Welding anything together and making sure the weld is strong is dependant on the welder, the equipment used, and the material that is being joined. There are some specialty welding jobs that require special welding tools or equipment for them, and welding tanks together is one of those jobs.

Tank Weld Quality

When you are welding the seams together on a pressure tank, the welds need to be strong and free of porosity or pinholes. A weld that is not completely solid can be a weak point in the seem and over time, that spot can fail, causing a catastrophic failure of the tank. 

If the tank is under an extreme amount of pressure, the results can be widespread destruction or injuries to people in the area. Depending on what is stored in the tank, the material could cause environmental and safety problems and cost huge amounts of money to clean up. 

Welding Equipment

When you are welding the seems on a tank or pressure vessel, a machine called an automatic girth welder can make short work of the seem and produce a weld that will withstand a laser-quality check. The girth welder does the welding and the operator only has to set up and monitor the machine while it is working. 

The girth welder uses several drive wheels to ride online the tank seam and depending on the material thickness and type, the welder can cover nearly one hundred inches a minute and produce a weld higher in quality than an experienced welder can do manually. This speed and accuracy make girth welders a great option for a company producing tanks in high volume.

The precision and the speed of the automatic girth welder will save a lot of time and money for the company and the company will have a higher quality product than a tank building company that welds the tanks by hand.

Single or Dual Sided Welders

If you are shopping for an automatic girth welder, there are a few options. The type and size of the machine can make a big difference in the job the welder can handle. Also, there are girth welders that are duel-sided so they can weld the inside and outside of the tank at the same time. This speeds of the welding process and for companies that are producing a lot of tanks very quickly, the additional costs of a duel sided welder can reduce the build time without compromising the product.

For more information, contact an automatic girth welder service.

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