PTST2505X5Z - 5x5 Welding Manipulator with Programmable Speed Control

Precision Automation for Heavy Fabrication

The PTST250 5 X 5 Program Sys High-Low Speed is a robust welding manipulator designed to bring consistency and efficiency to your fabrication shop. Commonly referred to as a "Column and Boom," this 5-foot by 5-foot system allows operators to position welding heads with extreme precision over stationary or rotating workpieces. It is an essential tool for automating circumferential welds on pipes, tanks, and vessels, as well as linear welds on structural beams.

At the heart of the PTST250 is its programmable control system. Unlike standard manual manipulators, this unit features advanced speed controls that allow for both high-speed rapid traversal and low-speed precision welding travel. This dual-speed capability ensures that operators can quickly position the head before the arc starts, and then switch to a perfectly controlled, steady speed during the weld, eliminating the inconsistencies of hand welding.

Built for industrial environments, the manipulator features a rigid column and boom structure that minimizes vibration—a critical factor for high-quality Submerged Arc (SAW), MIG, or TIG welding. By mechanizing the torch movement, the PTST250 reduces operator fatigue and allows for continuous welding over long seams, significantly boosting throughput and weld quality in pressure vessel and pipe spool manufacturing.