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Orbitalum_2012_Cutting_Tools_AM

Orbitalum_2012_Cutting_Tools_AM

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Corporate Profile
Orbitalum Tools GmbH, initially a subsidiary of Georg Fischer since 1960, specializes in manufacturing high-quality tube cutting and pipe preparation tools. In 2009, it merged with Orbimatic Welding systems, offering a comprehensive range of products including tube saws, facing machines, and welding equipment, all engineered to ISO 9001:2008 standards.

Genuine Parts and Customer Support
E.H. Wachs provides genuine Orbitalum parts and repair services with factory-trained technicians. A network of dealers offers sales, service, and technical support across industries such as semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, and power generation.

Technology and Product Offerings
Orbitalum offers machines like the GF and RA series for pipe cutting and beveling, utilizing advanced cold cutting technology. The RPG series provides tube squaring solutions, while the BRB and REB series focus on boiler pipe preparation and end preparation.

New Products
New products include the GF 4 and GF 6 series with improved corrosion resistance and ergonomic design, and the GFX 3.0 for cutting and beveling tubes and elbows. The BRB series offers robust solutions for boiler pipe preparation.

Accessories and Additional Offerings
The catalog includes accessories for the GF, RA, and RPG machines, such as clamping shells, saw blades, and lubrication products. It also highlights rental and training services to enhance customer experience and product utilization.

Machine Specifications
The GF Series includes models GF 4 and GF 6, suitable for pipe diameters from 12 mm to 168.3 mm and wall thicknesses up to 15 mm. The RA Series includes models RA 2, RA 8, and RA 12, designed for high-alloy and non-ferrous metals. The GFX 3.0 is a compact machine for cutting and beveling tubes and elbows.

Technical Data
Power ranges from 1.8 kW to 1.9 kW, with a noise level of approximately 79 dB(A) and vibration level less than 2.5 m/s².

Applications
These machines are suitable for preparing pipes for automated welding processes, handling materials like stainless steel, plastics, and non-ferrous metals.

Accessories
Accessories for the GFX 3.0 include stainless steel caps and clamping shells for thin-walled tubes.

Procedures and Recommendations
Ordering clamping shells requires specifying tube dimensions. GF TOP lubricant comes with a screwable brush for easy application, while GF LUB is chlorine-free.

Key Data and Parameters
The pipe feeder base unit has a maximum load capacity of 400 kg. The mobile workstation measures 91 x 115 x 43 cm with a load capacity of 675 kg.

Saw Blades
Different types of saw blades are available, including High-Performance, Premium, and Economy versions, designed for various pipe materials.

Portable Tube Saws
The PS 4.5 and PS 6.6 models are lightweight and portable, suitable for on-site applications with deformation-free clamping and burr-free cuts.

Metal Tube Cutter (MRA)
This manual cutter is designed for cramped spaces and chipless cutting processes, suitable for various materials.

Retrofit Kits for BRB 4 Machines
Retrofit kits extend the diameter range of BRB 4 machines, compatible with pneumatic/auto drive versions.

Pipe End Preparation Machines (REB Series)
The REB series offers precise weld prep profiles with a Quick-Tool-Change system, designed for high-alloy, low-alloy, and carbon steel pipes.

ID Tracking Modules
Designed for precise pipe end preparation, ensuring accurate weld preps.

Tool Holders and Multifunctional Tools
Various tool holders and multifunctional tools are available for different pipe preparations.

Rental and Training Services
E.H. Wachs offers rental services and training programs, highlighting benefits like reduced storage requirements and increased productivity.

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Orbitalum Tools GmbH Setting New Standards in Orbital Cutting + Welding Customer Support + Orbitalum Dealers Founded in 1960 as a subsidiary of Georg Fischer (+GF+) and renamed Orbitalum in 2006, Orbitalum is a highly regarded manufacturer of superior quality, long lasting tube cutting and pipe preparation machine tools including portable tube saws, tube facing machines and pipe end preparation machines. Building on decades of expertise in the field and responding to market interest in a unified equipment supplier, Orbitalum merged with Germany’s Orbimatic Welding Systems in 2009, with the combined...

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Complete Solutions. One Source. Technology + Orbitalum Saws Since our beginnings as a division of Georg Fischer we’ve strived to engineer machines that are as good as we can possibly make them, with robust construction, ergonomic designs and intuitive controls. Today we offer the best selling GF 4 and GF 6 tube saws with new anthracite colored coating for added anti-corrosion properties, and the innovative new GFX 3.0 incorporating everything we’ve learned about portable cutting machines in a compact, lightweight design. Our RA 2, RA 8 and RA 12 pipe cutting GFX 3.0 and beveling machines cover...

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New Products GF 4 and GF 6 (AVM/MVM) | Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machines The new GF series sets new standards in orbital pipe machining! Numerous innovative functions combined with an ergonomic design create significant advantages for you in the industrial prefabrication of pipeline systems. Advantages: • Anthracite-colored coated components for improved sliding properties and p rotection against corrosion • Reduced operator impact by optional feed module AVM or MVM for an automated or manual cutting process ...more on page 5 GFX 3.0 | Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machines New, innovative saw...

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GF Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machines • • • • • • • • Square, burr-free and cold machining process Deformation-free clamping system for tubes and pipes Optimum preparation for the automated welding process Sturdy design with powerful drive Unique and automated orbital cutting process Simultaneous or seperate cutting and beveling Cost-effective, increasing productivity Even longer tool life The new GF series sets new standards in orbital pipe machining. Numerous innovative functions combined with an ergonomic design create significant advantages for you in the industrial prefabrication of pipeline...

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1 Mounting plate 1 Tool set • 1 Mounting plate 1 Tube of saw blade lubricant GF TOP (Code 790 060 228) • 1 Tool set 1 Bottle of special gear oil (Code 790 041 030) • 1 Tube of saw blade lubricant GF TOP (Code 790 060 228) 1 Set of operating instructions and spare parts list • 1 Bottle of special gear oil (Code 790 041 030) • 1 Set of operating instructions and spare parts list The automatic/manual feed module AVM/MVM is already fitted to the pipe cutter upon delivery * The automatic/manual feed module AVM/MVM is already fitted to the pipe cutter upon delivery All saws are fitted with the quick...

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RA Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machines • • • • • Square, burr-free and cold machining process Deformation-free clamping system for tubes and pipes Optimum preparation for the automated welding process Sturdy design with powerful drive Unique and automated orbital cutting process RA 2, RA 8 and RA 12 Cutting and beveling high-alloy steel (stainless steel), low- and unalloyed steel, plastics, casting materials and non-ferrous metals in just seconds, using the “Planetary Cutting” method. • Reduced operator impact by optional feed module AVM or MVM for an automated or manual cutting process • Multiple...

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• 1 Tube of saw blade lubricant GF TOP (Code 790 060 228) • 1 Bottle of special gear oil (Code 790 041 030) • 1 Set of operating instructions and spare parts list All RA‘s are fitted with the swivel cable with a quick-disconnect coupler. Application range Pipe OD Wall thickness depends on material** Pipe ID min. (saw blade-Ø 63 mm/2.480 inch) Pipe ID min. (saw blade-Ø 68 mm/2.677 inch) Pipe ID min. (saw blade-Ø 80 mm/3.150 inch) Pipe ID min. (saw blade-Ø 100 mm/3.937 inch) Technical data Dimensions (lxwxh) RA [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] Dimensions (lxwxh)...

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GFX Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machines • • • • • • • • • Square, burr-free and cold machining process Deformation-free clamping system especially applicable for thin-walled tubes Easy handling through light weight Simultaneous or seperate cutting and beveling Increased productivity Low-maintenance and service friendly Environmentally friendly and long product life Second saw blade position to cut off elbows Ideal for pressfitting applications GFX 3.0 New, innovative saw from Orbitalum Tools for cutting and beveling of tubes and elbows in just seconds. The perfect preparation for orbital welding....

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