Positioners Improve Ergonomics, Safety, Weld Quality and Robotic Efficiency

In Booth 15049, ALM Positioners, Inc. (Rock Island, IL) will feature their Short Stroke – low capacity fixed headstock/tailstock welding and assembly positioner that is designed for applications that don’t require high clearance and heavy lifting. It offers a shop all of the safety and ergonomic advantages of ALM Intelligent Positioning. They will also demonstrate their 3,500 lb 3-axis skyhook positioner, in conjunction with Panasonic’s TL-3300 robotic arm, to fabricate their own positioner columns.

Also on display will be their 15,000 lb fixed headstock and mobile tailstock positioner that is integrated with Miller Centerpoint™ Arc Data Monitoring Software for advanced, real-time operator feedback to prevent missed welds, enforce proper weld sequences and ensure consistent weld quality. All of these systems are designed to improve productivity and product quality while reducing employee risk and fatigue.

ALM Positioners eliminate dangerous, old-fashion belts, chain transfer and screw systems and allow the operator to raise and position his weldments or assemblies to a convenient height and working position. These positioners can be custom designed to meet specific requirements and provide improved weld quality, simplified tool access, consistent repeatable assembly procedures, higher productivity and reduced consumables, proper ergonomics with reduced operator fatigue and injury risk, and higher throughput and profits.

All of these unique headstock/tailstock positioner lifts are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Rock Island and have proven to be a more cost effective equipment investment that improves safety for the welder and operator, improves weld quality, and boosts production throughput as much as 35 percent.

ALM Positioners, Inc. 8080 Centennial Expressway, Rock Island, IL 61201, 309-787-6200, [email protected], www.almmh.com.