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Piper-Bug Pipe Welding System
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3 Year Warranty Made in USA Mechanized Pipe Welding System from Bug-O 412-331-1776 Bug-O Systems is guided by honesty, integrity and ethics in service to our customers and in all we do.

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Actual Welding Deposition Rate 1.8 The PIPER-BUG is a self contained, digitally controlled, mechanized pipe welding system, producing high deposition rates with excellent weld quality to reduce pipe welding costs. Increased duty cycle and arc-on time provide significant improvements in productivity. All welding parameters, including voltage, wire feed speed, current, travel and oscillation are programmable and digitally controlled with the Piper-Bug. (Deposition Rate x Operating Factor) Actual Welding Deposition Rate kg/hr Manual 3.2mm Low-Hydrogen...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Features: • • • • • • Closed loop feedback Distinctive on-board current monitoring and adjustments Programmed for exact multi-parameter output Supervisor set operating limits of every adjustable parameter Pre-programming of an infinite number of procedures and weld passes Air-cooled or optional water-cooled torch Travel speed can be calibrated to provide actual travel speed on pipe O.D Maintains constant torch height, ensuring stable welding arc and consistent heat input Wire feed input can be tuned to deliver the exact amount of wire at the arc...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Bug-O Rail Bug-O rail systems are lightweight and durable providing versatility for all kinds of applications beyond Pipeline applications. All rail and tractors utilize rack and pinion positive drives. All carriages can be installed and removed from any point of the rail. Our Aluminum Rigid Rail design was first developed in 1948, and it has stood the test of time serving clients around the world for over 60 years, and the new Stainless Steel Rail provides even more stability and durability. Quick attach ring rail mounts quickly and easily to the...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM A Limited Function Pendant: A. Torch Jog - Up/Down B. Wire Feed Jog – In/Out C. Oscillation Check D. Travel Jog – Forward/Reverse E. Welding Voltage – Increase/Decrease F. Tractor Travel Speed – Increase/Decrease G. Cycle Stop (Gas Purge in Jog Mode) H. Torch Position Steering I. Emergency Stop J. Cycle Start K. Welding Current – Increase/Decrease (Adjusts torch height while welding) L. Wire Feed Speed – Increase/Decrease Full Function Pendant: A. Wire Feed Jog – In/Out B. Welding Pass Select C. Oscillation Check D. Display Screen - Provides selected...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Microprocessor controlled panel with graphic and pendant user interfaces The large LCD panel allows quick viewing of large groups of related information Intuitive parameter input using a touch mouse and USB port for program transport between systems Note: Numbers shown on the following screenshots are for display purposes only and are not intended for actual welding procedures. Primary Organization Screen Allows project managers the ability to organize and modify information for each application. This information is password protected. Limited access...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Interfaced Power Source Features: Lincoln Electric Invertec ® V350-PRO • Multi-process inverter, MIG, Stick, TIG, Arc Gouging • 425 amp power source; 300 amps 100% duty cycle • Smart robust design Benefits: • Flexibility with processes when not used on the pipeline • Energy efficient Rough handling - tried and tested all over the pipeline world PIPER-BUG PART NUMBER CONVENTION PWS-ABCD-EF-0.0G00H Tip Shape Tip Shape T = Tapered T = Tapered S = Standard S = Standard Nozzle Opening Diameter Nozzle Opening Diameter 13 – 1/2" (13 mm) opening 16 – 5/8"...

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PIPER-BUG MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Power Requirements: 120/240 VAC/50-60/1 Linear Speed: 0-80 ipm (0-2000 mm/m), +/-1% Weave Speed: 5-130 ipm (125-3300 mm/m), +/- 1% 2'' (50 mm) left & right of center, 4'' (100 mm) total Load Capacity: 60 lbs. (27 kg) total. Wire Feed Speed: 50-450 ipm (125 – 1150 cm/m), +/- 1% Net Weight (w/o spool): Tractor Only 37.7 lbs. (17.1 kg) Spool on Head (Optional) 36.1 lbs. (16.4 kg) Spool on Floor Dwell Times: 0-10 seconds left & right, independent Shipping Weight: 190 lbs. (87 kg)* This includes drive unit, control box, pendant and cables *requires...

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