Technical Data of the Type AS Series
| Type | AS0 015 | AS0 025 | AS0 040 | AS0 050 | AS0 100 | AS0 160 | AS0 220 | AS0 320 | AS0 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upsetting Force, max. [kN] | 15 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 100 | 160 | 220 | 320 | 500 |
| (Ph) Transformer [kVA] | 70 | 70 | 120 | 120 / (200) | 200 / (400) | 500 | 800 | 800 | 1200 |
| (Q) Unalloyed Steel [mm²] | 50 - 400 | 150 - 800 | 200 - 1300 | 250 - 1600 | 400 - 2500 | 600 - 4000 | 800 - 5000 | 1000 - 6000 | 1500 - 10000 |
| (Q) Alloy Steel (Reinforcing Steel) [mm²] | up to 250 | up to 400 | up to 650 | up to 800 | up to 1600 | up to 2600 | up to 3500 | up to 5000 | up to 8000 |
| (Q) Stainless Steel [mm²] | up to 120 | up to 250 | up to 330 | up to 400 | up to 800 | up to 1300 | up to 1800 | up to 2600 | up to 4000 |
| (Q) Aluminium [mm²] | 15 - 80 | 40 - 120 | 50 - 200 | 50 - 250 | 100 - 500 | 200 - 800 | 300 - 1100 | 400 - 1600 | 500 - 2500 |
| Basic Machine Weight (approx.) [kg] | 1200 | 1700 | 2500 | 3000 | 5000 | 7000 | 11000 | 14000 | 25000 |
Industrial Butt Welding Technology with the Type AS Flash Butt Welding Machine for Wire and Ring Products
The Type AS flash butt welding machine supports the flexible production and combination of various semi-finished and profile products. We configure the welding system for the specific application, creating a robust solution for industrial manufacturing processes.
The systems are suitable for semi-automated or fully automated solutions with modern control technology. Analysis, Industry 4.0, and recording functions support transparent process management in daily operation.
iDEAL-Werk develops robust welding systems for continuous industrial use. Many machines achieve service lives of 30 to 40 years, representing durable technology Made in Germany.
Product Advantages of the Type AS Series
The Type AS flash butt welding machine supports industrial manufacturing processes in which dimensional accuracy, automation, and economical welded joints are essential. With flash and pressure welding, the weld achieves strength values in the range of the base material. This produces durable joints designed for service life, dimensional accuracy, and reliable industrial processing.
- Steel-to-stainless-steel joints, also referred to as black-to-white joints, are possible.
- Semi-automated and fully automated processes with robot, handling, or pick-up systems.
- Integration of the production line, welding operation, and deburring into the manufacturing process.
- Simple, operator-friendly operation of the machine and controls.
- Highly economical welded joints because no shielding gases or filler materials are required.
- Reliable, dimensionally accurate welded joints in 24/7 operation.
- Tested and approved welding process for industrial applications.
Applications, Industries, and Materials for the Type AS Flash Butt Welding Machine
The Type AS flash butt welding machine is suitable for industrial welding tasks involving different components, industries, and materials. It processes wire, rings, rims, starter ring gears, slewing rings, chain links, square and round tubes, profiles, and flat materials.
Typical Applications and Industries:
- Automotive
- Supplier Industry
- Shipbuilding
- Defense
- Heavy Industry
- Mining
- Construction Industry
- Energy Sector
- Tube and Pipe Industry
Material Versatility of the Type AS Flash Butt Welding Machine
The Type AS flash butt and resistance butt welding machine processes various metallic materials, supporting flexible welding tasks in industrial manufacturing processes.
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass


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More InformationType AS Flash Butt Welding Machine at a Glance
The Type AS flash butt welding machine is designed for industrial welding tasks involving wire, rings, chains, tubes, profiles, and flat materials. As a butt welding system, it uses flash butt welding to create dimensionally accurate joints and can be configured as a custom welding solution for the specific application.
Depending on the application, the AS Series can be integrated into production lines as a semi-automated or fully automated system. Robot, handling, and pick-up systems support material flow from feeding through the welding operation to deburring.
Its robust machine design and modern control technology make the Type AS flash butt welding machine suitable for continuous industrial use. Many machines achieve service lives of 30 to 40 years, representing durable technology Made in Germany.

The core capability of the Type AS flash butt welding machine is the process-reliable joining of different cross sections and component geometries. These include chain links from Ø 10.0 to 115 mm, steel and reinforcing-steel wire from Ø 10.0 to 30.0 mm, round stock from Ø 8.0 to 80.0 mm, and round tubes with diameters from Ø 20.0 to 60.0 mm. Reinforcing-steel wire applications include structural steel, reinforcing steel, Tor steel, and ribbed steel.
The Type AS flash butt welding machine can also process oval tubes from 40 × 20 × 1.5 mm to 50 × 25 × 2.0 mm, flat material with thickness/width dimensions from 1.5 × 120 mm to 60 × 100 mm, and steel coils. Strip dimensions range from 57.2 × 1.14 mm to 124.5 × 1.4 mm and from 200.3 × 3.4 mm to 407.2 × 5.1 mm. The combined cross-sectional area based on width and thickness ranges from 65 to 2,077 mm².
