Welding Automation
FIT-UP
by Akyapak
Two-unit fit-up rotator with one stationary unit and one rail-mounted movable unit that concentrically aligns and welds two cylindrical workpieces.
Two-unit fit-up rotator (one stationary, one rail-mounted movable)
Configuration
5 to 100 tons (5 to 100 tonnes)
Standard Load Capacity
Up to 300 tons available in custom configurations
Extended Load Capacity
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Ideal For
- Fabricators producing wind towers, pressure vessels, or other large cylindrical assemblies who need to concentrically align and weld two cylinder sections together
Configuration
Two-unit fit-up rotator (one stationary, one rail-mounted movable)
Standard Load Capacity
5 to 100 tons (5 to 100 tonnes)
Extended Load Capacity
Up to 300 tons available in custom configurations
Rotation Diameter Range
3,000 to 6,000 mm (about 10 to 20 ft)
Key Features
FIT-UP Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Precision & Performance
- Centre axis customisable for varying part sizes
- Adjustable rotation speed with digital display on the remote
Ease of Operation
- Concentric alignment of two cylinders for end-to-end joining welds
- 5 m corded remote control standard
Built-In Extras
- Two-unit configuration with one stationary and one rail-mounted movable unit
- Hydraulic cylinders adjust the movable unit up and down for height matching
- Customisable rail length and number of rotating units per cell, configured at the design phase
- Trolley walking drive moves the unit along the rail for length matching
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Full Specifications
Akyapak FIT-UP Converter Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Configuration
- Two-unit fit-up rotator (one stationary, one rail-mounted movable)
- Standard Load Capacity
- 5 to 100 tons (5 to 100 tonnes)
- Extended Load Capacity
- Up to 300 tons available in custom configurations
- Rotation Diameter Range
- 3,000 to 6,000 mm (about 10 to 20 ft)
- Movable Unit Drive
- Trolley walking drive on rails
- Position Adjustment
- Hydraulic cylinders (vertical) + rail trolley (horizontal)
- Rail Length
- Customisable to user requirements
- Centre Axis
- Customisable joining axis, moveable for varying part sizes
- Rotation Speed
- Adjustable, digital display
- Control
- Remote with 5 m cable (standard turning-roll controller)
- Use Case
- Concentric alignment and welding of two cylindrical workpieces
| Configuration | Two-unit fit-up rotator (one stationary, one rail-mounted movable) |
| Standard Load Capacity | 5 to 100 tons (5 to 100 tonnes) |
| Extended Load Capacity | Up to 300 tons available in custom configurations |
| Rotation Diameter Range | 3,000 to 6,000 mm (about 10 to 20 ft) |
| Movable Unit Drive | Trolley walking drive on rails |
| Position Adjustment | Hydraulic cylinders (vertical) + rail trolley (horizontal) |
| Rail Length | Customisable to user requirements |
| Centre Axis | Customisable joining axis, moveable for varying part sizes |
| Rotation Speed | Adjustable, digital display |
| Control | Remote with 5 m cable (standard turning-roll controller) |
| Use Case | Concentric alignment and welding of two cylindrical workpieces |
- Two-unit configuration with one stationary and one rail-mounted movable unit
- Concentric alignment of two cylinders for end-to-end joining welds
- Hydraulic cylinders adjust the movable unit up and down for height matching
- Trolley walking drive moves the unit along the rail for length matching
- Centre axis customisable for varying part sizes
- Customisable rail length and number of rotating units per cell, configured at the design phase
- Adjustable rotation speed with digital display on the remote
- 5 m corded remote control standard
- Custom-length rails to fit production envelope
- Additional rotating units integrated into the cell for multi-section welding
- Special-configuration build with load capacity up to 300 tons
- Wind tower segment assembly
- Pressure vessel section joining
- Ship hull cylinder welding (offshore and shipbuilding)
- Tank fabrication (joining two tank sections)
- Tower fabrication for industrial structures
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