FlexFast™

Fastener Welding Excellence

CenterLine's FlexFast™ Welder is capable of satisfying fastener welding applications requiring up to 8000 lbs (35.5 kN) of weld force. The FlexFast is the most adaptable and practical resistance welder available to industry today.    

With the FlexFast™, CenterLine has redefined modular welding machine designs and created a turnkey product that can be as flexible or dedicated as you need. Whether you are integrating the base model or configuring a custom welder with CenterLine's wide choice of available options, the FlexFast™ Welder is your solution to virtually any welding need.


 
 
The FlexFast is well suited to all forms of fastener welding (nut and stud). It can also easily satisfy other joining needs and be installed as either a dedicated station or as part of a fully automated production system; you decide.
Several innovative standard and optional features make the FlexFast™ the smart choice for your resistance welding needs;
these include:

• Common frame design for all FlexFast models
  A modular platform enables the FlexFast family of welders to be offered in a wide range of configurations.
  It is designed to easily accommodate nut feeding, sensing components, and other automation features to customize the welder.
• Quick change services
  The tool-less quick change enables tooling and electrode changeover in less than 5 minutes including service connections. Lightweight fixture design eliminates the need for change over lift assist (application dependent). Many platen sizes for single or multiple part needs.
• Single or dual, MFDC transformers
  To satisfy virtually any nut weld application. Simplifies upgrades and modifications that may be required for new applications or programs. 
• Component options from industry leading suppliers
  Transformers, controls, plumbing and valving brands can be supplied to match existing plant specifications.
• Fully compliant with ISO, OSHA and CSA standards
  Robust, dependable and proven design features that meet or exceed established industry standards.
• Low impact operation
  Reduces part damage/scrap, minimizes equipment and tooling wear, improves the life of weld consumables.
• Accommodates manual or robotic integration
• Incorporates CenterLine’s VeriFast™ fastener detection technology
• Robust construction and modular design enables re-tooling for new projects
• Over 1000 FlexFast welders built

	FlexFast Standard	FlexFast HD
Working Envelope	200mm x 400 mm	200 mm x 1400mm
Maximum Welding Force	3630 kgf	7260 kgf
Interchangeable Tooling Platen	Fixed or 200 mm Programmable (front-to-back)	Fixed or 200 mm Programmable (front-to-back)
Fixed Weld Actuators (Manual Position Adjustment	4 maximum	8 maximum
Programmable Weld Positioner	2 max., 300 mm travel/each (side-to-side)	4 max., 300 mm travel/each (side-to-side)
Dual Station Machine	Any combination of the FlexFast Standard and FlexFast HD

Contact us to find out more about our FlexFast™ welders.