KEY PLANT AUTOMATION LTD

Our heavy duty, built to last conventional welding rotators are designed and manufactured to tolerate the hardest, hard-wearing and unrelenting workload environments. The powered drive units are controlled by a five-function pendant with a variable speed potentiometer, giving the operator full control of the rotating workpiece. Available to buy and hire Comprehensive stocks Up to 500 tonne capacities Worldwide delivery

2 and 3 axis tilt turn welding positioners for lifting, tilting and rotating the workpiece. The perfect automated solution for lifting, tilting and rotating workpieces of various capacities, shapes and sizes 360 degrees. Key Plant welding positioners are designed to significantly improve the productiveness of your welding and fabrication process. They increase quality and consistency of the weld, both by hand and automation. Their easy to use operation and accessibility with integrated equipment; also significantly enhances operator ergonomics. Available to buy and hire Comprehensive stocks Extensive capacity options Worldwide delivery

Ideal for lifting and rotating work pieces of various capacities and sizes, Key Plant headstocks are designed to maximise flexibility, safety and productivity. Headstock and tailstock positioners are primarily used for long rectangular workpieces that require support from both ends. For smaller weldments, such as pipe elbows, a fixed height HSC or HSVP headstock is a popular option within pipeshops. Whether welding manually or by automation, Key Plant headstocks help improve the quality and consistency of the weld, reducing future rework projects. Available to buy and hire Comprehensive stocks Extensive capacity options Worldwide delivery

Enhance your automated welding processes for inner, outer, circumferential and longitudinal welding applications with Key Plant column and boom welding manipulators. Key Plant column and boom manipulators are developed to upgrade your fabrication throughput, and augment the quality of your weld production. We supply machines for a range of manufacturing environments; from pipe fabrication shops to tanker assembly lines, Key Plant provide the best solution to suit your project requirements. Key Plant have built a portfolio of global leading column and boom welding manipulators, available to buy, rent or lease. Our range consists of Mobile Pipe, Standard, Extra-Heavy and Telescopic models. But if your project demands are non-typical, our in-house capabilities and next-level engineering expertise enable us to develop special purpose machines for those more ‘complexed’ project needs.

inear precision growing line systems for use in the production of wind towers, monopiles, pipes and more. Since 2002, we have designed, manufactured and supplied Fit Up and Growing Line Systems that optimise the production of onshore and offshore monopiles, towers, pipes, tanks and more. Key Plant growing line and automated can joining systems enable individual motorised adjustment of each axis under load, the work piece sections can be manipulated left, right, up, down (X, Y, Z axis) to join the cans together. We manufacture linear precision systems with ball screw operation for smooth precision control and hydraulic options for thin wall material. Key Plant growing line and ACJS systems reduce time & cost, increase customer productivity and gives a consistence to the fitting up and joining of cans.

Comprehensive stocks of pipe stands and jacks to suit every pipe welding application.

High performance plug and weld robotic welding cells. Cost effective, production boosting and floor saving, the pay by the hour robotic welding cells are delivered ready to weld, simply plug and go – it’s as easy as that! All cells are two station, Loading whilst welding, and are protected by a light barrier and safety fence. Hassle free delivery – straight to your facility and workshops. With their one lift, easy to transport modular design, the robotic welding cells are delivered direct, hassle free to your facility. Pay by the hour rental Ready to use, plug and weld Cloos welding technology One lift, easy to transport Save production floor area

The ultimate cobot welding system available to buy and hire. ‘Ready to weld’ complete package The cobot welder includes all components being necessary for automated welding – perfectly matched to each other and easy to mount. The compact ” Ready to weld” cobot package is delivered completely ready for operation which ensures a problem-free integration into existing production processes. Exact, intuitive and safe A torque sensor in each axis allows the Cobotto be programmed and moved precisely. The intuitive operation significantly increases work efficiency. The user can make individual adjustments on the user-friendly touch control panel with macros specially developed for welding. In addition, the Freedrive option with foot switch and the intelligent safety concept guarantee sensitive and safe control of the cobot welder. Another special feature is the simple restart after an emergency stop as no extensive unlocking or free movement of the robot is necessary.

Your #1 source for welding automation and positioning equipment hire. We will not be beaten on price. Key Plant will undercut any genuine quote. We have comprehensive stocks of high quality and reliable weld automation, handling and positioning rental equipment. From welding rotators, tank turning rolls and welding manipulators to pay by the hour, plug and weld robotic welding cells – find your ideal rental solution today. A major advantage we have over our competitors is that, as the manufacturer we have the ability to keep an extensive level of available ‘rent-ready’ stock. A rental department built over 65 years. Short or Long Term Project? Perhaps you have equipment that requires maintenance or a refurbishment, but cannot afford production downtime? We offer affordable rental solutions to help you keep your production at an optimum level. Rental also enables you to evaluate your needs before purchasing.