--- title: "News: Automated Pipe Spooling" description: This automated pipe spooling system by IRCO Automation delivers a power elevating weld system designed to manipulate pipe of various sizes.Learn more here! image: https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/automated%20pipe%20spooling.png --- [![IRCO Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IRCOAutomation_September2018/Images/irco_logo_Black.png?width=167&height=66&name=irco_logo_Black.png "IRCO Automation")](https://ircoautomation.com/) - [Welding Automation](https://ircoautomation.com/welding-systems/) - [Positioning Equipment](https://ircoautomation.com/positioning-equipment/) - [Welding Positioners](https://ircoautomation.com/welding-positioners/) - [Column and Boom](https://ircoautomation.com/column-and-boom/) - [Turning Rolls](https://ircoautomation.com/turning-rolls/) - [Head and Tail Stocks](https://ircoautomation.com/head-and-tail-stocks/) - [Pipe Stands](https://ircoautomation.com/pipe-stands/) - [3 Jaw Chucks](https://ircoautomation.com/3-jaw-chucks/) - [Slides](https://ircoautomation.com/slides/) - [Inventory](https://ircoautomation.com/inventory/) - [About](https://ircoautomation.com/irco-automation/) - [Career Opportunities](https://ircoautomation.com/careers/) - [Service and Support](https://ircoautomation.com/service/) - [Contact](https://ircoautomation.com/contact-us-irco/) - [News](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news) ![IRCO Auotmation - What's New](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/Main%20Header%20(25).png "IRCO Auotmation - What's New") # News: Automated Pipe Spooling Posted by [Guest Writer](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/author/guest-writer) on May 11, 2016 10:59:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Automated Pipe Spooling** IRCO Automation delivered a **power elevating weld system** designed to manipulate pipe up to 48” in diameter. The system includes two power elevating [Pipe Rotators](https://ircoautomation.com/pipe-rotators/) (headstock positioners) and four x 10,000 lb power elevating Support Idlers.   ![Pipe Spooling](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IRCO-NEWS-IMAGE-Pipe-Spooling.png) ### **Pipe Spooling Customer Requirements** The Pipe Spooling customer was looking to speed up their production process and IRCO engineers were tasked to improve the throughput, ease of use and ergonomics of their welding process. In addition, the client requested the system to be future-proofed and allow for integration of a fully automated weld procedure at a later date. ### **Power Elevating Head Stocks & Pipe Stands** The system simultaneously builds two separate pipe spools and then joins them when completed, without having to employ a crane.  Two custom [IRCO Column & Boom Manipulators](https://ircoautomation.com/weld-manipulators/) (not shown) traverse the cell and weld the pipe using Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). Because the customer is located on the Gulf Coast, IRCO used a special marine grade paint, and specially coated guidance rails to help prevent corrosion. ### **Integrated PLC Controls** A robust Allan Bradley PLC controls all functions of the work cell.  Pipe diameter, rotational/welding speed and ergonomic working height are all pre-programmed to move in a coordinated, controlled sequence. A large digital display, located on the wall, shows real-time information so managers can quickly verify the correct weld procedure is being used. ### **Features and Benefits: Power Elevating Pipe Spooling System** - Four 10,000 lb power elevating pipe idler supports, and two power elevating [Pipe Rotator Headstocks](https://ircoautomation.com/pipe-rotators/) - The enhanced rotational torque and speed of the Pipe Rotators allow the system to support a variety of welding operations and pipe diameters - The tall centerline enables the large swing radius needed to clear pipe elbows and other attachments - Marine grade protective coatings protect the machinery in the ocean side environment - Automated setting of height and speed allows for a repeatable, efficient, and ergonomic work environment - A fully integrated and upgradable PLC controls system allow for future upgrades to an automated procedure ![10,000 lb Power Elevating Support Idlers](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6808.jpg?width=600&name=IMG_6808.jpg) 10,000 lb Power Elevating Support Idlers ![Headstock Positioners](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6794.jpg?width=600&name=IMG_6794.jpg) Headstock Positioners **For more information please contact:** www.ircoautomation.com **| info@ircoautomation.com  ** 800.742.1175   Topics: [Welding Automation](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding-automation), [Weld Positioning Equipment](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/weld-positioning-equipment) [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4544323/cfc581ee-e2a6-402a-a875-a2267d483c7d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4544323/cfc581ee-e2a6-402a-a875-a2267d483c7d) ![Copy of Copy of Add a heading](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Add%20a%20heading.png "Copy of Copy of Add a heading") ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Welding Automation (32)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding-automation) - [Weld Positioning Equipment (17)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/weld-positioning-equipment) - [Robotic Welding (16)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/robotic-welding) - [Automated Welding System Features (13)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/automated-welding-system-features) - [IRCO Automation (13)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/irco-automation) - [Welding (11)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding) - [Production Monitoring (6)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/production-monitoring) - [IRCOpulse (5)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/ircopulse) - [Automated Reaming Station (2)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/automated-reaming-station) - [Service and Support (2)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/service-and-support) - [Welding Positioner (2)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/welding-positioner) - [Weld Camera (1)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/weld-camera) - [aerospace (1)](https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/tag/aerospace) See all [![vast.png](https://news.ircoautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/irco_logo-1.png?width=100&height=40&name=irco_logo-1.png "vast.png")](http://ircoautomation.com) [IRCO Automation](https://www.ircoautomation.com/) 5150 Mainway, Unit 2 Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z1 Canada   Toll Free:[ 1-800-742-1175](tel:18007421175) General:[ (905) 336-2862](tel:9053362862) Service: [ (905) 317-1760](tel:9053362862) Email:[ info@ircoautomation.com](mailto:info@ircoautomation.com) - [Home](https://www.ircoautomation.com/) - [Welding Automation](https://ircoautomation.com/welding-systems/) - [Positioning Equipment](https://ircoautomation.com/positioning-equipment/) - [About](https://ircoautomation.com/irco-automation/) - [Service and Support](https://ircoautomation.com/service/) - [Contact Us](https://ircoautomation.com/contact-us-irco/) - [Privacy Policy](https://ircoautomation.com/privacy-policy/) - [Careers](https://ircoautomation.com/careers/) - [News](https://ircoautomation.com/news-all-posts/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Guest Writer", "url" : "https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/author/guest-writer" }, "dateModified" : "2021-11-12T00:30:41.424Z", "datePublished" : "2016-05-11T14:59:00.000Z", "headline" : "News: Automated Pipe Spooling", "image" : [ "https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/automated%20pipe%20spooling.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://news.ircoautomation.com/news/automated-pipe-spooling-news", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://news.ircoautomation.com/hubfs/irco_logo-1.png" }, "name" : "IRCO Automation Inc." } } ```