Used Continuous Welded I-Beam Line | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used continuous welded I-beam line is available from Galaxie Corporation. It builds welded I-beams by feeding separate flange and web strip from coils, joining them by high-frequency welding and cutting the finished beam to length with a flying saw.

The line takes coil up to 20,000 lbs and 72" outside diameter, in strip widths of 1 1/2–18 1/4" and thicknesses of .087"–.375". It runs at 25–100 FPM and is rated at 45,000 tons a year on a single 8-hour shift. It is a complete line, still installed.

Key Features

• Separate flange and web strip feeding sections, each with coil cars, uncoilers, flatteners and strip joiners
• Horizontal strip accumulators allow continuous welding while coils are changed
• Two Thermatool VT 300 H.F. power units, upgraded in 1998
• Beam cooling booth, beam straightener and three beam pull-out stands
• Flying cut-off saw with Tallyrand acceleration and measuring system
• Welders, electrical controls, Tallyrand cut-off controls and three accumulators rebuilt and upgraded
• Allen Bradley PLC, ABB switchgear and Phazecon digital drives
• Spare parts and spare saw blades included

Technical Specifications

• Maximum coil weight: 20,000 lbs
• Maximum coil outside diameter: 72"
• Coil inside diameter range: 20–29"
• Strip width range: 1 1/2–18 1/4"
• Strip thickness range: .087"–.375"
• Material: Mild steel and carbon steel
• Yield strength: 45,000–80,000 PSI
• Line operating speed: 25–100 FPM
• Continuous process: Up to 0.250" flange thickness
• Start-stop process: Up to 0.375" thickness
• Strip accumulation: Horizontal, 3 accumulators
• Strip storage: 1,250' at .087" (100 FPM) down to 500' at .250" (50 FPM)
• Cut-off: Digitally controlled measuring system with hot flying saw
• Cut-off tolerance: ±1/2"
• Annual capacity: 45,000 tons (single 8-hour shift, 2,000 hrs/year)
• Weld power units: Two Thermatool VT 300
• Control: Allen Bradley PLC, Phazecon digital drives

Applications

• Structural steel beams for buildings
• Welded I-beams for construction and fabrication
• Beams in custom sections cut to length

Commercial Details

• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What strip sizes can the line handle? It takes strip 1 1/2–18 1/4" wide and .087"–.375" thick, in mild and carbon steel.
• How fast does it run? Line speed is 25–100 FPM, with heavier gauges running slower.
• Can it be seen running? The complete line is still installed and can be inspected under power and operating.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask about photos or video under power, arranging an inspection, what tooling and spare parts are included, the state of the controls and electrics, and dismantling, loading and shipping of a complete installed line.