Fixed Head and Tailstock
Position & Weld

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.
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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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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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.
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
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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