Cutting & Welding Automation | Steelmax

The Steelmax® Arc Runner is a portable, programmable welding carriage designed to produce consistent, high-quality welds. The powerful magnetic base and closed loop electronic speed control provide speed stabilization in all positions. The unit enables weld bead geometry that is exact to the required specifications, substantially reducing costly over welding and decreasing filler metal usage. The Arc Runner can be programmed in continuous or stitch welding modes. Two easy-to-use function buttons enable programming of weld length, distance between welds, reverse fill, crater fill time and other required patterns and parameters. The Arc Runner travels at full speed between stitches, which saves valuable welding time. An optional pendulum torch oscillator is available for the Arc Runner to produce weave welds. The oscillator allows for precise control of weave width, weave speed and left/right side wall dwell. Arc Runner’s micro processor allows for development, storage and reproduction of up to 40 different welding programs for various joint configurations and multi-pass, multi-layer welds. Once an optimum weld procedure is developed, stored and programmed, Arc Runner will repeat it over and over again. FEATURES

Compact, lightweight design with durable cast aluminum housing
Permanent magnet clamping system with on/off lever ensures positive magnetic traction
Maintenance free, 4-wheel planetary gear drive system
Standard torch holder for welding torches with diameters of 5/8" – 7/8" (16-22 mm); optional large holder for diameters up to 1-3/8" (35 mm)
Precise cross-slide torch adjustment
Multifunctional LED display and 2 function buttons for welding pattern programming
Closed-loop speed control system stabilizes travel speed to reduce weld defects and costly repair work
Consistent heat input reduces distortion
Automatic ARC ON/OFF system initiates welding and travel, simultaneously
Self-guiding roller arms eliminate the need for track
Improves work environment – reduces fatigue and repetitive stress – removes operator from heat and fumes
Capable of carrying and controlling 2 torches (without oscillation)
Up to 40 complete programs may be stored in non-volatile memory

The Steelmax® Rail Runner is a digitally controlled travel carriage designed for the mechanization of welding and thermal cutting processes. Featuring a positive rack and pinion drive system with electronic speed control, the Rail Runner can produce consistent, high quality welds and cuts in the flat, vertical or horizontal position. A multi-function LED display permits precise setting of process parameters making set up and repetition of predefined weld procedures quick and simple. The Rail Runner is available in two versions: (i) the standard version with the integrated linear oscillator; and (ii) a basic version without integrated linear oscillation. As a result, the Rail Runner family of track mounted welding carriages economically meets a broad array of welding and cutting applications. FEATURES

Durable aluminum cast housing
Automatic arc ignition integrated with travel switch
Precise cross slide torch adjustment
Closed loop position control with encoder feedback
LED display with numeric representation permits presetting of all motion parameters including weave width, weave speed, side wall dwells and tractor travel speed
Integrated linear oscillator for weave welding and overlay
Electronic torch steering during weaving operation
Semi-Flexible Guide Rail will adhere curved surfaces with minimum radius of 16’ (5 m)

Arc Runner Portable Programmable Welding Carriage

Rail Runner Track Welding Carriage