Rotary chassis systems are equipment used to prevent a common issue in the welded manufacturing of cylindrical materials: the twisting and breaking of welding ground cables. These systems typically consist of a main body connected to the workpiece, featuring rotating components to which the welding ground cables are attached. To prevent arcing within the system during rotation, they must be reinforced with a special conductive lubricant.
In submerged arc welding (SAW) of tanks, thick cables—usually 95 or 120 mm²—are used as grounding lines. As the tank rotates, these cables twist and eventually break. In SAW operations performed at high amperages, such damaged or broken cables can overheat and burn out, or cause the welding system to fail due to excessive heat, leading to serious production downtime.
In factory-based prefabricated pipe manufacturing, rotary chassis clamps offer easy connectivity and high conductivity, making them especially suitable for TIG, stick, and submerged arc welding processes. These systems help ensure high weld quality while preventing the ground cables from twisting and snapping.