Mechanized Rail Welding Machines

As Bug-O Systems, we are the leading designer and manufacturer of mechanized cutting and welding equipment. We are committed to using only the highest quality materials and U.S. craftsmanship to provide you with the best welding technology. Our rail welding systems are ideal for the metalworking industry, including Shipbuilding, Tank Manufacturing, Transportation and more. With increased efficiency, safety and profitability, our equipment is designed to take your business to the next level.

DC-IV

DC IV has a gear drive system over the Kıramayer with a double speed range option. For mounting, welding or cutting of fittings and accessories. Consists of a DC IV Drive unit mounted on a 12 inch (305 mm) diameter cradle.

Features

  • Wing nut locks the clutch.
  • Camshaft clutch engages and disengages the drive system.
  • Power Cable Power Indicator Light Forward-Off-Reverse Gear Switch
  • Continuously variable speed control
  • Circuit breaker Factory-fitted pinion gear provides high torque and low speed range.
  • Alternating pinion disengages the main gear to achieve a low torque, high speed range.

GO-FER ® IV

GO-FER ® IV is a portable, versatile and robust tractor designed for all your cutting and welding needs. It's like using three units together! You can use one of the oxygen-fuel or plasma welding torches in the cutting process. It can also carry a plasma torch for engraving operations. GO-FER ® IV can be used in any position.

Features

  • A drive motor suitable for all applications, with a speed range of 2.5 to 100 ipm (63.5-2540 mm/min).
  • The motor's dynamic braking prevents skidding in all positions.
  • Bright, digital, preset travel speed display for actual ipm (distance per second per minute).
  • Two independent internal contactors for dual torch applications.
  • Oversized industrial sealed rocker switches (suitable for use with welding gloves).
  • Fast-acting gas distribution unit, dual hose assembly and cable anchorage.

Fully Modular System

The Modular System is the only product in the industry that allows the user to configure a single machine for multiple applications. The Main Propel Unit adopts various interchangeable control modules for programmable shape cutting, straight line cutting/welding, seam welding, programmable method welding, arc carving, linear oscillation and pendulum oscillation.

Features

  • High torque, low inertia motor
  • Special fail-safe braking system
  • Motor overload protection
  • Closed-loop speed control
  • Closed-loop position control

Piper-Plus

PIPER-PLUS IS an independent, digitally controlled, mechanized pipe welding system that reduces pipe welding costs with high welding speed and excellent welding quality. Featuring increased duty cycle and arc on time, this rail welder delivers significant improvements in productivity. With Piper-Plus, all welding parameters including voltage, wire feed rate, current, movement and oscillation can be programmed and controlled digitally.

Features

  • Closed-loop feedback of walk, height control and all motion parameters. Unique built-in current monitoring and adjustment system.
  • Programmed for precise multi-parameter output.
  • The controller sets operating limits for each adjustable parameter.
  • Pre-programming of an infinite number of operation and welding passes.
  • Air-cooled or optional water-cooled welding torches are available.
  • Automatic Height Control ensures constant control of the distance from the tip to the workpiece. Total travel distance 4 inches (100 mm).
  • Made in the USA.

Universal Bug-O-Matic

A flexible, compact drive and oscillator combination to weld in any position! The Universal Bug-O-Matic (BUG-5700, BUG-5702 and BUG-5704) is a compact unit that combines a powerful drive and a precision oscillator into a single body. The unit is lightweight and can be easily transported by a single operator. In addition, the rail welding system operates in all positions and can be used for vertical and ceiling welds. Only by replacing the carrier, the unit can work on rigid rail, semi-flexible rail, high-flexible rail or complete ring rail welding. The opening mechanism of the carrier allows the unit to be placed or released anywhere on the rail. During the welding process, the movement speed, swing width and swing speed, as well as the waiting times to the left and right can be set .

Features

  • Aluminum Rigid Rail
  • This rail option is ideal for straight-line applications in all positions.
  • It is called ARR-1080 [93-1/2″ (2.37 m)] 8′ (2.37 m) rail,
  • ARR-1085 [46-1/2″ (1.18 m)] 4′ (1.18 m) rail. Additionally, an extra heavy-duty aluminum quadruple rigid rail is available:
  • ARR-1250 [93-1/2″ (1.18 m)] 8′ (2.37 m) rail,
  • ARR-1200 [46-1/2″ (1.18 m)] 4″ (1.18 m) rail. Bent Rigid Rail
  • This rail features a rigid section made of bent high-quality alloy for circumferential applications. The rail can be ordered as a complete ring (BRR-1210-__) or in individual parts (BRR-1180).
  • Semi-Flex Rail
  • This rail option can bend inwards or outwards up to a minimum radius of 15′ (5 m) without permanent deformation.
  • AFR-3000
  • High-Flex Rail
  • The Hi-Flex rail can bend from a flat shape inwards or outwards up to a radius of 30 inches (760 mm).
  • FMD-2155 – 8 Permanent Magnet High-Flex Rail
  • FMD-2170 – 8 Rare Earth On/Off Magnet High-Flex Rail

Zipper Welder

Bug-O Zipper Welding Machine is designed for vertical welding seams in open field storage tanks. The system consists of two standard components: the box rail assembly with carrier and the Modular walking tractor. The box rail assembly with carrier mechanism is hung on the upper edge of the section section. It can roll into place and is secured with strong on/off magnets. Box rails are available for 8-foot and 10-foot seams. The Zipper Welding Machine uses a Modular walking tractor and offers systems equipped with pendulum or linear oscillating welding machines. An optional Automatic Welding Torch Height Control System is also available for each unit.

Features

  • Linear Oscillation Zipper Welding Machine (BUG-5890)
  • The Linear Welding Machine and Welding Control Module provide linear welding motion capable of producing welds 1/8" to 2" (3-50 mm) wide. 
  • Zipper Welding Machine with Pendulum Oscillation Tool (BUG-5880)
  • The Pendulum Oscillation Machine and Oscillation Machine Control Module provide pendulum oscillation motion.
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