FCW Heavy

Circumferential welding systems

FCW Heavy

FCW Heavy – Flexible welding solutions for large components up to 6 meters

FCW Heavy is the perfect solution for components with a diameter of up to six meters. Whether you’re working with pressure vessels in the aerospace industry or food storage tanks, every application has its own specific requirements. From component manipulation to the optimum welding process, a well-designed modular system sets the stage for perfect solutions that are nonetheless fully standardized.

Fronius FCW Heavy

Precisely tailored to your application

A wide range of standardized components enables versatile solutions. Read on for a few practical examples:
FCW Heavy Stationary

FCW Heavy Stationary

  • Welding components in the PC position (e.g., CrNi vessels in the food industry)
  • Permanently mounted machine carrier
  • Horizontal rotary table
  • Motorized carriage for welding torch positioning
FCW Heavy Motion

FCW Heavy Motion

  • Welding vessels and fixtures in the PA/PB position
  • Column and boom with motorized base on rails
  • Movable roller blocks on rails
  • Welding head with motorized horizontal/vertical carriage
  • Tactile seam tracking system
FCW Heavy Extended

FCW Heavy Extended

  • Dual-station operation for final assembly of vessels and fixtures (pipe-flange connections)
  • Column and boom with motorized base on rails
  • Movable roller blocks on rails
  • Turn/tilt positioner
  • Welding head with motorized horizontal/vertical carriage and torch change system
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Modular system concept

FCW Heavy System overview
Circular seam welding systems