H24PS-100: 24,000 LBS Powered Elevation Headstock Welding Positioners
This powered elevation H24PS is designed for a long working life of heavy-duty use. The H24PS offers maximum flexibility when lifting and rotation of heavy duty, rectangular and cylindrical weldments.
The H24PS-100 powered elevation positioner can be used to lift and rotate larger vessels, trailer frames and other long and rectangular workpieces. This positioner can support up to 24,000 lbs. of weight at the mounting plate and doubles when paired with the H24PS-150 tailstock to a maximum 24 tons.
It offers powerful turning torque of 250,000 in-lbs. which allows operators to rotate heavy duty workpieces at constant speeds ranging from 0.05 to 1.2 rotations per minute (RPM). However, the H24PS can be modified for different speed options to suit the customer needs.
Work at varying heights is supported through flexible height adjustability. This ranges from 48” to 96”. Custom height adjustability is available to suit personal needs. It’s gear safe design ensures the safety of shop workers and can accommodate SAW, TIG, MIG and laser welding process.
This powered elevation headstock positioner runs on a 480V, 3-ph power input. Custom power inputs can also be fitted upon request. The 24,000 lbs headstock positioner also has a standard 800 Amps ground capacity. Custom ground capacities of 200Amp, 400Amp or even 1500Amp can be modified on request. The total headstock positioner’s weight is 9,600 lbs. with shipping dimensions and H24PS footprint of 92 ½” X 82” X 130 5/8”.
Headstock Tailstock Accessories
The H24PS-100 offers several accessory options that can be added to enhance worker convenience and be further customized to your shop’s specific needs. All LJ Welding powered headstock tailstock positioners can be fully integrated with LJ’s column and boom welding manipulators and welding robots to make a full welding cell system. Outboard roller supports are also available.
Headstock Tailstock Controls
The H24PS is often paired with a forward/reverse foot switch or variable speed foot switch for hands-free operation. Hand pendants are available that come in forward reverse, as well as variable speed, along with wireless hand pendant option with digital readout.
All foot switches and hand pendants come with 25 foot cable and 50 foot extension cable options are also available. There is a cable and wireless version available. Also available is the standard foot switch with forward/reverse functionality.
HMI control panels are recommended for seamlessly synchronizing your powered headstock tailstock positioner to a column and boom welding manipulator or welding robot.
Headstock Tailstock Fixtures
The headstock positioner also offers fixture accessories that users can add which include chucks, grippers, elbow jigs and specialized fixtures.
H24PS-100 Practical Benefits:
- Supports up to 24,000 lbs workpieces
- Offers both rotation and lifting of heavy workpieces.
- Wide range of height adjustability: 42” – 96”.
- Turning torque of 250,000 in-lbs.
- Constant speed of rotation range: 0.05-1.2 RPM with custom speed options made available.
- Standard ground capacity of 1,500Amps. Other options of 200Amp, 400Amp and 1500Amp also available.
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