Skip to Main Content
Canadian
Canadian owned and operated

0461232882 - ESAB A6TF Mastertrac Tandem SAW Tractor with PEK Controller

Packaging: pack of 1
$90,787.95/EA $56,298.32/pack of 1 only $56,298.32/EASave 38%

Usually ships within 3-5 business days

OVERVIEW

Maximize Your Welding Throughput

When you have miles of steel to weld, you need a machine that doesn't just keep up—it sets the pace. The ESAB A6TF Mastertrac Tandem PEK is the heavy-hitter of the welding world, designed specifically to tackle the massive jobs found in shipyards, structural steel plants, and pressure vessel shops. If you are welding long seams on thick plate, doing it by hand or even with a single-wire tractor is costing you valuable time. The A6TF's Tandem capability changes the game by running two wires simultaneously. This means you can lay down metal faster, fill joints quicker, and move on to the next piece sooner.

Don't let the advanced technology intimidate you; the PEK Controller is designed with the welder in mind. It features a clear, digital display and intuitive menus that let you dial in your settings with precision. Once you've found the sweet spot for your voltage and wire feed speed, you can save it. Next time you run that job, just recall the program and hit start. The machine takes care of the rest, monitoring the arc and adjusting on the fly to give you a flawless, X-ray quality weld every single time. It takes the guesswork out of automatic welding.

Reliability is key when you're in the middle of a 20-foot weld. The Mastertrac is built like a tank, featuring a 4-wheel drive system that grips the work surface securely. It moves smoothly and consistently, which is the secret to a perfect bead appearance. Whether you are doing butt welds on deck plates or fillet welds on massive beams, this tractor tracks true. It's compatible with ESAB's legendary power sources, so you know you have the juice to burn heavy wire all day long without overheating or duty-cycle issues. Upgrade to the A6TF Mastertrac Tandem and turn your welding operation into a high-speed production line.

Key Benefits for the Operator

  • Speed: Finish long welds in half the time compared to single-wire setups.
  • Consistency: Digital controls ensure every foot of weld looks exactly like the first.
  • Ease of Use: Simple interface for setting and saving your favorite parameters.
  • Stability: 4-wheel drive prevents slipping and stalling on the track.
Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Weld Process:Submerged Arc (SAW)
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Process Type:Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Configuration:Tandem (Twin Wire)
Controller Type:PEK Process Controller
Drive System:4-Wheel Drive Self-Propelled
Wire Diameter Capacity:3.0mm - 6.0mm (Single), 2.0mm - 4.0mm (Twin)
Travel Speed:0.1 - 2.0 m/min
Applications:Shipbuilding, Bridge Construction, Beam Fabrication, Heavy Industry

INCLUDED

  • A6TF Mastertrac Tractor Unit
  • Tandem A6 Welding Heads
  • PEK Process Controller
  • Wire Straighteners
  • Flux Hopper
  • Cables and Connectors

APPLICATIONS

  • Shipbuilding and Marine Construction
  • Bridge and Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Wind Tower Manufacturing
  • Pressure Vessel Fabrication
  • Beam and Girder Welding
  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

FAQ

The Tandem configuration uses two wires simultaneously, typically one DC and one AC, to significantly increase deposition rates and welding travel speeds compared to single-wire SAW.

The A6TF Tandem typically requires two power sources: one DC source (like the ESAB LAF series) for the lead wire and one AC source (like the ESAB TAF series) for the trail wire.

Yes, it is equipped with the ESAB PEK Process Controller, a digital unit for precise setting and monitoring of all welding parameters.

Yes, the tractor can be configured for fillet welding applications, although it is also widely used for butt welds on flat plates.

Depending on the specific contact jaws and feed rolls installed, it can handle a wide range of heavy industrial wire sizes, typically from 2.0mm up to 6.0mm.

Yes, the Mastertrac features a 4-wheel drive self-propelled carriage that travels directly on the workpiece or on a track.

The internal SKU is ESB0461232882.

The PEK controller allows for the pre-setting of parameters and limits, ensuring that the weld is performed exactly according to the welding procedure specification (WPS).