Headstock Tailstock welding positioner 2 Axis with Rail

Rotate, Height & Span adjustment for long parts with precision

Headstock Tailstock welding positioner 2 Axis with Rail

Heavy-duty Cyclotron Headstock tailstock welding positioner 2 Axis with rail from 500 kgs to 50 tons load capacity. Designed for Chasis, dumpers, pipes, booms, structural frames, pressure vessels, wind components, and oversized fabrications requiring synchronized 360° rotation.

Up to 50 Tons Load Capacity
Smooth Variable Speed Rotation
Precision Rotational Control
Remote Control Options
Designed for Continuous Industrial Operation

Headstock tailstock welding positioner 2 axis with rail 4

Headstock tailstock welding positioner 2 axis with rail 3

Headstock tailstock welding positioner 2 axis with rail 2

Key features

Upto 50 tons capacity

Cyclotron Headstock tailstock welding positioners are available from 500 kgs to 50 tons load capacity.

Workpiece Lengths Up to 20 Meters+

Engineered to handle long and oversized fabrications up to 20 meters and beyond. Ideal for pipes, structural beams, pressure vessels, wind energy components, and other heavy-duty welding applications.

Variable Speed Rotation Control

The positioner features variable speed rotation control, enabling operators to precisely adjust the rotational speed to suit different welding processes, material thicknesses, and workpiece sizes.

Pendant operated

The ergonomic pendant control allows operators to conveniently control rotation, start/stop functions, and speed adjustments from a safe working distance, improving precision, productivity, and operational safety.

Branded gearbox and motors

Equipped with internationally recognized gearboxes and motors for reliable performance and long service life. Backed by a 1-year global warranty, allowing warranty claims and support anywhere in the world for complete peace of mind.

Synchronized Headstock-Tailstock Drive

The synchronized headstock-tailstock drive system ensures smooth and uniform rotation of long workpieces, minimizing misalignment and vibration while delivering stable positioning for high-quality welding results.

Safety first approach

Designed with operator safety as a top priority, the positioner incorporates multiple safety features including emergency stop systems, secure locking mechanisms, and reliable control options.

1 Year Warranty

Every positioner is backed by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects, ensuring dependable performance and customer confidence. Our dedicated support team provides prompt assistance.

Headstock tailstock welding positioner 2 axis with rail

Headstock tailstock welding positioner charts

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-1.5	CY-HTP-2AX-3	CY-HTP-2AX-5	CY-HTP-2AX-6	CY-HTP-2AX-8	CY-HTP-2AX-10	CY-HTP-2AX-12	CY-HTP-2AX-15	CY-HTP-2AX-20	CY-HTP-2AX-30
Capacity		kg	1500	3000	5000	6000	8000	10000	12000	15000	20000	30000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.2 - 1.2	0.2 - 1.15	0.2 - 1	0.2 - 1.2	0.1 - 0.68	0.1 - 0.62	0.1 - 0.67	0.1-0.5	0.1-0.4	0.1-0.4
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	540	500	500	450	500	450	450	450	400	400
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	5000	10150	17800	20550	24000	30000	36000	45000	60000	90000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	200	326	446	490	862	950	950	1100	1200	1300
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600	600-1600	600-1600	600-1600	600-1600	600-1600	600-1600	700-1800	700-1800	700-1800
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300	300	300	300	300	300	300	100	100	100
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	600	650	750	750	750	850	1000	1000	1000	1000
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200	3200	3200	3200	3200	3200	3200	3600	3600	3600
Height	H3	mm	2240	2260	2560	2560	2700	2900	2900	2900	2900	2900
Length	B	mm	1100	1200	1200	1300	1400	1400	1500	1600	1600	1650
Width	C	mm	1455	1530	1570	1570	1500	1640	1680	1700	1750	1750
Space Distance	L	mm	6000	6000	6000	6000	6000	6000	6000	8000	10000	10000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-6000	3000-7000	3000-7000	3000-7000	3000-8000	3000-9000	3000-10000	3000-10000	3000-11000	3000-12000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	0.75 x 1	1.5 x 1	1.5 x 2	1.5 x 2	1.5 x 2	1.5 x 2	2.2 x 2	2.5 x 2	2.5 x 2	3 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	0.75 x 2	1.1 x 2	1.5 x 2	1.5 x 2	3 x 2	3 x 2	3 x 2	3.5 x 2	3.5 x 2	3.5 x 2
Weight		kg	1500	1700	2100	2200	2300	2500	2700	3000	3300	3600

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

Headstock tailstock Positioner technical charts

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-1.5
Capacity		kg	1500
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.2 - 1.2
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	540
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	5000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	200
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	600
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2240
Length	B	mm	1100
Width	C	mm	1455
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-6000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	0.75 x 1
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	0.75 x 2
Weight		kg	1500

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-3
Capacity		kg	3000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.2 - 1.15
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	500
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	10150
Up & Down Torque		Nm	326
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	650
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2260
Length	B	mm	1200
Width	C	mm	1530
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-7000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	1.5 x 1
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	1.1 x 2
Weight		kg	1700

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-5
Capacity		kg	5000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.2 - 1
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	500
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	17800
Up & Down Torque		Nm	446
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	750
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2560
Length	B	mm	1200
Width	C	mm	1570
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-7000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	1.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	1.5 x 2
Weight		kg	2100

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-6
Capacity		kg	6000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.2 - 1.2
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	450
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	20550
Up & Down Torque		Nm	490
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	750
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2560
Length	B	mm	1300
Width	C	mm	1570
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-7000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	1.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	1.5 x 2
Weight		kg	2200

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-8
Capacity		kg	8000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1 - 0.68
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	500
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	24000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	862
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	750
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2700
Length	B	mm	1400
Width	C	mm	1500
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-8000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	1.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3 x 2
Weight		kg	2300

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-10
Capacity		kg	10000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1 - 0.62
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	450
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	30000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	950
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	850
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2900
Length	B	mm	1400
Width	C	mm	1640
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-9000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	1.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3 x 2
Weight		kg	2500

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-12
Capacity		kg	12000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1 - 0.67
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	450
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	36000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	950
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	600-1600
Offset Distance	OF	mm	300
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	1000
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3200
Height	H3	mm	2900
Length	B	mm	1500
Width	C	mm	1680
Space Distance	L	mm	6000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-10000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	2.2 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3 x 2
Weight		kg	2700

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-15
Capacity		kg	15000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1-0.5
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	450
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	45000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	1100
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	700-1800
Offset Distance	OF	mm	100
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	1000
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3600
Height	H3	mm	2900
Length	B	mm	1600
Width	C	mm	1700
Space Distance	L	mm	8000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-10000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	2.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3.5 x 2
Weight		kg	3000

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-20
Capacity		kg	20000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1-0.4
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	400
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	60000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	1200
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	700-1800
Offset Distance	OF	mm	100
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	1000
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3600
Height	H3	mm	2900
Length	B	mm	1600
Width	C	mm	1750
Space Distance	L	mm	10000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-11000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	2.5 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3.5 x 2
Weight		kg	3300

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

CY-HTP-2AX	Sym	Unit	CY-HTP-2AX-30
Capacity		kg	30000
Rotation Speed		rpm	0.1-0.4
Up & Down Speed		mm/min	400
Max. Rotational Torque		Nm	90000
Up & Down Torque		Nm	1300
Adjust, tilting axle height min.-max	H1-H2	mm	700-1800
Offset Distance	OF	mm	100
Table Plate Diameter	ØD	mm	1000
Max. Workpiece Diameter		mm	3600
Height	H3	mm	2900
Length	B	mm	1650
Width	C	mm	1750
Space Distance	L	mm	10000
Span	F1-F2	mm	3000-12000
Motor Power Of Table		kW	3 x 2
Motor Power of Lifting		kW	3.5 x 2
Weight		kg	3600

*The above values can change without prior notice. The values are approximate.

Working of Head and tailstock positioner

The headstock and tailstock welding positioner operates on a dual-axis system, specifically designed to rotate long workpieces along their longitudinal axis. Here’s a breakdown of its core functionality:

1. Headstock (Powered End)
The headstock is the primary drive unit with a servo motor or gear-driven mechanism. It delivers controlled rotational motion to the workpiece. The speed, torque, and angular positioning are all programmable, ensuring consistent rotation during the weld sequence.

2. Tailstock (Support End)
Positioned opposite the headstock, the tailstock functions as the counter-support, holding the other end of the workpiece. Depending on the model, it can be manual or motorized. When powered, the tailstock can synchronize its motion with the headstock, particularly when balancing large or irregularly weighted components.

3. Workpiece Mounting and Clamping
The workpiece is fitted between the headstock and tailstock using custom fixtures or clamps designed to match the geometry and length of the component. Proper clamping ensures no lateral movement or wobble, even during high-speed rotation.

4. Integration with Robotic Welding Arm
The positioner is typically integrated into a robotic welding cell, where it works in tandem with an industrial robotic arm. The motion of the robotic welding positioner is fully synchronized with the movement of the robotic torch using programmable logic (via PLC or robot controller). This coordination allows for seamless multi-axis welding on complex geometries, reducing weld distortion and improving quality.

5. Programmability and Automation
Both the headstock and tailstock movements can be pre-programmed to ensure automatic workpart positioning. This means that once a part is fixtured, the entire welding sequence can run hands-free with minimal operator intervention.

Key features of headstock tailstock welding positioners

1. Dual-End Sturdy Support This positioner offers rigid support at both ends of the workpiece, minimizing deflection, sagging, and vibration during welding. By stabilizing the component throughout the weld cycle, the system ensures consistent weld penetration and high-quality seam integrity, particularly on long or asymmetrical structures.
Optional Powered Tailstock For more demanding applications, the tailstock can be configured as a powered unit, capable of synchronized rotation with the headstock. This enhances the balance and alignment of especially heavy or off-center workpieces, leading to smoother motion control and better positioning accuracy.
High Load-Bearing Capacity Built to handle extreme workloads, this robotic positioner supports payloads ranging from a few hundred kilograms to several tons, depending on the model. This makes it ideal for heavy fabrication industries where large-scale components are the norm, such as oil and gas, shipbuilding, construction equipment, and aerospace.

Industrial-Grade Construction The system is constructed using high-strength, wear-resistant steel alloys and components, designed for continuous-duty operation in harsh industrial environments. The rugged frame and precision-machined bearings ensure long service life, minimal maintenance, and reliability under demanding usage conditions.
Programmable and Robotic Integration Compatible with robotic welding arms, the headstock-tailstock positioner can be fully automated via CNC controllers or robot programming interfaces. It allows for accurate, repeatable positioning for multi-pass welding, complex joint configurations, and batch production tasks, boosting productivity and reducing human error.
Advanced Safety Systems To protect both operators and equipment, the robotic welding positioner is equipped with a range of integrated safety features, including: Limit switches to prevent over-rotation Overload detection systems for torque and weight protection Emergency stop mechanisms for rapid response Remote control operation to maintain safe working distances

Advantages of headstock tailstock welding positioners

Superior Stability: During Welding These positioners offer axial support at both ends of the workpiece, dramatically increasing structural stability during rotation. This dual-end support is crucial when handling long or heavy components, as it prevents deflection, sagging, and vibration, factors that often compromise weld quality. The result is a more stable, controlled, and precise welding environment.
Precision-Controlled Rotation: With a motorized headstock, operators can achieve highly accurate control over rotational speed and positioning. This capability is particularly beneficial for: Long seam welds Circular welds Multi-pass robotic welding
Optimal Weld Accessibility: One of the biggest welding challenges is accessing difficult-to-reach weld zones. With this positioner, the workpiece can be rotated and tilted to achieve ideal torch angles and line-of-sight access for all weld areas. This promotes: Full weld fusion Deeper penetration Reduced spatter

Enhanced Operator Safety: Manual handling of large workpieces introduces risks such as crush injuries, back strain, and exposure to hazardous welding arcs. By automating workpiece positioning, these positioners remove the need for manual lifting and frequent repositioning, significantly: Reducing operator fatigue Preventing OSHA-reportable incidents Creating a safer and more ergonomic work environment
Greater Operational Flexibility: Welding businesses often handle a diverse range of projects, from structural frames to custom pipework. The modular design of headstock and tailstock positioners allows for: Quick fixture changes Adaptation to various workpiece lengths, diameters, and weights Smooth switching between production runs
Long-Term Cost Efficiency: While the initial investment in a robotic positioner may be significant, the return on investment (ROI) is undeniable. Over time, you will see measurable cost reductions through: Lower labor dependency Faster cycle times Reduced weld defects and rework Higher throughput Consistent part quality These savings compound over projects, making this equipment an asset rather than an expense.

Conclusion

From a technical and operational standpoint, the headstock and tailstock robotic welding positioner is a game-changer in welding industry. It ensures superior weld quality, faster production cycles, and also creates a safer, more productive work environment. For any welding business looking to stay competitive in today’s automated manufacturing landscape, this equipment is a must-have.

If you are exploring reliable solutions, we recommend Cyclotron Automation. We specialize in delivering high-quality, customizable headstock-tailstock robotic welding positioners built to meet your specific industrial needs. Let’s revolutionize your welding process. Contact us today and take your welding business to the next level.

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Upgrade your welding operations with Cyclotron Automation. Our Headstock tailstock welding positioners are a strategic investment designed to deliver high-quality welds while significantly reducing operational costs and downtime. With these advanced machines, large and heavy workpieces are easily handled, allowing you to achieve precise welds every time without manual repositioning. Their motor-assisted controls enable smooth rotation, tilting, and vertical movement, ensuring that each weld is executed at the optimal angle for unmatched consistency and strength.

At Cyclotron Automation, we understand that every welding requirement is unique. That’s why we are committed to helping you select the best headstock tailstock welding positioner that fits your budget and specific needs. Shop with us to experience cutting-edge technology that enhances productivity, improves safety, and drives long-term savings. Let’s discuss your welding requirements, and we’ll recommend the perfect solution to elevate your operations. Get yours with Cyclotron Automation today!