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Heavy Duty Sub-arc Tractor

Heavy Duty Sub-arc Tractor

Heavy Duty Sub-arc Tractor

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Bug-O Sub-Arc Tractor is designed for affordable automation in welding, specifically for fillet and butt joints. It enhances production efficiency and quality.
Specifications: The tractor supports travel speeds from 5 to 100 inches per minute (127-2540 mm/min) and can handle a maximum payload of 350 lbs (159 kg). It includes a heavy-duty wire feed system with speeds ranging from 25 to 600 inches per minute for wire diameters between 1/16” and 7/32” (1.59 - 5.56 mm).
Features: The system integrates a wire-feeder and torch for precise cross-seam and vertical adjustments. All controls are centralized in the wire-feed control unit, ensuring a seamless welding process. An optional flux recovery unit is available for recycling submerged-arc flux.
Dimensions: The HDT-1000 model has a net weight of 255 lbs (116 kg) with specific dimensions provided for various parts of the tractor. The HDT-1250 model dimensions are also detailed.
Controls: The HDT-1086 Control Box includes analog read-outs for weld current and voltage, control knobs for voltage, current, and speed, as well as switches for cycle start/stop and travel direction.
Contact Information: Bug-O Systems, a division of Weld Tooling Corporation, is located at 280 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Phone: 1-412-331-1776, Fax: 1-412-331-0383, Website: www.bugo.com.
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Heavy Duty Sub-arc Tractor-1

Bug-O Sub-Arc Tractor Affordable automation that increases production and improves quality. Heavy Duty for Welding Fillet and Butt Joints. The Bug-O System’s Submerged-Arc Tractor is outfitted with all of the necessary equipment for performing submerged- arc welding for fillet and butt joints. The integrated wire-feeder and torch provide racking for cross-seam and vertical position fine-tuning. The heavy duty tractor is capable of travel speeds ranging from 5-100 ipm (127-2540 mm/ min). It can carry a maximum payload of 350 lb (159 kg). All of the tractor controls are integrated into the wire-feed control unit, providing a seamless interface to the complete welding process. Heavy duty wire feed equipment is included on the machine with wire feed speed capabilities of 25 to 600 inches per minute for wire diameters of 1/16” - 7/32” (1.59 - 5.56 mm). An optional flux recovery unit provides recycling of the submerged-arc flux. A DIVISION OF WELD TOOLING CORPORATION 280 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15317-9564 USA PHONE: 1- 412-331-1776 http://www.bugo.com FAX: 1- 412-331- 0383

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Dimensions: Bug-o Sub-Arc Tractor HDT-1000 Net Weight: 255 lbs. (116 kg) 14.02" (356.12 mm) 23.53" (597.75 mm) 47.42" (1204.42 mm) 42.22" (1072.4 mm) 13.54" (343.92 mm) 40.47" (1027.94 mm) 24.89" (632.10 mm) HDT-1250 34.41" (874.01 mm) 42.82" max. (1087.63 mm) 27.44" (696.98 mm) Controls: HDT-1086 Control Box Weld Current Analog Read-Out Weld Voltage Analog Read-Out Cycle Start Control Power/ Emergency Stop Voltage Control Knob Current Control Knob Speed Control Knob Cycle Stop Wire Feed Inch Up & Down Digital Speed Read-Out Travel Selection Switch Travel Direction Switch A QUALITY PRODUCT FROM...

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