The open frame weld head locates one side of the weld joint. During welding a gas- or water-cooled torch and cable assembly rotates around the tube or pipe.

Some advantages of open frame weld heads:

• Robust construction
• Ease of handling
• Option to add wire feed
• No ‘size specific’ collets required, each weld head will accommodate its
• full tube/pipe OD size range as supplied
• 90° Tilting Torch Bracket option available