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I. Before use, check the installation status to avoid abnormal equipment operation.

What needs to be confirmed before a welding boom is put into official use?

Xutai welding booms typically need to support wire feeders, welding torches, and related cables for extended periods. Therefore, the stability of the equipment installation directly impacts its subsequent use. A foundation inspection is recommended, especially after new equipment installation or after prolonged operation.

● Check the installation and fixation: Confirm that the columns, bases, wall mounts or steel beams are securely connected and that the fasteners are not loose.

● Check the boom's operating space: Confirm that there are no other equipment, workpieces, or personnel in the rotating area to avoid collisions during boom operation.

●Inspect all connecting parts: Focus on checking for any abnormalities in the main arm, rotating arm, forearm, and wire feeder bracket.

● Run without load for first use: After installation, you can test lifting, rotating and other actions to confirm that the operation is normal before welding.

The installation methods and operating procedures may differ for welding booms with different structures. In actual use, the equipment instructions and the operating requirements provided by the manufacturer should be followed.

II. How to control equipment load? These are the issues to consider when installing a wire feeder.

Properly configure the wire feeder and accessories to maintain stable operation of the welding boom.

Xutai welding booms can suspend wire feeders, welding torches, and cables in suitable positions, reducing the dragging of equipment and cables on the ground. However, in actual use, some users tend to overlook the issue of the total weight of the accessories. If this weight exceeds the design load-bearing capacity for an extended period, it may increase the burden on structural components and rotating parts.

Please note the following when using:

● Confirm wire feeder weight: Before installation, check whether the weight of the wire feeder and related accessories matches the rated load capacity of the boom.

● Avoid suspending additional heavy objects: Do not add tools, gas cylinders or other items not intended for the purpose of the crane to the boom for convenience.

● Reasonable cable layout: Welding cables, air pipes, wire feeding pipes, etc. should be laid along the designed path of the equipment to avoid tangling or concentrated stress.

●Stop the machine immediately if any abnormality is detected: If abnormal shaking, unusual noises, or uneven rotation occur, stop using the machine and inspect it.

Properly controlling the load not only affects the wire feeder arm itself, but also helps maintain the normal working condition of the welding torch wire feed, gas circuit and welding cable.

III.Pay attention to the surrounding environment during rotation and movement to reduce collisions and cable pulling.

When expanding the working range of a welding boom, sufficient safety space must also be reserved.

One of the key functions of the Xutai welding boom is to allow welders to move the welding torch and wire feeder over a wide range of motion. Some models support a significant range of horizontal rotation, so special attention must be paid to the boom's range of motion during use.

In actual operation, you can focus on the following:

● Observe the surrounding environment before rotating: Confirm that there are no personnel, workpieces or other equipment within the operating range of the boom.

● Avoid rapid forced rotation: Operate smoothly according to the equipment structure, and do not forcibly change the direction of the boom's movement by external force.

●Note the cable length: The welding torch cable and air hose should be of reasonable length to avoid tension after the boom rotates to a certain position.

● Keep the passageway clear: When welding large workpieces, the boom's running path should be planned in advance to avoid interference with the workpiece.

Especially in welding environments for large workpieces such as steel structures, ships, and machinery manufacturing, where there are usually many devices and materials in the work area, it is even more necessary to plan the working range of the crane in advance.

IV. Perform routine maintenance to keep the welding boom in a stable working condition.

Regularly inspect key components to promptly detect wear and abnormalities.

Welding boomsare industrial equipment used for extended periods, and in addition to proper operation, routine maintenance is equally important. After the equipment has been running for a period of time, the connecting parts, cables, and other vulnerable components should be inspected based on the actual frequency of use.

Customers can establish simple daily inspection habits:

● Regularly check fasteners: Check whether bolts, connectors, etc. are loose.

●Inspect rotating parts: Observe whether the rotation is smooth and whether there are any abnormal sounds or obvious resistance.

●Inspect cables and air hoses: Check for wear, damage, severe bends, etc.

● Keep equipment clean: Clean up welding slag, dust and other contaminants generated during the welding process in a timely manner to reduce the impact on equipment operation.

● Prompt handling of abnormal situations: If structural deformation, abnormal noise, or unstable operation is detected, use should be stopped and a professional should be contacted for inspection.

For businesses, welding booms are not only auxiliary welding equipment, but also crucial for improving workshop cable management and expanding the welding operation range. Choosing the appropriate welding boom model and using it according to correct installation, operation, and maintenance methods are essential to maximizing its role in welding production. Xutai Technology can provide users with corresponding welding boom configuration solutions based on different welding processes, operating ranges, and workshop environments.