Weld Retract Actuator Eliminates Water During Tip Changes
WRA technology from Parker Hannifin retains water in the system when activated allowing for a dry tip change to reduce weld cell down time associated with clean up and protect machines and operators from hazardous weld water.
Posted: February 20, 2014
Parker Hannifin (Milton, ON), a global leader in motion and control technologies releases its Weld Retract Actuator (WRA), reflecting a continued commitment to innovation. The WRA technology retains water in the system when activated allowing for a dry tip change. The weld cell will experience reduced down time associated with clean up, and machines and operators will not be in contact with hazardous weld water. The water stays in the system decreasing costly chemical and water waste.
The Water Retract Actuator uses proven cylinder and actuation technology in an aluminum construction, with stainless steel and composite materials compatible with all cooling water fluids. The Viking Lite series valve provides reliable and precise operation of the pneumatic control. The system allows any water cooled weld gun to virtually eliminate all water expulsion during a tip changeover.
http://youtu.be/sRjQ02Obt5A
A demonstration of how the WRA enhances weld cell performance, reduces downtime all through water retention.
With annual sales of $13 billion in fiscal year 2013, Parker Hannifin is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems. Strong competitive advantages, a clear strategy and goals, consistent execution and performance, and many opportunities for growth, have allowed the company to consistently deliver strong shareholder returns. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 57 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.
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