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Tank Fabrication
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KOIKE KNOWS TANKS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM Koike Aronson, Inc./Ransome Koike Aronson Inc. P.O. Box 307, Arcade, New York 14009 Phone (585) 492-2400 Fax (585) 457-3517

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AGW Series AGW-I / AGW-II Automatic Girth Welders Features ▪ Effectively cuts welding time up to 40% ▪ Adjustable frame for plates 6 ft to 10 ft tall (1.8m-3m) ▪ Unlimited tank diameters down to 20’ in diameter ▪ High / low rapid travel select controls ▪ Self propelled at speeds from 4 to 105 IPM ▪ Plates up to 2” thick ▪ Single and Double sided operation Koike Aronson / Ransome’s AGW Automatic Girth Welder is an automatic system that speeds up construction of field-erected storage tanks. It straddles the shell plates riding on adjustable flanged wheels at operator controlled speeds of 4 to...

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Specifications Includes Standard Welding Packages Available: Miller SAW Package Operator's Platform with seat Wire Feeder and Control Power Source Vertical Adjuster Horizontal Adjuster Flux Belt Assembly Flux Re-circulating System Pre-Heat Torch Service Skid with Disconnect Tropicalized Controls. Weather Curtains 200 feet of Control Cable Assembly Loading Safety Wheels Operator Communication System (AGW-II Only) Operators Manual Tool Kit ♦ RAD 400 Wire Feeder ♦ Sub Arc DC 650 Power Source Lincoln SAW Package ♦ NA-3 Controller Special Options ♦ AC Models Available ♦ Open Arc...

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AGW Series AGW-LW Light Weight Automatic Girth Welders Features ▪ 40% lighter than standard AGW-I Weighs less than 1,000 lb. (450 kg) w/o canvas ▪ Effectively cuts welding time up to 40% ▪ Adjustable frame for plates 6ft to 10ft tall (1.8m-3m) ▪ 12’ Tank diameters and up ▪ High/low rapid travel select controls ▪ Self propelled at speeds from 4 to 105 IPM ▪ Plates down to 3/16” thick Koike Aronson / Ransome’s AGW-LW Light Weight Automatic Girth Welder is an automatic system that speeds up construction of thin walled field-erected storage tanks. It straddles the shell plates riding on...

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SpecificationsLW-Automatic Girth Welders Standard Welding Packages Available: Includes Operator's Platform with seat Wire Feeder and Control Power Source Vertical Adjuster Horizontal Adjuster Adjustable Flux Belt Assembly Flux Recirculating System Pre-Heat Torch Service Skid with Disconnect Tropicalized Controls. Weather Curtains and Roof 200 feet of Control Cable Assembly Loading Safety Wheels Operators Manual Tool Kit Miller SAW Package ♦ HDC 1500A Controller ♦ RAD 400 Wire Feeder ♦ Sub Arc DC 650 Power Source Lincoln SAW Package ♦ NA-3 Controller Special Options ♦ AC Models...

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VUP Series VERTICAL-UP WELDER (VUP) Features ▪ X-Ray Quality Welds ▪ Single Pass Operation ▪ Adjustable frame for plates 6ft to 10ft tall (1.8m-3m) ▪ Unlimited tank diameters ▪ Optional Powered Oscillator ▪ for 1-1/4” to 3” plate The Koike Aronson/Ransome single pass Vertical-Up welder (VUP) can complete 10-12 vertical seams on a field erected storage tank with 8’ tall x 1” thick seams in one work shift. X-Ray quality welds with one operator and one machine. The frame consists of a vertical column mounted on a powered carriage and roller assembly that rides on the top edge of the tank...

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Specifications Vertical-Up Welders Single-Pass Process for Mild Steel Notes: Lincoln NA-3 Wire Feeder and Control Lincoln DC-1000 Power Source Vertical Support Column Front and Rear Sliding Shoe Water Recirculator Power Skid Lifting Bale Input Power Disconnect Tropicalized Controls. 200 feet of Control Cable Assembly Powered Lateral Travel Operators Manual Tool Kit Multi-Pass MIG Models Available Portable Track Guided Models Available Custom Engineered Models Available Koike Aronson / Ransome’s single pass Vertical-Up welding system for field construction welds 20 times faster than...

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VUP Series VERTICAL-UP MIG WELDER (VUP-MIG) Features ▪ Ideal for nickel or stainless plates ▪ Adjustable frame for plates 6ft to 10ft tall (1.8m-3m) ▪ Unlimited tank diameters ▪ Up/down, high/low rapid travel select controls ▪ Rack and pinion drive for positive vertical motion ▪ Powered lateral travel for moving from joint to joint The VUP-MIG is designed for an open arc welding process with a gas shield. Bi-directional welding travel, with controlled speed, self-supporting, hangs directly on tank shell. All components integrated onto the lift column. The column will support all welding...

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Notes: ♦ ♦ ♦ Single Pass Verti-Shield Models Available Portable Track Guided Models Available Custom Engineered Models Available SpecificationsVertical-Up Welders Includes Vertical support column. Welding head support table with support rollers Cross slide to provide in-out, right -left and height adjustment (Manual) Torch weaver (Oscillator) (KSK WU-1 Weaver) Operators controls Power source platform mount Gas cylinder mount Lifting bale. 230/380/460V - 3PH - 50/60HZ. Manual or powered lateral travel Operators manual Tool kit Optional removable operator platform (Not Shown) Recommended...

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OPTIONS SHELL BUGGY Manual or Powered Travel, and Power Elevating options available ▪ Up to 10’ plates ▪ 300 lb (112 kg) weight capacity Manual pulley drive for traversing and fold down steps for elevation ▪ Tank diameters from 15’ and up ▪ Plate thickness up to 1” ▪ Manual or powered horizontal travel ▪ Manual or powered elevation Powered drive traversing and powered deck for elevation Powered drive for traversing and fold down steps for elevation Koike Aronson / Ransome’s Shell Buggy is the ideal solution for manual operations during tank construction. Supported off the top shell of the...

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OPTIONS TOW BEHIND POWER SKIDS Skids can be attached directly to VUP or AGW, reducing cable length and windup problems. Configured for any power source and support equipment required for machine. Rotary grounds attached to wheel axles provide constant ground current conduction. Used for both wired and engine driven power sources WEL-HANDY MULTI MULTI-PURPOSE AUTOMATIC WELDING CARRIAGE Highly Productive Welding from a Compact Machine Light, compact, 4WD, magnetic force traction and a low center of gravity allows this series of machines to achieve the highest pulling power and stability in...

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