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How Kistler U 500 Welding Positioners Help Increase Productivity

1/3/2023

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If you are looking for a way to increase your weld shop’s productivity, then the Kistler U 500 welding positioner is an excellent solution. The U 500 is a pipe rotator used for clamping, rotating, and tilting pipes with round profiles and is designed to accommodate large and heavy parts. It also features adjustable speed, tilt, and roll controls that allow you to quickly and precisely place your workpiece in any desired welding position. Let's explore further how this product can help increase productivity in your weld shop. 

Welding Positioner Basics
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elding positioners are tools used to hold and rotate a workpiece to the desired orientation while welding. They are commonly used in applications requiring precision such as aerospace, automotive, and process piping. They allow welders to precisely adjust the position of a workpiece, so that it can be accurately welded in place. Positioners provide greater control over the welding process, allowing welders to make precise adjustments that may otherwise be impossible. This can help reduce the risk of errors and increase welding accuracy, efficiency, and quality control. Additionally, positioners often allow for faster welds since they provide easier access to workpieces than traditional manual methods. This can save time and money in a manufacturing environment.

Kistler U 500 
The Kistler U 500 welding positioner can be used for pipes with elbows, tee pieces, or other offset loads with a maximum load capacity of up to 2200 lbs horizontally, and 1100 lbs vertically. Achieve quick and accurate alignment with no need for a chuck, clamping shoe, or any other attachments. A wide variety of pipes can be clamped and the infinitely variable rotary speed is not affected by the size of the pipe because of it's separate drive unit. There are no interruptions while welding thanks to the separate foot control for speed and direction adjustment. Line up your object just how you imagined it -- all without sweat or hassle.

Why We Love It
Unlike a standard table-top positioner, the U500 has accessories that allow you to do so much more. Check out the accessories below to see why this is our positioner of choice. 
By being able to precisely adjust the angle and rotation of the workpiece, you can keep your welds consistent from one part to the next. This saves time and money by eliminating rework due to misaligned parts or inaccurate welds. Additionally, using welding positioners also improves safety by reducing operator fatigue due to extended periods of awkward body positioning during a job.

If you're looking for ways to improve your fabrication process-investing in a quality welding positioner is an excellent place to start! T
he result is increased efficiency and safety along with higher quality welds that help ensure customer satisfaction with every job completed in your shop!

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Product Feature - Gullco Kat®

10/14/2022

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THE GULLCO KAT® WELDING AND CUTTING CARRIAGE

THE MOST DURABLE, DYNAMIC, AND VERSATILE CARRIAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

Earlbeck Gases provides Welding & Cutting Automation products to help manufacturers reduce rework and improve productivity. We have partnered with Gullco to provide welding and cutting carriages due to their light weight design, simple set up, and quality manufacturing. 
The Gullco KAT® is used throughout the world to automate a wide variety of welding and cutting operations. The KAT® is small and light yet robust with many features which include:
  • Tool-less Setup, Adjustment & Operation
  • Self-aligning Wheels (Easy Installation)
  • Dynamic Dovetail Racking for versatile torch positioning
  • Quick clutch mechanism
  • OSHA Safety Orange
  • Ingress Protection (Sealed Unit) including Conformal Coated Circuit Boards
  • Energy Efficient
  • Universal Compatibility to all welding power sources and wire feeders
  • Torch holder memory for fast torch removal and accurate repositioning after cleaning
  • Compatible with all existing rigid track and the new semi rigid track sections
Welding guns or cutting torches mounted on the KAT® carriage move along track at precisely controlled speeds along the desired path in forward or reverse direction. Gullco's Rigid KAT® carriage enables welding guns or cutting torches to operate with precise motion from start to finish regardless of the number of passes or the work pieces involved. By adopting this automation great improvements to the quality, efficiency and repeatability of the process are achieved. Poor or awkward accessibility, operator fatigue, or inconsistent workmanship are eliminated.
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The Gullco Standard Platform (GSP) range of controls have switching for forward / neutral / reverse, run / stop, Manual / Auto & program variable increment/decrement (where applicable) and a rotary encoder for speed control. This micro-processor based, 24 volt DC motor control can be supplied to provide a variety of “optional” functions such as indexing, weld oscillation and auto-weld. The selected “option’ function and carriage travel speed/ direction are directed by a single GSP control. This ensures high levels of accuracy, quality and reliability.

AUTOMATED WELDING SYSTEM KAT® 300 SERIES CARRIAGE

These carriages are the most durable, dynamic, and versatile machines available in the industry. While they are robust and feature-rich, they have been engineered to be smaller and lighter than previous models.  A single carriage can perform a multitude of processes.​
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GK-L-300 KAT® Rugged Light Weight Carriage
Linear Welding Oscillation Combination


Carriage Speed 1 - 32.7 IPM (2.5 - 83.1 cm/min)
Heavy duty quick action self-aligning wheels
combined with two track mounting paddled locks.
Accurate Carriage speed control by conformal coated ingress protected 24 volt Gullco microprocessor.
Maximum load capacity 56 lb (25.4 kg) regardless
of weld position. With forward/stop/reverse switch, high speed return, infinitely variable multi-turn speed potentiometer and LED display. Oscillator control provides Auto Arc Start , independent dwell at each end and center of the 1.5” stroke, infinitely variable 0 to 5 seconds; oscillation speed potentiometer, speed range 8 to 188 cycles per minute (16 to 376 passes per minute). Weld oscillator head mounted on infinitely variable dovetailed tool-less racking system.

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GK-R-300 KAT® Rugged Light Weight Carriage
Radial Welding Oscillation Combination


Carriage Speed 1 - 32.7 IPM (2.5 - 83.1 cm/min)
Heavy duty quick action self-aligning wheels
combined with two track mounting paddled locks.
Accurate Carriage speed control by conformal coated
ingress protected 24 volt Gullco microprocessor.
Maximum load capacity 56 lb (25.4 kg) regardless
of weld position. With forward/stop/reverse switch,
high speed return, infinitely variable multi-turn speed
potentiometer and LED display. Oscillator control
provides Auto Arc Start , independent dwell at each
end and center of the 0.8 - 45 ̊ oscillation width
stroke, infinitely variable 0 to 5 seconds; oscillation
speed potentiometer, speed range 1 ̊ - 45 ̊ per
second. Weld oscillator head mounted on infinitely
variable dovetailed tool-less racking system.


​​Specifications:​

Weight: 17 lb (7.7 kg)
Speed Range: 2.5 - 83.1 cm/min ( 1 - 32.7 IPM)
​Racking Weight: 9 lb (4 kg)
Power Requirements: 42 VAC, 115 VAC, 230 VAC Models available.
Vertical Capacity: 56 lb (25.4 kg)
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Miller Build with blue™ rebates

9/28/2022

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The Miller Build with Blue rebate program is back in time for the Holidays! This promotion runs from October 1- December 31, 2022. Save up to $500 on select products. ​
To learn more or to redeem your rebate, go to MillerWelds.com/BuildWithBlue

Claims submission deadline: January 31, 2023. 

​Ready to shop? Give us a call at (410) 687-8400 or stop by any of our showrooms today!
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IPG Photonics LightWELD handheld Laser welder Benefits

6/2/2022

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Earlbeck Gases is now the IPG Photonics mid-Atlantic distributor for their line of LightWELD handheld welding systems- the best laser welding machines on the market. 

LightWELD’s advanced fiber laser technology allows for an easier, faster, and more aesthetic welding process than its traditional counterparts. This lightweight, handheld unit can weld up to four times faster than other welding systems. Contrary to MIG and TIG methods, a wide-ranging assortment of thicknesses and materials can be welded, including those with dissimilar electrical conductivities. 


With an impressively low heat input, the heat-affected zone is minimized—creating a higher-quality finish with zero distortion. This also means less undercut or burn-through, which makes for a welding experience that’s the opposite of frustrating. Fabricators will also benefit from a more streamlined process. With LightWELD, welding fixtures are simpler, and there is no pre- or post-weld clean up. 

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Controls are intuitive and come with built-in factory presets, allowing new welders to learn within a matter of hours which is especially important in today’s labor market. John Morash, founder and CEO of the Morash Institute of Welding, said of LightWELD: “In my forty-one years in the business, I have never seen a welder that allows beginners to make welds like seasoned pros!”

With LightWELD’s enhanced flexibility and precision, as well as its easy-to-learn controls, users will undoubtedly reduce labor costs—and in turn increase their production and profits.

If you have any questions or would like a demo, please fill out the contact form below!

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Fronius Accupocket 150 Overview

5/20/2019

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Transcript: Hey everybody, this is AJ with Earlbeck Gases & Technologies coming to ya from York, Pennsylvania at our welder training and certification center!

Today we are going over the Fronius Accupocket 150; it is a battery-operated STICK/TIG welder.  
This welder is 150 amps and RUNS OFF OF BATTERY POWER!

STICK System includes: Electrode holder, ground clamp, charger and case!
This welder will get about 19-20 3/32 rods on a single charge and about 132” of TIG welding.
The system that we have set up today is just the STICK set up.

***They do make one for TIG welding***
TIG setup includes gas solenoid in the back, welder, flow meter, stick and ground clamp as well.

This machine produces true DC current! From a welder’s standpoint, it’s not like welding with anything else - plug it in and go! You can definitely tell a difference in the way that the rod flows as you are welding.
It is lightweight and only 25 lbs and easy to take on/off the job.
Great for mechanical contractors, steel erectors, handrail and farm repairs.
It is durable and only takes 30 mins to charge – kill the battery, plug it in and after 30 mins you are ready to weld!

It sure does beat pulling 100 ft weld lead and ground cable just to do a 15-minute job.

If you have any questions or would like a demo, feel free to give us a call at any of our locations below:

Baltimore, MD (410) 687-8400
York, PA (717) 916-6611
Belstville, MD (301) 937-8884
Moosic, PA (570) 457-8954
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Phone: (301) 937-8884
​Fax: (301) 937-1811

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​Hughesville, MD 20637

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​Phone: (410) 687-8400

York, PA

​95 Aberdeen Rd
York, PA 17406

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (717) 916-6611
​Fax: (717) 764-1281

Welder Training & Testing Center
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101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

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​Phone: (410) 687-8400
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Scranton, PA

4961 Birney Ave
Scranton, PA 18507

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (570) 457-8954

Scranton, PA at Johnson College
3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508

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      • Fundamentals of Welding
      • Intermediate Welding >
        • Intermediate Stick
        • Intermediate TIG
        • Intermediate MIG >
          • Intermediate GMAW - Aluminum
          • Intermediate FCAW Self Shielded
          • Intermediate GMAW - Stainless Steel
      • Advanced Welding >
        • Advanced Stick
        • Advanced TIG
        • Advanced MIG
      • Welding Basics
      • Custom Classes & Open Practice Time
    • Pricing and Class Schedule
    • How to Register
    • Tour Our Facility
    • Why Earlbeck Technical Center
    • On Site Training
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • Are student loans, financial aid, or scholarships available?
      • How long does it take to complete the program?
      • Do you offer job placement?
      • How Much Money does a Welder Make?
      • What is the Job Outlook for Welders?
      • What should I bring for my first day of class?
  • Weld Testing
    • Welder Certification
    • Send In Weld Testing
    • AWS D1.1 Send in Test Kits
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • How much does a welding certification cost?
      • How do I become qualified for bridge work?
      • Does a Welding Certification Expire?
      • What is an ATF Test?
      • What Welding Certification Do I Need?
      • Why Should I Become a Certified Welder?
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