Port-a-lift Elevating Headstocks
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PAL Series
Powered elevating headstock and tailstock provides maximum efficiency/throughput and minimises safety concerns when lifting and rotating heavy work pieces.
The head and tailstock are elevated by means of a hardened stainless-steel screw with low friction re-circulating ball screw and nut, electrically synchronised between the headstock and tailstock.
PORT-A-LIFT MODEL CAPACITIES
6000lb | 10,000lb | 15,000lb | 25,000lb
Capacity is each per headstock.
If used in conjunction with a tailstock, the capacity is doubled.
Specialised designs can be built to suit larger or unique components.
Maximise flexibility, safety and productivity
Whether welding manually or by automation.
PAL specification
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| Model | PAL6 | PAL10 | PAL15 | PAL25 |
| Capacity | 6,000lb (2,722kg) C of G at 6in (152mm) Eccentricity at 6in (152mm) | 10,000lb (4,536kg) C of G at 6in (152mm) Eccentricity at 6in (152mm) | 15,000lb (6,804kg) C of G at 6in (152mm) Eccentricity at 6in (152mm) | 25,000lb (11,340kg) C of G at 6in (152mm) Eccentricity at 6in (152mm) |
| Rotation Speed | 0.07rpm – 1.4rpm | 0.07rpm – 1.4rpm | 0.07rpm – 1rpm | 0.07rpm – 1rpm |
| Rotation Motors | 1.5hp (1.1kW) | 1.5hp (1.1kW) | 2hp (1.5kW) | 3hp (2.2kW) |
| Table Diameter | 28in (710mm) | 28in (710mm) | 36.2in (920mm) | 48in (1220mm) |
| Degree of Table Rotation | 360 degrees | 360 degrees | 360 degrees | 360 degrees |
| Elevation Travel | 68.5in (1740mm) | 68.5in (1740mm) | 68.5in (1740mm) | 68.5in (1740mm) |
| Elevation Motor | 2hp (1.5kW) | 2hp (1.5kW) | 3hp (2.2kW) | 3hp (2.2kW) |
| Primary Input Power | 380 to 480V, 3 Phase, 50/60Hz (optional 600V, 3 Phase, 60Hz available) | 380 to 480V, 3 Phase, 50/60Hz (optional 600V, 3 Phase, 60Hz available) | 380 to 480V, 3 Phase, 50/60Hz (optional 600V, 3 Phase, 60Hz available) | 380 to 480V, 3 Phase, 50/60Hz (optional 600V, 3 Phase, 60Hz available) |
| Input Current at Rated Load | 12 amps | 16 amps | 16 amps | 32 amps |
| Ground Capacity | 600 amps | 600 amps | 600 amps | 600 amps |
| Control Capability Option | Push button pendant, 33ft (10m) control cable. Optional: graphic interface via 32″ monitor | Push button pendant, 33ft (10m) control cable. Optional: graphic interface via 32″ monitor | Push button pendant, 33ft (10m) control cable. Optional: graphic interface via 32″ monitor | Push button pendant, 33ft (10m) control cable. Optional: graphic interface via 32″ monitor |
| Pendant Control Functions | Table forward/stop/reverse | Variable speed Elevate up/elevate down | Emergency Stop | Table forward/stop/reverse | Variable speed Elevate up/elevate down | Emergency Stop | Table forward/stop/reverse | Variable speed Elevate up/elevate down | Emergency Stop | Table forward/stop/reverse | Variable speed Elevate up/elevate down | Emergency Stop |
| Height | 107in (2715mm) | 107in (2715mm) | 107in (2715mm) | 107in (2715mm) |
| Width | 48in (1225mm) | 48in (1225mm) | 65in (1651mm) | 65in (1651mm) |
| Weight | 4,000lb (1800kg) | 4,409lb (2000kg) | 5,511lb (2500kg) | 6,614lb (2500kg) |
| Inside Track Width (Tailstock) | 40in (1016mm) | 40in (1016mm) | 55in (1397mm) | 55in (1397mm) |
Port-a-Lift options & features
X3 gripper chuck
Elbow jigs
We design, manufacture and supply a range of elbow jigs that can handle pipe diameters upto 50″. Ideal for welding elbow joints and alternating direction tasks.
Lift and move with ease
For lifting and moving your PAL easily and safely, we offer the option of a pallet jack style feature for your Port-a-Lift.
Face plate options
We offer the option of face plates with plain or t-slots.
Stationery or floor rail
Floor rail integrated systems are an ideal solution for welding, fabrication and assembly projects of varying vessel lengths.
Integrate and optimise
Pair your Port-a-Lift headstock with other equipment, and optimise your productivity, increase safety and improve ergonomics.
Man-O-Matic
Optional software for our headstock & tailstocks, and positioning equipment portfolio.
Man-O-Matic controller enables a sequence of pre-determined positions to be set. The operator selects the sequence for the component being welded and by initiating a forward or reverse button, foot switch or interfaced equipment such as a trigger pull from a semi-automatic wire feeder the weldment is then moved to the next pre-programed position.
Other headstock options
Check out our HSC fixed height, HSVP fixed height, EST elevating and hollow bore headstock range.
HSC series
Our fixed height HSC headstock models are ideal for use in pipe shops.
HSVP series
Our fixed height HSVP headstock models, like the HSC are ideal for use in pipe shops
EST series
Variable height, synchronised headstock and tailstock systems up to 55,000lb.
HBHS series
Hollow bore fixed height headstocks with a heavy duty 3 jaw self-centering clamp.
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