Mobile Tractor aids in-field submerged arc welding.January 12, 2009 -
Configurable for 3- or 4-wheel operation to support on or off track use, Cruiser(TM) Subarc Tractor Wirefeeder brings Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® inverter power source to fabrication yards. Self-propelled submerged arc welding tractor, designed for welding large joints on heavy plate, features rated output of 1,000 A @ 100% duty cycle and weld deposition rates up to 60 lbs/hr. Power Feed(TM) 10S wire drive design, rotating in 2 directions for any torch angle, feeds up to 7/32 in. dia wire.
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Original Press release
Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
22801 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH, 44117
USA
Lincoln Electric Introduces the New Cruiser(TM) Tractor for Submerged Arc Welding
Self-propelled Tractor Brings Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® Capabilities to Field Applications
o High weld deposition rates up to 60 lbs/hr
o Designed for welding big joints, on big jobs
o Three or four wheel configuration for use with or without a track
o Rated output of 100 amps at 100-percent duty cycle
Cruiser Subarc Tractor
Cruiser Subarc Tractor WirefeederCleveland - Lincoln Electric's new Cruiser(TM) brings the advantages of the Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® inverter power source to fabrication yards with increased mobility and user-friendly capabilities. This rugged and durable tractor is specifically designed for welding large joints on heavy plate.
A self-propelled submerged arc welding tractor, the Cruiser(TM) is ideal for welding heavy plates on barges, ships, large tanks, bridges and offshore platforms. The tractor has a rated output of 1000 amps at a 100-percent duty cycle and high weld deposition rates up to 60 lbs/hr.
It features the proven industrial Power Feed(TM) 10S wire drive design, rotating in two directions for any torch angle and feeds up to 7/32" diameter wire. The Cruiser's mast and arm are constructed of heat treated aluminum alloy tubing which provides a rigid frame to keep the wire drive in a steady position.
The tractor can be configured to a three or four wheel operation, providing users the option of using the Cruiser(TM) on or off the track. In addition, the tractor includes a joint tracking guide for increased set-up good stability and tracking of the weld joint, and its aluminum construction resists impacts and high temperatures for enhanced durability.
The Cruiser's additional features, such as its lightweight pendant control with digital meters, allow the user to save procedures, apply procedure limits and lockout any or all controls.
For more information on Lincoln Electric's Cruiser(TM), call (888) 355-3213 or visit www.lincolnelectric.com to obtain Bulletin E9.170.1.
The Lincoln Electric Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is the world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
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