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Align Production Systems’ Heavy Duty Fixed Head and Tailstock Positioners deliver variable-speed rotation in either direction to optimize your fabrication or assembly operation.
Align Production Systems’ Heavy Duty Fixed Head and Tailstock Positioners deliver variable-speed rotation in either direction to optimize your fabrication or assembly operation.
Fixed Head and Tailstock
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Fixed Head & Tailstock
Our positioners are designed to improve worker ergonomics for welding, torching, cutting, or cladding operations by allowing for adjustable in-position welding. Adjustable Head & Tailstock Positioners are offered in weight capacities ranging from just a few thousand pounds and up to tens of thousands of pounds to handle large weldments. Available options range from simple hand controls to robotic interfacing servo package. We also offer custom designed Headstock & Tailstock solutions to fit your project specifications.
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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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Adjustable
Width
Width
No matter the size of the weldment, the Heavy Duty Head & Tailstock can be optioned to be adjustable with rail system (on the Adjustable Head & Tailstock) to move in an out for width, and a vertical control option to keep the operator working in the ergonomic window.
In-Position
Welding
Welding
Keeping welds safe and efficient is a huge priority among welders. By being able to control height and width and have multi-axis control of the weldment, workers can feel confident and comfortable while welding in-position every time.
All
Electric
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.
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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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