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Overview
We have designed the firefly welding bug with the end user in mind – a range of innovative features combine to give you a smarter orbital welding machine:
- compact and lightweight design
- self adjusting legs
- intuitive and easy to use operators remote control
- touchscreen HMI (human machine interface)
- industry standard PLC (programmable logic controller)
- simple band clamping system
To find out more about the firefly, click the drop downs below.
Features
The firefly welding bug is full of innovative features to make your life easier:
- Firefly's self adjusting legs keep adjustment between pipe sizes to a minimum and allow a greater range of pipe sizes to be welded on one set of legs.
- Firefly uses an industry standard PLC controller to eliminate custom programming languages and protocols. Customisation of the PLC is possible.
- Firefly's state of the art operator's control is ergonomically designed for intuitive operation. Constructed from rugged machined aluminium and with military grade switches, firefly's 'playbox' offers a long life and reliabilty
- Firefly uses a password protected, simple to use touchscreen HMI. Visual programming simplifies the parameter setup - 12 parameter memories come as standard.
- Firefly's lightweight design allows for ease of handling. Health and safety lifting related issues are reduced
- Firefly's simple band clamping system allows fast and effective clamping and removal of the machine to the weld band.
- Firefly has a root pass capability without the need for copper or ceramic backing shoes.
- Firefly's linear capability enables it to be used reliably over a greater range of welding applications without the need for modifications.
- Firefly's compact size keeps it close to the weld so that pipe coatings remain unaffected by fitting and removal of the guide band. Firefly's size means it can work in confined areas.
- Firefly has both hard wire and flux core welding capability due to the high torque motor installed, effective feed of both types of weld wire is possible.
- Firefly's on board monitoring of service schedules enables accurate servicing schedules to be maintained.
All this combines to give you an orbital welding bug that can fulfil your requirements in the most demanding situations.
Specifications
| Minimum Weld Diameter* | 10 inches (250mm) | |
| Maximum Weld Diameter | Flat (∞) | |
| Maximum Wall Thickness* | 3 inches (75mm) | |
| Maximum Oscillation Width | 2 inches (51mm) Independently adjustable in 0.001 inch (0.01mm) increments | |
| Dwell Time | 0 - ∞. Independently adjustable in 0.01s increments | |
| Travel Speed* | 0 - 270 inches (0 - 6858mm) per minute | |
| Wire Capacity* | 0.8 - 1.0 -1.2 mm flux core or hard wire width | |
| 5kg spool | ||
| Machine Weight | 16kg gross, 11kg net | |
| * Denotes standard features. These can be changed subject to requirement. | ||
What's Included?
- The firefly
- The operator remote control
- Starter kit – spares kit and operator tool kit
- High impact carry case
- Gas Box
- Service manual including recommended spares list
- Operator Manual
- Free access to our helpline for one month after delivery
- Free product familiarisation (one day) for up to one technician and one weld supervisor to take place at IPWL or on-site (subject to travel costs)
Optional extras
- HMI technician/programmer's remote (minimum of one required per customer)
- Memory Card for parameter backup
- Band system for all standard pipe sizes
- Custom band system for unusual pipe sizes
- Track based system for large vessel or custom welding projects
- Full spares kit
- Service manual on CD
- Service manual for HMI permanently stored in the technician’s remote for easy access by technician
- Tear-proof hardcopy service manual
- Custom modifications to the base model where applicable
- Annual inspection and service
