Lincoln Electric’s self-propelled modular Cruiser® Tractor provides increased mobility and operator-friendly features to longitudinal submerged arc welding applications typically used in bridge and barge decking, large tank fabrication and shipbuilding.
When used with the Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® SD power source, the Cruiser® travel carriage can deliver deposition rates of up to 60lbs per hour for butt and fillet joints on lengthy plate welding applications.
The Cruiser® is rated for 1000 amps at 100% duty cycle. Depending on gear ratio used, the feeder can handle 1/16 – 7/32in. submerged arc wire diameters at travel speeds ranging from 10 to 100ipm.
Features of the Cruiser® Tractor include:
• Sturdy welded base frame
• Substantial steel mast that stands up to daily construction site use
• Heavy-duty, ceramic-coated adjustment rails
• Simple cast wheels
• Robust tube-and-clamp design
• Adjustable extended length outriggers
Additional Cruiser® features include:
• Advanced control pendant that can be used to save procedures and apply limits and lockouts for any or all controls
• Common expendable parts shared with the MAXsa® submerged arc wire drives
• Multiple configuration capabilities, including use of three or four wheels for on or off the track