WeldMaster Butt Fusion Machines

WeldMaster Butt Fusion Machines: Range 63 – 400mm diameter

Hy-Ram has designed and manufactured high quality Butt Fusion Equipment for the world-wide market since the early 1980’s. Our latest WeldMaster range takes the Fully Automatic machine to the next level in terms of control, quality, connectivity, usability and smart technological features.

The WeldMaster brings together a range of machines packed with practical mechanical design and technologically advanced software features… all accessible from an intuitive new full-colour 7” TFT touchscreen interface.

The machines offers the user simplistic operation whilst the functionality of the software automatically enables and records a host of smart features and information… accessible only if you need them!

We continue with our design of the Controller, Chassis, Trimmer and Hotplate being separate ‘modular’ units providing maximum flexibility and a machine best equipped for either in-trench or out of trench welding.
The range maintains the normal durability and reliability synonymous with Hy-Ram machines for over 30 years… the WeldMaster will continue our tradition in order for both sales and hire customers to take advantage!

Key features:

• Integrated RFID reader – monitoring training status and Operator ID
• Touchscreen – 7” TFT Intuitive User Interface
• Menu driven data entry plus touchscreen ‘QWERTY’ Keypad
• Bluetooth Connectivity for smartphone apps and BDI tool
• USB Connectivity
• Embedded GPS for precise weld location stored with each joint record
• ‘Scroll-back’ On-screen review of all joint data
• Simple Text and Animated Graphic representation of ‘Next-step’ in welding cycle
• Internal Memory for in excess of 1 million Joint Records
• Option of bespoke Joint Data Analysis Software
• Programmed with UK and International Welding Standards
• Programmed for for 3 different types of Plastic Materials
• Automatic ‘Dummy’ Weld Cycle when welding to the WIS standard
• Early Warning Error Messages
• On board Diagnostics software – Graphically driven for simplicity
• Customisable for Owner’s Logo on ‘start-up’ screen
• Customisable for welding of non-standard or ‘special’ pipe
• Option for barcode Reader
• Options for different International languages
• Configurable for ‘Pupping’ / Welding of PE Fittings

Controller / Power Unit

• 7” TFT Touch screen Colour display
• Bluetooth connectivity for Smartphone Apps and BDI tool
• USB socket
• Automatic recognition of size of Chassis connected
• Pipe Options automatically limited to range of size of Chassis
• Interchangeability of Controller / Power Unit with any size machine
• Integrated ambient temperature measurement and compensation
• Static and dynamic drag detection
• Powerful 100 Bar maximum operating pressure
• Pipe slippage and early clamp removal detection
• 1 million+ memory storage with multiple download options
• Bespoke joint data analysis software
• Compact and lightweight unit with convenient carrying handles
• Quick Release hydraulic hose connections
• Durable ‘Military’ electrical connections
• Durable Lid to protect Fascia

Chassis

• Hy-Ram derived ‘centreline’ acting hydraulic cylinders
• Removable carrying Cradle for ‘tight’ operating conditions
• Lever operated tightening of Top Clamps for faster clamping
• Can be converted on site for welding fittings
• Central Linkage to ensure Centre Block symmetry

Hotplate

• Quick Dwell time, rapid Hotplate retraction and symmetrical pull-off
• Easily replaceable PTFE Hotplate Faces
• Automatic ‘power-off’ whilst Trimmer is in operation to minimise Generator power
• Quick release fasteners
• Trimmer / Hotplate Stand

Trimmer

• Automatic start from within joint cycle
• Automatic Trim and Feathering cycle for smooth pipe ends
• Integrated Micro-switch to prevent inadvertent use when off of Chassis
• Optimised Trimmer Blade geometry
• Quick release fasteners
• Trimmer / Hotplate Stand

Hy-Ram WeldMaster Joint Data Analysis Software

Hy-Ram’s bespoke Data Analysis software enables the download of Joint data on to a USB memory device. This joint information can then be uploaded onto a PC or tablet and allows the operator to view and interrogate joint information. The system allows for filtering on multiple criteria including operator, machine, joint status, project etc. It also has a unique maps section in order to pinpoint joint locations.Key Features

• Joint Record Storage from multiple WeldMaster machines
• Easy and convenient filtering of all aspects of weld data via drop down menu’s
• Bar-chart representation of key welding criteria
• Data can be accessed via multiple PC’s
• Welder details kept with the joint produced
• Automatic ‘flagging’ for calibration due
• Software log to record/monitor software revision level
• Each joint GPS location visually represented on a map
• Pipe material and Diameter usage figures
• Errors and faults recorded
• Reports produced in PDF and Excel formats with ‘quick button’ for emailing

Hy-Ram WeldMaster – now configured to be ‘ControlPoint ready’ as standard!

Want your machine ControlPoint enabled? No problem! The WeldMaster is supplied as standard with ControlPoint’s BlueBox technology onboard. When ControlPoint enabled, the WeldMaster links with the BlueBox app to ensure full operator information is captured prior to welding, and that all butt fusion data is then automatically uploaded to the JointManager website. For unbeatable quality control of your butt fusion joints, the ControlPoint enabled Weldmaster can be used with the BDI (see page 9)

Standards

• GIS/PL2-3:2015
• WIS 4-32-08: 2016
• ISO12176-1:2012
• ISO12176-3 Operator Badge (with Barcode Reader fitted)
• ISO12176-4 Traceability Coding (with Barcode Reader fitted)

Options

• Liners
• Thermal Printer
• USB Memory Device
• Barcode Reader
• Smartphone Apps

Ancillary Products

• Welding Shelters
• Generators
• Pipe Support Rollers
• External Debeaders
• Internal Debeaders
• Bead Gauges