{"id":7378,"date":"2024-02-21T16:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T15:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bkls.de\/project\/retrofitting-a-welding-system\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:53:03","slug":"retrofitting-a-welding-system","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/bkls.de\/en\/project\/retrofitting-a-welding-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Retrofitting a welding system for pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”330deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#2ea3f2 0%|#2e6df4 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#2ea3f2″ background_color_gradient_end=”#2e6df4″ border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Modernized clamping and positioning technology” subhead=”for flexible and reliable pipe production” content_max_width=”none” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_font=”Source Sans Bold – BKLS||||||||” title_text_align=”left” subhead_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” subhead_text_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ background_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22subhead_text_color%22%93}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”9px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Source Sans Regular – BKLS||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Source Sans Bold – BKLS||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Customer requirement<\/h2>\n

For the production of large-format pipes, an existing welding system was modernized to process different pipe sizes more flexibly and efficiently. The existing clamping technology no longer met current requirements in terms of process reliability, flexibility, and ease of operation. In addition, the system was to be adapted to modern safety and control standards. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Source Sans Regular – BKLS||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Source Sans Bold – BKLS||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Our solution<\/h2>\n

BKLS implemented a comprehensive retrofit of the welding beam, including extending the clamping technology and integrating new pneumatic clamping elements. Mechanical components were completely replaced and modernized. <\/p>\n

To enable flexible processing of different pipe diameters, an electro-hydraulic height adjustment system was also developed and integrated. For this purpose, the welding beam was installed in a specially designed steel frame with counterweights. The entire system is controlled via modern Siemens control technology in electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic versions. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_number_counter title=”improved process reliability” number=”30″ counter_color=”#2ea3f2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” title_text_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ title_font_size=”20px” number_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” number_text_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22number_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_number_counter title=”more flexible processing of different pipe sizes” number=”40″ counter_color=”#2ea3f2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” title_text_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ title_font_size=”20px” number_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” number_text_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22number_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_number_counter title=”reduced setup and adjustment times” number=”30″ counter_color=”#2ea3f2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” title_text_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ title_font_size=”20px” number_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” number_text_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22number_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_gradient_direction=”330deg” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1px|10px|75px|10px|false|false” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10%|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Source Sans Bold – BKLS||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Technical highlights<\/span><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Reissuance of CE conformity” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” animation=”right” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New pneumatic clamping elements” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” animation=”right” image_max_width=”none” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Electro-hydraulic height adjustment” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”N||divi||400″ icon_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation=”right” image_max_width=”none” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891″ text_font_size=”20px” ul_font=”Source Sans Semi Bold – BKLS||||||||” background_color=”gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” animation_style=”bounce” animation_duration=”1200ms” animation_delay=”50ms” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3621c07e-b5a1-4b56-9820-3675ce8dd891%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-7fa51e00-1a91-4b64-a46a-95719d404fa7%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”]

Pipe lengths up to 3000 mm<\/em><\/p>\n

Pipe diameters up to 2000 mm<\/em><\/p>\n

Processing sheet thicknesses up to 4 mm<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Result” button_url=”#” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”||||||||” body_font=”Source Sans Regular – BKLS||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” use_background_color=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”]

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