ProStarâ„¢ Column & Boom Manipulators

Available Options

  • Control platform (joystick or fully integrated touchscreen options)
  • SAW or GMAW welding systems (single, twin, or tandem wire)
  • Cold wire TIG systems
  • Powered cross slides (1 or 2 axis)
  • Weld camera systems (saw or open arc)
  • Seam tracking (vision/laser or tactile/mechanical)
  • Travel car (powered or manual)
  • Pre-heating system (rolling induction heater)
  • Flux recovery and delivery systems
  • Dual saw or MIG/SAW set-ups

Typical Max Deposition Rate* 


Single Weld HeadDual Weld Head
Single WireUp to 25 lbs./hrUp to 50 lbs./hr
Tandem WireUp to 40 lbs./hrUp to 80 lbs./hr

*Using 1,000 amp sub-arc power source 

Praxair ProStar Column & Boom Manipulators

High Productivity Vibrationless Boom Welding Deposition Rates Up To 80 pounds/hour!

Standard Configuration 

Specifications 

PRSMNC4100

4 ft. x 4 ft. 

PRSMNP600

4 ft. x 5 ft. 

 PRSMN6100

6 ft. x 6 ft. 

PRSMN9400

9 ft. x 9 ft.

 PRSMN12200

12 ft. x 12 ft.

PRSMN16100

16 ft. x 16 ft.

Load Capacity (at boom end)250 lbs. 250 lbs. 500 lbs. 500 lbs. 500 lbs. 250 lbs. 
Boom Stroke 48 in. 42 in. 72 in. 108 in. 144 in. 192 in.
Column Stroke 48 in. 58 in. 72 in. 108 in. 144 in. 192 in.
Boom, Mast, Traverse & Travel Car Speed5 - 120 in/min. 5 - 120 in/min.5 - 120 in/min.5 - 120 in/min.5 - 120 in/min.5 - 120 in/min.
Power Requirements 110 V, 1-ph*480 V, 3-ph*480 V, 3-ph*480 V, 3-ph*480 V, 3-ph*480 V, 3-ph*
Shipping Weight 1,900 lbs. 4,400 lbs. 7,500 lbs.8,500 lbs. 9,000 lbs. 9,500 lbs.

*208 - 600 V, 50 or 60 Hz input power options available. Equipment mass not including attachements. Specifications subject to change without notice.