Welding torches feature close-to-process wire feeding

SKS Welding Systems offers the Frontpull 8 family of welding torches. They feature close-to-process wire feeding, with the drive unit directly in front of the torch neck. The torches are suitable for all standard arc welding and soldering processes, including spatter and heat-reduced welding processes, and the associated consumables.

The lightweight Frontpull 8i for process-arm robots (internal-cable or hollow-wrist robots) offers unlimited rotation beyond 360 degrees. The torch cable is well protected; a media feed-through with limitless rotation frees the cable from torsional stress.

Capabilities include controlled heat input into the workpiece, nearly spatter-free joining with defined penetration, good seam appearance, low workpiece deformation, and little rework, according to the manufacturer.