Water-cooled welding head P16 EVO

tube-to-tubesheetorbitalTIG

Summary
P16 EVO orbital TIG tube-to-tubesheet welding head designed for maximum precision, reproducible seams and high productivity. Optimised for heat exchanger manufacturing and industrial process plants; supports multi-head operation and integration with ORBIMAT power sources.

Performance & Productivity

• Productivity example (reference): tube OD 25 mm, wall 2 mm, single-pass welding — 1 head: 350 tubes in 10 hours (≈1.30 min/tube); 3 heads: 1,000 tubes in 10 hours (≈0.6 min/tube).
• Time savings up to 65% per tube in multi-head operation under referenced conditions.
• Automated orbital TIG welding ensures reproducible seam quality for series production.

Variants

• P16 EVO
• P16 EVO AVC (extended diameter range)

Pipe Outer Diameter

• P16 EVO: 10.00 mm – 78.00 mm (0.394 – 3.071 in)
• P16 EVO AVC: 12.00 mm – 100.00 mm (0.470 – 3.937 in)

Highest quality standards

• Precise and reproducible weld seams via automated orbital TIG welding.
• Flawless tube-to-tubesheet joints suitable for industrial heat exchangers and process plants.
• Liquid cooling maintains front machine body and torch head temperatures for stable welding performance, enabling welding on preheated exchangers up to 250 °C.
• Wire feed aligned with the torch rotary axis prevents filler wire twisting at the nozzle.

Fast workflow & maximum efficiency

• Automatic head detection enables immediate start-up with compatible ORBIMAT power sources without manual settings.
• Reliable power transmission for consistent productivity.
• Tool-free adjustable balance suspension for optimal balancing.
• Quick-change system for torch and electrodes reduces setup times.

Intuitive and easy operation

• Integrated control panel in the handle for intuitive control of key functions.
• Torch head swivels up to 30° for precise access in confined spaces.
• Centering cartridge ensures stable positioning throughout the welding process.

Durable & low-maintenance

• Wear-free power transmission prevents abrasion on the current coupling and increases service life.
• Robust rotary coupling for gas and water enables trouble-free operation.
• Liquid-cooled welding head housing reduces thermal load and extends duty cycle.
• High-quality stainless-steel adjustment screws for precise fine adjustment and stability.
• Service-friendly design with easily accessible components for fast maintenance.

Maximum flexibility

• Suitable for various tube end geometries: flush, recessed or protruding tube ends.
• Optionally usable without cold wire depending on welding requirements.
• Compatible with ORBIMAT power sources for seamless integration.

Multi-head operation

• Parallel use of several P16 EVO weld heads multiplies productivity (example: up to 1,000 tubes in 10 hours with three heads under referenced conditions).

Media

• Product images and demonstration videos available illustrating head operation, balance suspension, control panel and multi-head setups.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Model: P16 EVO (also available as P16 EVO AVC)
• Process: Automated orbital TIG welding for tube-to-tubesheet joints
• Pipe outer diameter (P16 EVO): 10.00 mm – 78.00 mm
• Pipe outer diameter (P16 EVO AVC): 12.00 mm – 100.00 mm
• Cooling: liquid-cooled welding head housing; suitable for preheated workpieces up to 250 °C
• Wire feed: rotary-axis wire feed to prevent filler wire twisting
• Torch head swivel: up to 30°
• Operation: integrated control panel in handle; automatic head detection
• Maintenance: wear-free power transmission; robust rotary coupling for gas and water; service-friendly design
• Productivity reference: OD 25 mm, WT 2 mm, single-pass welding — 1 head: 350 tubes/10 h; 3 heads: 1,000 tubes/10 h
• Compatibility: ORBIMAT power sources