Revolution
Inclined Torch Adapter Technology
WireDrive AG has developed two product lines that address the kink in the welding torch cable. A variable-angle wire drive and a
fixed-angle wire drive, both built on our Inclined Torch Adapter
technology (ITA).
ITA describes our technology to incline the torch adapter angle downward. The connected welding torch cable follows the natural curve formed by its weight. ITA ensures optimal wire guidance by avoiding the kink in the welding torch cable directly at the torch adapter. It protects the torch adapter and the welding torch cable from unnecessary wear by lower stress.
Design facts and Safety by Design
The flexible design of our wire drives as well as its compact dimensions and low weight give more freedom to the design engineers of welding machines. Dimensions can be reduced, weight optimized, especially relevant for robot welding applications. The wire drive combined with an assembly plate leads to reduced number of parts and assembly time.
The ergonomics and easiness to operate the wire drive as changing roles is improved, when installing the wire drive with 15° to 25° leaned into the welding machine body or wire feeder unit.
4-Roll Wire Drive
The straight 4-Roll wire drive is flexible, light weight and compact. The compact design and weight is ideally suited for robotic-based welding applications. The wire drive can be installed fast, fixed by three screws or pop rivets at the front side.
The feed rolls are available in the diameter of 30 mm or 37 mm and are reversible for two different wire diameters.
The motor with gearbox is adjusted from the rear side, in vertical position.
2-Roll Wire Drive
The 2-Roll wire drive is a compact wire drive unit with integrated torch adapter and front protection. The welding current is connected at the back of the torch adapter.
The main feature of the 2-Roll wire drive is the compact design and its small weight, ideally suited for robotic-based welding applications. The wire drive can be installed fast, fixed by three screws or pop rivets at the front side.
The feed rolls are available in the diameter of 30 mm or 37 mm and are reversible for two different wire diameters.
Efficient Assembly
Assembly time is reduced by 5 to 6 minutes with our solutions.
The wire drive is fixed with only three screws from the front of the welding machine or wire feeder housing. The wire drive can be equipped with an assembly plate, separating the wire drive from the installations behind. Alternatively, the wire drive can be placed at the bottom of the wire feeder housing or on the vertical center plate of a welding power source.
Less parts and lower variation are reducing purchasing and inventory cost and simplifying logistics.
The welding current is directly connected to the integrated torch adapter.
Customized Design
We are prepared to produce customer designed wire drives.
Our user-centered design is prepared to follow your design language. This will position you to convince with a consistent product family.