As a professional manufacturer with 10 years of experience in the steel bar processing equipment industry, we know that scientific model selection is the premise of efficient and stable production. For steel cage welding machines, factors such as the length, weight of the steel cage and welding mode directly determine the configuration and performance requirements of the equipment. Ignoring these details may lead to mismatched equipment, low production efficiency or even safety hazards. Below, we will detail the key selection points and focus on introducing our LYGH-1600T Steel Bar Cage Welder, a high-performance model tailored for small and medium-sized projects.
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Key Selection Notes for Steel Cage Welders
1. Steel Cage Length Adaptation
Under normal working conditions, the standard configuration of most steel cage welding machines is designed for processing 12-meter steel cages, which can fully meet the needs of general highway, municipal and building foundation projects. However, if the project requires one-time processing of 18-meter steel cages (common in long-span bridge foundations or special tunnel projects), customers must put forward clear special requirements to the manufacturer in advance. To adapt to the 18-meter length, the manufacturer needs to lengthen the entire equipment structure, including the guide rail, frame and transmission system, and optimize the stability of the equipment during long-length processing to avoid deformation or welding deviation of the steel cage due to insufficient structural support. Our factory can provide customized lengthening solutions based on 10 years of structural design experience, ensuring the equipment’s adaptability and processing precision.
2. Steel Cage Weight Bearing Capacity
The standard load-bearing capacity of conventional steel cage welding machines can easily handle steel cages weighing less than 5 tons, which covers most medium-sized pile foundation projects. But when the weight of the steel cage reaches about 7 tons (usually caused by thickened main reinforcement or large diameter), it is recommended to equip the steel cage roll welder with an additional traction device. The traction device can share the weight of the steel cage during processing, prevent the steel cage from sagging or shifting due to its own weight, ensure the uniformity of stirrup winding and welding positions, and reduce the load on the equipment’s core transmission components, extending the service life of the machine. Customers must clearly inform the manufacturer of the estimated weight of the steel cage, so that we can match the appropriate traction device and strengthen the key load-bearing parts of the equipment.
3. Welding Mode Selection
Most standard steel cage seam welding machines adopt manual spot welding, which is suitable for projects with general quality requirements and flexible processing needs. Manual spot welding allows operators to adjust the welding strength and position according to on-site conditions, with low equipment investment cost. However, some key project departments (such as high-speed railway, nuclear power plant projects) have strict requirements on welding consistency and firmness, requiring the addition of automatic welding devices. The automatic welding device can realize precise control of welding current, time and position, eliminate quality defects such as false welding and missing welding caused by human factors, and improve welding efficiency. This demand must be confirmed with the manufacturer in advance, as automatic welding devices need to be matched with corresponding CNC systems and welding manipulators, which are customized configurations.
Detailed Introduction to LYGH-1600T Steel Bar Cage Welder
As the smallest CNC steel cage roll welder in our product line, the LYGH-1600T has won wide recognition in small and medium-sized projects with its compact structure, flexible performance and high cost-effectiveness. Its overall volume is only 1/2 of that of traditional roll welders, which greatly saves the installation space of the construction site, making it especially suitable for projects with limited on-site space, such as urban subway auxiliary projects, municipal pipe networks and rural highway bridges.
Despite its compact size, the LYGH-1600T is equipped with top-tier double-gun automatic welding technology, breaking the limitation that small-sized welders can only use manual welding. The double-gun synchronous welding system can complete the welding of two joints at the same time, with a welding efficiency increased by 60% compared with single-gun models. The welding pass rate is as high as 99.8%, and the tensile strength of each joint fully meets the national standard. What’s more, the equipment can stably realize the welding forming of special-shaped steel cages such as triangular and rectangular, not only covering standard circular steel cages but also adapting to the personalized processing needs of special projects.
In terms of adaptability, the LYGH-1600T is highly flexible. It is suitable for processing steel cages with a diameter of less than 1.6 meters, main reinforcement diameter of 12-32mm and stirrup diameter of 6-12mm. For the length and weight requirements mentioned above, the equipment supports customized upgrades: it can be lengthened to process 18-meter steel cages, and can be equipped with a matching traction device to handle 7-ton heavy steel cages. The CNC control system supports preset storage of 30+ sets of parameters, enabling one-key call and quick switching between different specifications, reducing the operation difficulty for workers.
In addition, the LYGH-1600T inherits our user-centric design concept, with comprehensive consideration of safety and ease of use. It is equipped with emergency stop buttons, overload protection and anti-pinch sensors to ensure operator safety. The modular structure facilitates daily maintenance and component replacement, and our professional after-sales team provides on-site installation, commissioning and training services. As part of our one-stop solution, the LYGH-1600T can be linked with CNC steel bar bending machines and hydraulic shear lines to form a complete processing line, further improving production efficiency.
In summary, the LYGH-1600T Steel Bar Cage Welder combines compact size with powerful performance, and supports customized upgrades according to project needs. It is an ideal choice for small and medium-sized construction enterprises and special-shaped steel cage processing projects. We will continue to rely on our 10-year technical accumulation to provide customers with personalized equipment solutions and comprehensive services, helping projects proceed efficiently and smoothly.
