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K52005-0303 - Lincoln Seam Tracker 40 APC System 3x3 Slide

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

Consistent Quality for Long Weld Seams

Take the fatigue and error out of long, repetitive welds with the Lincoln Electric Seam Tracker™ 40 System. If you are welding pressure vessels, large beams, tanks, or ship hulls, keeping the torch perfectly centered over the joint for feet or meters at a time is a challenge for any operator. The Seam Tracker 40 acts as a steady hand that never gets tired. By using a durable probe tip that rides right in the joint, the system automatically corrects the torch position up, down, left, or right. This means you get consistent penetration and bead appearance every single time, reducing the need for costly rework or grinding.

This specific One-Pak (K52005-0303) comes with the Advanced Programming Control (APC), which puts powerful automation features at your fingertips. The intuitive pendant allows you to set up the machine quickly, and you can save your favorite settings for up to 19 different jobs. Whether you are running Sub Arc, MIG, or Flux-Cored wire, this system adapts to your process. The included 3x3 cross slide gives you plenty of room for adjustment on standard joints, and the rugged construction is built to withstand the heat, dust, and sparks of a heavy industrial shop.

Installation is straightforward, and the system is designed to work with the equipment you already have. The package arrives with everything you need to get started: the slide, the controller, the sensor probe, and all the cables. It is the perfect upgrade for shops looking to move from manual carriage welding to fully automated, high-quality production. Improve your arc time and weld quality with a system that tracks the seam so you can focus on the parameters.

Additional Information
Brand:Lincoln Electric
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
System Type:Tactile Seam Tracking System
Cross Slide Stroke:3 in x 3 in (76 mm x 76 mm)
Control Type:Advanced Programming Control (APC)
Compatible Processes:Submerged Arc (SAW), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), GTAW (TIG)
Program Storage:Up to 19 Weld Sequences

INCLUDED

  • K52021-1 Advanced Programming Control (APC)
  • K52023-1 Advanced Process Pendant with 10 ft (3 m) Cable
  • K52033-1 Cable 4 ft (1.2 m)
  • K52013-0303 CS40 Cross Slide 3 x 3 (76 x 76 mm)
  • K52019-1 Seam Sensor Assembly
  • KP52026-1 Five Axis Probe Bracket
  • KP52027-1 Weld Torch Mounting Kit
  • KP52029-1 Sensor Insulator
  • KP52028-1 Seam Sensor Tip
  • PT012 1/8 in (3.2 mm) Tip

APPLICATIONS

  • Heat Exchangers and Pressure Vessels
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
  • High Pressure Piping and Process Piping
  • Marine Fabrication, Shipbuilding, and Offshore Structures
  • Railcar Fabrication
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Robotics and Hard Automation Cells
  • Petrochemical Industry Applications

FAQ

The CS40 cross slide included in this system has a travel range of 3 inches (76 mm) in both the horizontal and vertical axes.

It is compatible with Submerged Arc (SAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) welding processes.

The APC (Advanced Programming Control) allows operators to program the entire weld cycle sequence (position-based or time-based) and store up to 19 different weld programs.

No, the system has widespread integration capability and can be built around almost any welding power source, feeder, or control group.

The package includes the APC control, process pendant, 3x3 cross slide, seam sensor assembly, mounting brackets, cables, sensor insulator, and a sensor tip.

It uses a tactile sensor tip that physically rides in the weld joint. Movement of the tip is translated into electrical signals that drive the cross slide motors to correct the torch position.

Yes, the system uses replaceable sensor tips (like the included PT012) to match different joint configurations and replace worn tips.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet