The new Mobile Welder OC Plus
Interview with Product Manager Christoph Dämmig
May we introduce the new Mobile Welder OC Plus!
Do you want to produce consistently high-quality weld seams regardless of your location? Then the Mobile Welder OC Plus is exactly right for you. Our Product Manager Christoph Dämmig will answer all your important questions about the new power supply.
How did the idea to develop the Mobile Welder OC Plus come about?
“The idea for the Mobile Welder OC Plus arose during our customer visits. Our customers’ welding work is diverse, ranging from prefabrication at a fixed workstation to installation work in plants and on construction sites. The orbital power supply must meet various requirements here. With our proven Orbimat 180 SW orbital welding power supply and the newly developed Mobile Welder OC Plus, we offer our customers an optimal selection. The Orbimat 180 SW impresses with its clarity and user-friendliness and covers all prefabrication requirements. The Mobile Welder OC Plus, on the other hand, is perfect for mobile use and thus suitable for installation work.”
What is the Mobile Welder OC Plus?
“The Mobile Welder OC Plus is our first portable orbital welding power supply, specially developed for pipe installations. With the new power supply, it is now possible to bring the consistently high quality of orbital welding to hard-to-reach work areas. The Mobile Welder OC Plus is based on the strengths of the Orbimat 180 SW and is therefore perfectly suited for every challenge in modern pipe construction.”
What advantages does the new power source offer?
“A major advantage of the Mobile Welder OC Plus is its compact and lightweight design. We have succeeded in keeping material usage as low as possible while equipping the power supply with the latest information and communication technology. The Mobile Welder OC Plus can be transported with just one hand, making it ready for any task and any location. Furthermore, it impresses with simple and intuitive operation and low familiarization and training effort. To allow our customers to connect a WIG manual welding torch to the power supply, we have integrated a manual welding mode into the software. This allows the customer to switch between manual and orbital welding modes depending on their requirements. Ultimately, with the Mobile Welder OC Plus, the customer gets an all-rounder that is flexible and versatile in use.”
Where can the Mobile Welder OC Plus be used?
“The power supply can be used anywhere in pipeline construction where pipes are welded. This primarily concerns process plant construction in the semiconductor, food, and pharmaceutical industries.”
What are the main differences between the Mobile Welder OC Plus and the Smart Welder OM 180 SW?
“The Orbimat 180 SW is a system primarily used for stationary prefabrication work in production. The power supply features a large, clear display and allows for simple and intuitive operation. The Mobile Welder OC Plus, on the other hand, has a robust, compact, and, above all, lightweight design. As a portable power supply, the Mobile Welder OC Plus can be used both stationary and mobile. Additionally, there is the option to connect a WIG manual welding torch to the Mobile Welder OC Plus, which allows for even greater flexibility in application.”
Why is there a manual welding mode?
“The manual welding mode is a software user interface specifically tailored to the needs of manual welding. Here, the customer can enter their manual welding parameters and monitor the welding process using the displayed welding ramp. The integration of the manual welding mode offers customers the possibility to perform tacking work at any time for good preparation of the pipes. Similarly, manual pipe connections can be welded in places that are inaccessible with the orbital weld head. It is possible to switch flexibly between orbital and manual welding modes. At the same time, the equipment effort on site is significantly reduced. Manual and orbital welding with one device – only the Mobile Welder combines this.”
Which welding heads can be connected?
“All Orbitalum weld heads can be connected to the Mobile Welder OC Plus – whether gas-cooled or liquid-cooled.”
How is the interface operated?
“The Mobile Welder OC Plus is operated intuitively and can be done in three different ways. There is a touch display, a rotary actuator with several softkeys, and the option to connect an external keyboard. The graphical user interface is structured analogously to our proven Orbimat 180 SW, and all welding procedures are interchangeable between the power supplies.”
Is the Mobile Welder OC Plus truly portable?
“Yes, the Mobile Welder OC Plus is truly portable and can even be carried with one hand. We have attached a carrying handle and a shoulder strap for this purpose. The Mobile Welder OC Plus weighs approximately 21 kg including the cooling unit.”
What is included in the delivery?
“The delivery includes a Mobile Welder, the ORBICOOL MW cooling unit, a hose set, and coolant.”
What services can customers expect from Orbitalum Tools?
“We offer our customers a comprehensive service – from consultation and commissioning of our products to our technical support. For us, customer needs are central, and reliable and quick support for any questions that arise is important to us.”
Have we piqued your interest? Would you like more information about the Mobile Welder OC Plus? Please feel free to contact us!
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