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MODELS 9-500 AND 9-500C

MINI TUBE / FITTING WELD HEADS

Model 9-500 Model 9-500C

Shown with Tube Clamp Assembly Shown with Quick
Release Kit, TCA-2 and
Mini-Cube

• Available as air-cooled for most applications, or water-cooled versions for high duty
cycle applications.
• Extremely narrow design, 0.48" (12,2mm) wide. Allows welding of mini fittings and
other short stick-out applications.
• 9-500 and 9-500C are the same size and share the same tooling.
• Accommodates tube/fitting sizes up to 1/2" (12,7mm) O.D.
• Compatible with all AMI power supplies

AMI is an ISO 9001 Certified Company

HEADQUARTERS • Arc Machines, Inc. • 10500 Orbital Way, Pacoima, CA 91331 U.S.A. • Tel: 1-818-896-9556 • Fax: 1-818-890-3724
EUROPEAN OFFICE • Arc Machines, Inc. • Chemin du Lavasson 2, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland • Tel: +41 / 22 / 995.00.51 • Fax: +41 / 22 / 995.00.59
GERMAN OFFICE • Arc Machines GmbH • Markelsbach 2 • D-53804 Much, Germany • Tel: 02245 / 91680 • Fax: 02245 / 916868
UK OFFICE • Arc Machines UK Limited • Unit 4, Raynesway Park Drive, Derby, UK, DE21 7BH • Tel: 01332 / 574000 • Fax: 01332 / 757757
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MKT 9-500 & 9-500C WH / JUNE, 2002 / E
 MODELS 9-500 AND 9-500C

The Models 9-500 and 9-500C are precision orbital GTAW (TIG) welding heads, designed for fusion butt
welding of tubing, mini fittings, valves and other components having stick-outs as short as 0.25" (6,35mm).
The Model 9-500 is air-cooled and the Model 9-500C is air or water-cooled. These heads have a capacity
of up to 1/2" (12.7mm) O.D. The 9-500C is capable of higher duty cycle applications, and is provided with a
Quick Release Kit. The Quick Release Kit (also available for the 9-500) allows remote loading of the clamp
assemblies, providing an unobstructed, (360 degree) view of the weld joint, and facilitates the use of
multiple clamp assemblies to further increase the duty cycle.
A wide variety of tooling is available (and interchangeable) for both of these heads. All tools include a
visual sight window to verify fit-up prior to welding. Three types of clamp assemblies and two types of
cassettes address most all applications. Additional support for tubing or other components, as well as
automatic radial orientation of mini fittings is available through the use of a variety of clamp inserts, and
mini cubes, which are attached to the clamp assemblies. Consult AMI or one of our factory representatives
for tooling recommendations for your application.
These heads are plug compatible with AMI power supply Models 107, 207 and 207-HP. Adapter cables
are available for use with other AMI power supplies.

TOOLING

Modified Clamp Universal Clamp Tube Clamp

Assembly Assembly Assembly
(MCA) (UCA) (TCA)

Modified Clamp Universal Clamp Tube Clamp Assembly (TCA)

Assembly (MCA) Assembly (UCA) Used for fitting to fitting applications,
Used for mini fitting to tube Used for tube to tube or other applications, where the two
or to other components applications, or other components being joined have stick-
having a stick-out of at least components having at least outs as short as 0.25" (6,35mm).
0.385" (9,8mm). Provides 0.385" (8,8mm) stick-out. Provides automatic alignment of the
automatic alignment of the Requires a set of clamp mini fitting to the electrode. Note: Not
mini fitting to the electrode. inserts on each side. recommended for components
Requires a set of clamp having stick-outs longer than 0.385"
inserts on one side. (9,8mm).
 TOOLING

Tube Clamp and Fitting Clamp Inserts Mini Cube

(TCI, FCI) Provides automatic radial and axial positioning of
Used in conjunction with an MCA or UCA. TCI mini tee and elbows. Can also be used to support
provides additional support for welding tubing or components having a longer stick-out, such as
other components, having at least 0.385" (9,8mm) tubing or glands. Available for optional use only on
stick-out. FCI provides automatic alignment of TCA-2 or MCA-2 clamp assemblies.
ABW/ATW fittings.

TCA-2 with Mini Cube on one side and adjustable

Mini Cube on the other. Provides automatic radial
positioning of mini fittings.

Adjustable Mini Cube Tube to Tube and Tube to Fitting

Provides automatic radial positioning of mini tees (heavy duty) Cassettes
and elbows. Used in conjunction with the Mini These cassettes provide extremely rigid support
Cube or FCI for fitting to fitting applications. Allows for tube to tube or tube to mini fitting applications.
axial movement of the mini fitting to assure positive They are designed to be remotely loaded, and
contact between two fittings. Can also be used to unloaded, and are easily mounted and dismounted
support components having a longer stick-out, to and from the weld head. Typical applications
such as tubing or glands. Available for optional use include in-place welding vs. bench work, and the
only on TCA-2 or MCA-2 clamp assemblies. welding of relatively heavy components.
 ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Quick Release Kit

Quick Release Kit

(Standard equipment on the Model
9-500C, optional on the 9-500) Allows
rapid remote loading and/or unloading of
the TCA, MCA or UCA from the weld
head. This allows 360-degree visibility of
fit-up prior to assembly onto the weld
head. Facilitates the use of multiple
clamp assemblies to increase duty cycle.

Remote Alignment Fixture

The Remote Alignment Fixture allows the remote loading (into the
clamp assembly) of tubing or components that are not provided with a
locating shoulder. It is designed with a dead-stop, providing automatic
alignment of the tube or fitting to the electrode. This is especially
important when increased duty-cycles are required. While one clamp
assembly is being used on the weld
head, a second clamp assembly may be
remotely loaded using this fixture, then
swapped with the clamp already on the
weld head. The fixture may be hand-held
or mounted on a bench. The Quick
Release Kit (shown above) facilitates
rapid removal and replacement of clamp
assemblies, to and from the head.

Technical Data
Process: GTAW (TIG) Autogenous Electrode size: 0.040" (1,0mm)
Tube/Fitting Cable length: 9-500, 20 ft. (6m)
O.D. Capacity: 3/32" to 1/2" (2,3mm - 12,7mm)
9-500C, 10 ft. (3m)
Travel motor: Tachometer feedback, D.C.
Head Weight: 1.75 lbs. (800g)
Electrode RPM: 0.1 to 20.0

Specifications subject to change without notice. One Year Limited Warranty Made in the U.S.A.