Talon 2000
The Talon 2000 fusion machine consists of an indexer
assembly that mounts on to a tracked vehicle. The fusion
machine has controls to drive the vehicle from the machine or
from a remote control. It picks up/loads pipe from above the
pipe and lifts it into the jaws of the carriage. The machine is
controlled from a HMI computer display mounted on the side
opposite the power pack above the tracks.
The indexer assembly consists of the heater with heat shields
and facer. The heater is inserted vertically by the indexer into
the carriage of the vehicle. The facer has two cutting discs
mounted to a boom that is inserted into the carriage of the
vehicle between the two pipe ends.
There is a catwalk on the indexer assembly that allows
operators to cross up and over the pipe that is clamped into
the carriage. The catwalk also allows access to the indexer
electrical box for any maintenance or troubleshooting.
The vehicle has two hydraulically driven tracks that allow
the machine to be driven and placed in the exact location it
needs to be in for the fusion. It can also be driven to pick up
pipe and locate it in the proper location for fusion. The vehicle
also has controls to change the elevation of the carriage
and controls to roll and pitch the machine to accommodate
the terrain where the fusion is taking place. A power pack is
mounted on one side of the machine which houses the engine,
generator and hydraulic pumps to power the machine.
Overview
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Fusion Machine
Indexer Assembly
Vehicle Assembly
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68-0
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CD0
12
69-0
4-1
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