TPT March 2020

T E CHNOLOG Y

New Compact Weldac is a small revolution THE new Compact Weldac, with output power up to 300kW, boasts high-efficiency SiC inverters and a dramatically reduced volume. At only half the size of its predecessor, this welder has a minimal footprint but has not lost the Weldacs’ traditional power and efficiency. From the mains to the welding coil the efficiency is an impressive 91 per cent. This means low cooling water consumption and high- energy efficiency, making the Weldac an eco-friendly alternative. ratio. It was the first company to offer 1,100kW in a single cabinet solution and is now also offers the most compact one-cabinet welder on the market. The new Compact Weldac will be on display at the Tube 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, from the 30 March to 3 April. The stand is 6 C13, where you will also be able to see its fully digital New Generation Minac. EFD’s team of engineers will be happy to guide you through all the benefits of our revolutionary new induction heating equipment.

throughput and efficiency. Coil changes take only seconds with the induction frequency adjusting automatically to each tube dimension. All EFD Induction Weldacs have a five-year warranty on inverter modules and driver cards and are supported by EFD’s global network of factories, service workshops and offices. EFD Induction prides itself on the tech- nological development of induction tube and pipe welding, and provides equip- ment with outstanding power-to-volume

The convenient size of the Compact Weldac saves valuable floor space. Measuring less than 1,300mm in height, 1,500mm in length and 500mm in width, it is very easy to install or retrofit in a production line. The new Compact Weldac has a communication platform that can be set up for Industry 4.0 factory networks. It is easy to operate with a minimum of manual settings. Operation is via an easy-to-use control panel. Minimal operator intervention results in increased

“I am incredibly proud to present our new Compact Weldac,” said global sales director, tube and pipe, Peter Runeborg. “This small Weldac represents what EFD Induction is all about – putting the customer in focus and giving them the best technology available to ensure profitability through high up-time and efficiency.”

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