC software design was completed ‘in-house’. Photo shows some completed welds.

Andy
AndyPrincipal Technician - Altrad
Orbitec’s expertise and first-class support are unmatched. Their team is always quick to provide effective solutions, keeping our operations running smoothly. We highly recommend them.

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