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Orbital Technology for Production and Field Applications
Orbital Applications: The Orbitalum product portfolio is fundamentally divided into three main categories: cutting, beveling/facing, and orbital welding. Orbitalum is among the few manufacturers offering first-class solutions across the entire spectrum of high-purity applications—machines that operate reliably both in production manufacturing environments and under demanding field conditions.
While some manufacturers develop their high-purity systems exclusively for use in controlled production environments, Orbitalum designs its machines robust enough for outdoor use: sturdy steel housings, integrated and secure carrying handles, protection against dust and moisture, controls that can be reliably operated even with gloves, and the ability to operate with different power sources—such as generators.
In addition to their robustness, our machines also impress with intelligent technology. The GF-AVM series saws are optionally available with automation, enabling exceptional precision. The Smart Welder Plus was designed for the future: it delivers orbital welds of the highest quality while meeting increasing demands for productivity and efficiency.
Our systems thus cover the majority of applications encountered in both manufacturing and field operations.
Pipe cutting is the first step in any high-purity installation. Since 1960, the GF and RA series pipe saws from Orbitalum have set standards in precision, durability, and ease of use. The ability of a high-purity saw to cut stainless steel absolutely square is critical for orbital welding, where gaps or misalignments cannot be tolerated.
Orbitalum saws operate using an orbital cutting principle: the saw blade rotates or “orbits” around the stationary workpiece. Thanks to a deformation-free stainless steel contact system, the pipe surface is neither marked nor deformed—a crucial advantage for demanding applications, such as in aerospace and the semiconductor industry.
Powerful, voltage-stabilized motors ensure consistent cuts, even under high loads and extended operating times.
The Orbitalum GF 4 is recognized worldwide as the gold standard among high-purity pipe saws and is available for both purchase and rental. In combination with our durable original Orbitalum saw blades, the saws enable square, burr-free cuts—while achieving one of the lowest cutting costs per cut in the industry. Powerful, voltage-stabilized motors ensure consistent cuts, even under high loads and extended operating times.
In orbital fusion welding, where the base material itself forms the weld and no filler material is used, it is critical that the pipe ends meet perfectly flush and square. Although Orbitalum saws already produce very precise square cuts, many high-purity specialists additionally use pipe facing machines to achieve the best possible surface and preparation. Robust collets made of high-quality stainless steel ensure precise centering and rapid clamping while preventing cross-contamination. Collets are available in a wide range of standard sizes as well as custom sizes upon request.
All RPG pipe facing machines use our original multifunction tools MFW with double-sided cutting inserts and special coating for extended tool life. The cutting inserts are offered in packs of 10 and enable extremely low costs per facing operation.
The RPG series was designed for maximum user-friendliness and is highly mobile. Many models are available in both mains-powered and battery-operated versions.
The combination of an Orbitalum pipe saw, RPG pipe facing machine, and Smart Welder Plus power source with Orbiweld weld heads creates a powerful, world-leading orbital welding system for high-purity applications.
The term “orbital” derives from the Latin word “orbis,” meaning “circle.” In connection with “welding,” it describes a process in which the welding arc is guided in a circular path around a stationary workpiece—typically a stainless steel pipe.
Orbital welding is used wherever the highest quality of the welded joint is required, both internally and externally. These requirements concern not only mechanical strength or X-ray inspectability, but also the quality and structure of the weld itself. A correctly executed orbital fusion welding process delivers uniform, reproducible, and documentable welds, as required in demanding industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, and food & dairy.
The Smart Welder Plus power source from Orbitalum complements the orbital welding process with state-of-the-art electrical, digital, and communication technology. It enables excellent welding results, high productivity, and sustainable quality management.
With an IP23 protection rating, the Smart Welder Plus, in combination with the OWX weld heads with integrated handle control, is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications—wherever high-purity weld quality is required.
Orbitalum systems feature Flow Force as standard, enabling more welds per shift. The Smart Welder Plus additionally offers:
- digital purge gas control for maximum process quality
- motor torque control for increased safety
- Never-Lost-Data function for secure data storage
- touchscreen or rotary control operation for easy programming
In addition, adapter cables are available that allow existing AMI weld heads to be operated with Orbitalum power sources.
Orbital Welding in the
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