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North Bethesda, Md. – ESAB will feature its Tracfinder Rail and Tracfinder Wheel series of battery-powered welding tractors in booth #S29025 at FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas. Tracfinder Wheel, the most versatile autonomous welding tractor on the market, features a magnetic base with 62 lbs. (28 kg) of magnetic force that enables it to operate in all welding positions at speeds up to 79 in./min (200 cm/min), including vertical up and down, overhead and on inside and outside diameters. New tracking software adjusts the Tracfinder Wheel’s trajectory based on torch position, eliminating the need for rails and minimizing setup time. Dual motorization (independent left/right control) and 4-wheel drive ensure optimal traction and stability in all welding positions. The optional remote control lets users adjust direction while the tractor is moving, much like a remote controlled car.
Tracfinder Rail is designed for welding in all positions using high-stability rails and a rack-and-pinion transmission to prevent slippage at speeds up to 71 in./min (180 cm/min). Its unique joint-teaching software enables users to create a weld path with up to 50 points.
Designed for maximum flexibility, Tracfinder tractors feature a common operator interface that is available with Standard, Advanced and Advanced+ control packages. The two Advanced packages feature a remote control interface for operations up to 66 ft. (20 m) away, as well as advanced software. The Advanced+ package also features a communication module for two-way communication with the Aristo® Edge 500R power source and RobustFeed Edge wire feeder; otherwise, Tracfinder works with any brand of welding power source.
The Tracfinder advanced controllers enable users to save up to 30 jobs, storing programs for tractor parameters that include weld speed and length, delays, repetitions, stitch welding, back-step welding, three standard weaving patterns, the ability to customize the weave dwell time, width and speed, and a special multi-axis weaving function that combines horizontal and vertical weaving. Because all systems feature a common central control base and components, users can start out with the Standard control and upgrade to an Advanced or Advanced+ control.
By making continuous welds, Tracfinder tractors reduce rework associated with start/stop defects. In applications where end-users expect uniform weld bead profile and penetration, mechanized tractors deliver consistency without the cost or complexity of automation. They also reduce operator stress by reducing fume and UV radiation exposure, as well as reduce welding in uncomfortable positions.
Applications include those associated with shipbuilding, offshore yards, structural steel, tank and vessel, pipeline, wind tower, repair and maintenance (especially hardfacing) and high-volume fabrication. Operating time for the carriage battery is between 10 to 20 hours, enabling the tractor to run for an entire shift before swapping out the battery, which is a standard Li-ion 18V power tool battery.
Contact your ESAB representative or visit ESAB’s website to learn more about ESAB’s full portfolio of automated and mechanized solutions.
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