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Align Production Systems’ Heavy Duty Headstock & Tailstock Positioners deliver variable-speed rotation in either direction to optimize your fabrication or assembly operation.
Align Production Systems’ Heavy Duty Headstock & Tailstock Positioners deliver variable-speed rotation in either direction to optimize your fabrication or assembly operation.
Fixed Head and Tailstock
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Our positioners are designed to improve worker ergonomics in your welding, torching, cutting, or cladding operations by allowing for adjustable in-position welding. Our heavy-duty Head & Tailstock Positioners are offered in 3 weight capacities ranging from 8,000 to 35,000lbs with options ranging from simple hand controls to robotic interfacing. We also offer custom designed headstock & tailstock solutions to fit your project specifications.
Product
Common Options
Measurement Units
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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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Optional Grounding (amps)
Optional Grounding (amps)
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Model No.
Model No.
APS020-008
APS020-008
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Capacity (lbs)
Capacity (kgs)
8,000
3,600
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Torque (in/lb)
Torque (nm)
48,000
5423
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RPM
RPM
0.1 - 3.0
0.1 - 3.0
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Center Height (in)
Center Height (mm)
18 - 80
457 - 2032
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Optional Grounding (amps)
Optional Grounding (amps)
800A
800A
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Model No.
Model No.
APS020-015
APS020-015
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Capacity (lbs)
Capacity (kgs)
15,000
6,800
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Torque (in/lb)
Torque (nm)
75000
8474
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RPM
RPM
0.1 - 2.0
0.1 - 2.0
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Center Height (in)
Center Height (mm)
19 - 80
458 - 2032
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Optional Grounding (amps)
Optional Grounding (amps)
800A
800A
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Model No.
Model No.
APS020-035
APS020-035
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Capacity (lbs)
Capacity (kgs)
35,000
15,900
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Torque (in/lb)
Torque (nm)
190000
21467
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RPM
RPM
.04 - 0.9
.04 - 0.9
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Center Height (in)
Center Height (mm)
20 - 80
459 - 2032
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Optional Grounding (amps)
Optional Grounding (amps)
1500A
1500A
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Common Options
Measurement Units
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Model No.
Model No.
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Description
Description
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5040-0100
APS5040-0100
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Description
Description
Auxiliary Control Option / Pendant / HD Head & Tailstock
Auxiliary Control Option / Pendant / HD Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5040-0110
APS5040-0110
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Description
Description
Auxiliary Control Option / Foot /
HD Head & Tailstock
Auxiliary Control Option / Foot /
HD Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5040-0120
APS5040-0120
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Description
Description
Auxiliary Control Option /
Remote Stand /
HD Head & Tailstock
Auxiliary Control Option /
Remote Stand /
HD Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5040-0130
APS5040-0130
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Description
Description
Auxiliary Control Option /
Wireless Pendant /
HD Head & Tailstock
Auxiliary Control Option /
Wireless Pendant /
HD Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5041-0100
APS5041-0100
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Description
Description
Central Grounding / 800A / HD
Head & Tailstock
Central Grounding / 800A / HD
Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5041-0110
APS5041-0110
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Description
Description
Central Grounding / 1500A / HD
Head & Tailstock
Central Grounding / 1500A / HD
Head & Tailstock
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5043-XXXX
APS5043-XXXX
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Description
Description
Basic Control Stand
Basic Control Stand
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5045-XXXX
APS5045-XXXX
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Description
Description
Horizontal Adjustment Rails
Horizontal Adjustment Rails
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5046-XXXX
APS5046-XXXX
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Description
Description
Vertical Rail Bellows
Vertical Rail Bellows
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5047-XXXX
APS5047-XXXX
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Description
Description
Horizontal Rail Bellows
Horizontal Rail Bellows
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Model No.
Model No.
APS5049-XXXX
APS5049-XXXX
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Description
Description
Riser Base
Riser Base
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Audible/Visual Alarm
Audible/Visual Alarm
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Safety Guarding
Safety Guarding
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Conical Locators
Conical Locators
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Error Proofing Pin
Error Proofing Pin
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Rack Present Sensors
Rack Present Sensors
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Custom Controls Package
Custom Controls Package
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Model No.
Model No.
Custom
Custom
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Description
Description
Custom Tooling Interface
Custom Tooling Interface
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Heavy Duty
Our Headstock & Tailstock welding positioner can easily lift & rotate weldments weighing up to 35,000 lbs.
All Electric Power
Our positioners feature an electric slew bearing & ball screw lift system, eliminating hydraulic fluid mess & fire hazard.
Precise Operation
Precision slewing bearings allow for backlash free rotational manipulation of the workpiece.
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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
Which Head & Tailstock is right for me?
Not should you consider the weight, but it’s important to calculate the torque moment based upon the center of gravity of the load.
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