FCW / FMW — automatic circumferential welding machines
Country: Austria · Model: FCW Smart / FCW Compact / FMW / FCW Heavy
FCW and FMW mechanized machines weld circumferential seams of pipes, flanged joints, shells, vessels and tanks from 50 mm to 6 m in diameter and up to 25 m in length. A typical layout consists of one or two welding heads, a rotator and a tailstock. The range is used in pipeline construction, apparatus and machine building, the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, power engineering and aerospace.
- FCW Smart
- L 1200 mm, Ø 450 mm, up to 300 kg
- FCW Compact
- L up to 6000 mm, Ø 800 mm, up to 300 kg
- FMW
- L up to 12 000 mm, Ø ≈1200–1300 mm, up to 2000 kg
- FCW Heavy
- L ≈24 000 mm, Ø up to 6 m, up to ≈15 000 kg
Technical specifications
| FCW Smart | L 1200 mm, Ø 450 mm, up to 300 kg |
|---|---|
| FCW Compact | L up to 6000 mm, Ø 800 mm, up to 300 kg |
| FMW | L up to 12 000 mm, Ø ≈1200–1300 mm, up to 2000 kg |
| FCW Heavy | L ≈24 000 mm, Ø up to 6 m, up to ≈15 000 kg |
| Processes | MIG/MAG (CMT), TIG (cold and hot wire, ArcTig), plasma |
| Materials | steel, CrNi, aluminium, duplex, nickel alloys |
| Customs codes (for reference) | |
| HS code | 8515.31 |
| UKTZED code (Ukraine) | 8515310000 |
| CN code (EU) | 85153100 |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s technical documentation. Updated . Customs codes are for reference only; the final code is determined at customs declaration for the specific model.
Description
FCW Smart opens up mechanized welding of pipe–pipe and pipe–flange joints, valve and bearing seats on products 1200 mm long (860 mm with a tailstock), 450 mm in diameter and weighing up to 300 kg. It has motorized AVC/OSC torch axes, an enclosure meeting CE requirements with automatic glare protection, and a simplified Lean version. FCW Compact takes products up to 6000 mm with a tailstock, up to 800 mm in diameter and 300 kg in weight, and can have a second independent head and a tailstock with electropneumatic clamping. FMW (Multi) is designed for a diameter up to 1200 mm (about 1300 mm), a length up to 12 m and 2000 kg, and has six sizes, quick-release torches and the Polaris interface for fast process changes. FCW Heavy accepts products up to 6 m in diameter, about 24 m long and about 15 000 kg in weight in the Stationary, Motion and Extended versions. The processes cover MIG/MAG with CMT, TIG with cold and hot wire, ArcTig and plasma.
How to choose
The size of the machine is set by the diameter, length and weight of the part. FCW Smart is enough for flanges and nozzles, FCW Compact takes long pipes up to 800 mm in diameter, FMW takes shells and vessels up to 2000 kg, and FCW Heavy takes large tanks. Among its versions, Stationary has a rotary table for the PC position, Motion works with a column and boom on rails with tactile seam tracking in the PA/PB positions, and Extended adds two stations, a tilter and torch changing.
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FAQ
What is the maximum product diameter for FCW Smart?
FCW Smart accepts products of 450 mm diameter, 1200 mm length (or 860 mm with a tailstock) and weight up to 300 kg.
Which materials are welded on FCW and FMW machines?
Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, duplex steels and nickel alloys. The welds come out uniform and less rework is needed.
Can a 6 m diameter tank be welded on the FCW?
Yes, the FCW Heavy is intended for this and works with products up to 6 m in diameter, about 24 m long and about 15 000 kg in weight.
How does FCW Compact differ from FCW Smart?
Compact takes longer products, up to 6000 mm with a tailstock, and up to 800 mm in diameter. A second independently controlled head can be added to it.
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