Head and Tailstock Positioner
Position & Weld
Align Production Systems’ Head & Tailstock Positioners deliver powered variable-speed rotation in either direction to optimize your fabrication or assembly operation.
Head and Tailstock Positioner
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Head & Tailstock Positioner
This product line is designed to optimize your welding, torching, cutting, or cladding operations. Our standard Head & Tailstock Positioners can handle thousands of pounds of weight, with either manual or robotic interfacing. We specialize in custom designed solutions to fit your project specifications, so we’ll work with you to get the right product for the right application.
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Product
Measurement Units
Model No.
Model No.
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Capacity (lbs)
Capacity (kgs)
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Torque (in/lb)
Torque (nm)
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RPM
RPM
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Center Height (in)
Center Height (mm)
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Model No.
Model No.
APS022-005
APS022-005
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Capacity (lbs)
Capacity (kgs)
5,000
2,268
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Torque (in/lb)
Torque (nm)
12000
1356
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RPM
RPM
0.6 - 6.0
0.6 - 6.0
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Center Height (in)
Center Height (mm)
33 1/2
851
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360° Rotation
Our Head and Tailstock features 360° bi-directional rotation with zero backlash holding torque, making it as easy as possible to get your weldment in the perfect position for welding.
Reduce Downtime
Eliminating the need for manual position, downtime due to worker fatigue is drastically reduced. Not only is efficiency increased, but worker safety and comfort great increases by being able to weld in the perfect position every time.
All Electric
All of our welding positioners feature an electric slew bearing & ball screw lift system, eliminating hydraulic fluid mess and any fire hazards that would normally be an issue.
Frequent Questions
I need to weld something with a higher capacity than what’s rated on this product.
No worries. We offer custom engineering and designing to match product specifications to your needs. Contact us at 800-888-0018 to speak with us about custom solutions.
What is the difference between the various Head & Tailstock Positioners?
To find the right positioner for your needs, take into consideration the weight of your weldment and understand the features of each of our positioners. The Adjustable Head & Tailstock is our most advanced positioner with height adjustment in addition to weldment rotation while the