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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM

PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM
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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM

Product catalog summary
Overview:
The Piper-Plus is an advanced mechanized pipe welding system integrated with Lincoln Power Wave® S350, designed to enhance productivity and weld quality. It offers digital control over all welding parameters, reducing the need for highly skilled manual welders and increasing the operating factor to over 70%.
Specifications:
  • Self-contained, digitally controlled system.
  • Supports GMAW, GMAW-Pulse, FCAW, and STT® processes.
  • Operating temperatures: -20°C to 50°C.
  • Power requirements: 120VAC or 240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1PH.
  • Weight: 24.72 lbs without cables, 47.56 lbs with 15 ft cables.
Features:
  • Microprocessor-controlled panel with graphic and pendant interfaces.
  • Automatic height control for consistent tip-to-work distance.
  • Closed-loop feedback for travel and motion parameters.
  • Pre-programming capability for multiple procedures and weld passes.
  • Air-cooled or optional water-cooled welding guns.
Benefits:
  • Increased deposition rates and arc-on time improve productivity.
  • Consistent weld quality with precise procedure control.
  • Reduces the number of welders and stations required.
  • Adaptable for various geometries and material thicknesses.
Control Box Programming:
  • Primary organization screen for project management.
  • Parameter input screen for weld pass data with upper and lower limits.
  • Operating screen displays pre-set and actual data during operation.
  • Search function for easy program selection from the Power Wave® S350.
Rail Systems:
  • Lightweight and durable, suitable for various applications.
  • Quick attach ring rail for easy mounting and removal.
  • Accommodates pipes with a minimum outside diameter of 16".
Interfaced Power Source:
  • Lincoln Electric’s Power Wave® S350 with multi-process inverter.
  • PowerConnectTM Technology for automatic input power adjustment.
  • Production MonitoringTM 2 for tracking equipment usage and process improvements.
Included Components:
  • Tractor Drive Unit, Control Box, Operator Control Pendants.
  • Lincoln Electric Power Wave® S350 and optional STT® Module.
  • PWS-4100 Wire Feed Assembly and 450 AMP Welding Gun.
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Catalog excerpts

PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-1

3 Year Warranty Made in USA The New Most Advanced Mechanized Pipe Welding System from Bug-O! The Piper-Plus integrated with Lincoln Power Wave® S350, utilizes the latest in advanced digital weld process control. Bug-O Systems is guided by honesty, integrity and ethics in service to our customers and in all we do. 412-331-1776 www.bugo.com Photo taken at New Industries, Inc. - Morgan City, Louisiana

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-2

MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM The PIPER-PLUS 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-Plus. Manual pipe welding requires a high level of training and skill. As skilled pipe welders become more difficult to find, mechanized welding is an economical...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-3

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Auto Height Control Piper-Plus Drive Tractor The BUG-O PIPER-PLUS is a complete Pipe Welding System integrated with the Lincoln Electric Welding Power Source and Wire Feeder. • Unique digital control box • Microprocessor controlled panel with graphic and pendant user interfaces • Two pendant user options • Two rail and tractor carriage options o Quick attached custom-bent Aluminum Rigid Ring Rail with spring loaded spacer bars o Bug-O PSR Piper Flex Band Rails made of Flexible Stainless Steel Rail to provide versatility and flexibility • Lincoln Electric...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-4

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM 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. We also offer the new stainless steel rail which provides even more stability and durability. Features: • Quick attach ring rail mounts quickly and...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-5

MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM 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 welding parameter...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-6

MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Control Box Features: 1. Microprocessor controlled panel with graphic and pendant user interfaces. 2. The large LCD panel allows quick viewing of large groups of related information. 3. Intuitive parameter input using a touch mouse and keypad. 4. USB port for program transport between systems. Control Box Programming: 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....

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-7

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Parameter Input Screen - All data for the weld pass is input here. Unique tabs are supplied in this screen for Weave Data, Drive Travel Data, Welding Power Source Data Search and Welding Parameter Data. Data is input with upper and lower limits for each individual parameter thus ensuring that the resulting weld is within specifications. Hire Tyofl pTiir- ?J .vi " :i-.Liiii fnlStr ittrri OHS .r. CSfttnO jO* jl», HHfJOfi Knr-in y _,04S in KrlCniimlJn. JuHtfl SHAH Stc-rL Search Function - Located within the Parameter Input Screen is...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-8

MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Interfaced Power Source Features: Lincoln Electric’s Power Wave® S350 Advanced Process Welder System. • Flexibility with processes when not used on the pipeline Multi-process inverter, MIG, Stick, TIG, Arc Gouging Energy efficient 425 amp power source; 300 amps 100% duty cycle Smart robust design Rough handling - tried and tested all over the pipeline world PowerConnectTM Technology (Patent-Pending) – Automatically adjusts to input power from 200-600V, 50 or 60Hz, single phase or three phase. Welding output remains constant through the entire input voltage range....

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-9

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM Each Piper Plus System Includes: • Tractor Drive Unit • Control Box • Operator Control Pendants (2) • Gas Regulator • Lincoln Electric Power Wave® S350 • Power Wave® STT® Module (Optional) • PWS-4100 Wire Feed Assembly • Welding Gun, 450 AMP Capacity Requires Consumable Parts Kit (see p.11 for details) which defines and consists of wire size, drive roll type, nozzle opening diameter, tip extension, and tip shape.

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-10

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM PWS-4100 Wire Feeder PWS-4100 Wire Feed Assembly is an integrated package of Lincoln Electric Wire Drive and feed components that are mounted to a frame so you can place it for convenience. PWS-4100 Wire Feed Assembly consists of: Lincoln Electric AutoDrive® 4R220 4-Roll Wire Drive. Wire Size Range: Solid: .023 - 1/16" (0.6 - 1.6mm) Cored: .035 - 5-64" (0.9 - 2.0mm) Wire Feed Speed Range: 30 - 1200 in/min (0.8 - 30.5 m/min) Lincoln Electric Spindle Kit Accepts all standard spool sizes. Lincoln Electric Wire Reel Enclosure Covers welding wire providing...

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PIPER-PLUS PIPE WELDING SYSTEM-11

PIPER-PLUS MECHANIZED PIPE WELDING SYSTEM PIPER-BUG and PIPER-PLUS PART NUMBER CONVENTION PWS-ABCD-EF -►Cooling Type AC = Air Cooled WC = Water Cooled ► Tip Shape T = Tapered S = Standard Tip Extension F = Flush R = Recessed ' Nozzle Opening Diameter 13 - 1/2" (13 mm) opening 16 - 5/8" (16 mm) opening 19 - 3/4" (19 mm) opening Drive Roll Type K = cored wire knurled V groove V = solid wire V groove -► Wire Diameter (mm) 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 ► 4600 Consumable Kit RING RAILS ► D = European Conformance* 0 = 120 VAC control box, NON-CE power source 2 = 240 VAC control box, NON-CE power source 5 = CE 240...

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