OWT Orbital weldingtools
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersMülheim-Kärlich, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
OWT Orbital weldingtools firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OWT Orbital weldingtools
- Legal name
- OWT GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://owt-orbital.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OWT Orbital weldingtools industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Orbital Welding Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA) (EDAOADAG), Arc Welding (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) Training (EDAOADAA)
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Where OWT Orbital weldingtools is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mülheim-Kärlich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
OWT Orbital weldingtools business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Orbital Welding Equipment Sales: Sale of orbital welding machines, controllers, power sources, weld heads, pipe processing equipment, and accessories. Products include orbital controllers, inverters, open-frame and enclosed weld heads, cooling units, pipe saws, tube squaring systems, oxygen analysers, tungsten electrodes, and consumables. One-time hardware purchase model.
- Service, Repair & Maintenance: Repair and maintenance of orbital welding equipment including machines from other manufacturers; calibration/validation of power sources; insulation testing; validation of oxygen analysers from external brands. Also includes welder qualification tests in conjunction with TÜV/SLV/HWK.
- Rental / Leasing / Hire Purchase: Rental, leasing, and hire purchase options for orbital welding equipment and accessories. Customers can access equipment without full capital purchase, with flexible terms.
- Training Courses: Application training courses covering the orbital welding process, orbital systems (power sources, controllers, weld heads, wire feed, workstations), seam preparation, shielding gases, tungsten electrodes, quality assurance, and welder qualification in conjunction with TÜV/SLV/HWK.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
OWT Orbital weldingtools product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OWT manufactures complete orbital TIG welding systems for industrial pipe and tube fabrication. The product range spans orbital welding controllers, inverter power sources (sourced from ewm AG), open-frame and enclosed weld heads, tube-to-tube-sheet welding heads, cooling units, wire feeders, turntables, pipe saws, tube squaring and bevelling machines, residual oxygen analyzers, tungsten electrode grinders, and purge gas accessories — covering the full pre-weld, welding, and post-weld quality assurance workflow. Services include equipment repair, calibration, training courses, and rental/leasing.
Product overview
OWT Orbital Welding Tools manufactures a comprehensive orbital welding system portfolio based on a modular architecture. The core system comprises S7 Orbital Controllers (Orbital S7 Touch Comfort, S7 Touch Comfort OSC, S7 Compact MV, S7 Compact MV OSC) connected to TIG inverter Power Sources (TX230XQ, TX300XQ, TX300XQ AC/DC) sourced from ewm AG. The ecosystem includes complementary modules: Cool XQ cooling units for water-cooled torches, OrbiWirefeed wire feeders with four-roller drive, and turntables (OrbiTurn 30/120/300) plus OrbiTable circular seam welding units. Weld heads come in two lines: Open-frame OHW series (10-330mm with AVC/OSC variants) and Enclosed CHW series (3-115mm, gas/water-cooled). Specialized heads include TSH tube-to-tube-sheet weld heads (TSH 16/20/120) for specific applications. Peripheral equipment covers tube preparation (OrbiPlan squaring systems, MF series milling machines, OrbiCut pipe saws 4-520mm with OrbiBeveling), tungsten electrode processing (OrbiPlus electrodes, OrbiGrinder grinders), oxygen analysis (OXY HP 2.0, Oxy Complete 4.0), and purging systems (SC Profi, WS Plus). Supporting products include clamping tools, workstations, and comprehensive services (repair, training, rental/leasing).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Orbital S7 Touch Comfort Orbital welding controller serving as the central 'brain' of orbital welding machines, featuring a Siemens operator panel for programming and controlling welding processes, automated parameter calculation from tube dimensions, unlimited programme storage and PDF weld documentation.
- Orbital S7 Touch Comfort OSC Orbital welding controller with integrated AVC and OSC control for arc voltage monitoring and torch oscillation on larger wall thicknesses and multi-pass welds.
- Orbital S7 Compact MV Compact orbital welding controller with multi-range voltage support (85–264 V), touch screen display and welding data documentation, sized for confined workspaces.
- Orbital S7 Compact MV OSC Compact orbital controller with integrated AVC and OSC control, 7-inch colour touch screen, unlimited welding program storage and PDF documentation.
- Inverter TX230XQ Orbital DC gas-cooled inverter welding machine (sourced from ewm AG in an orbital-specific edition) for TIG orbital welding applications.
- Inverter TX300XQ Orbital DC inverter TIG welding machine in an orbital-specific ewm edition with modular gas or water-cooled options and kHz pulsing up to 15 kHz.
- Inverter TX300XQ AC/DC Orbital Modular AC/DC TIG inverter welding machine for orbital welding with gas- or water-cooled configurations.
- Cool XQ 40 MV Orbital Cooling unit for water-cooled welding torches, designed for the TX 230 XQ Orbital inverter with modular multi-volt design.
- Cool XQ 41-1 Version Orbital Cooling module for water-cooled welding torches, compatible with the TX300XQ Orbital inverter.
- Cool 55 MPW55 Cooling unit for water-cooled welding torches designed for compact orbital machines, with modular tool-free assembly.
- Trolly Orbital L Stable work trolley (980×505×990 mm, 34 kg) for orbital welding system assembly.
- Trolly Orbital XL Stable extended work trolley (1480×505×990 mm, 36 kg) for orbital welding system assembly.
- Open-frame Weld Head OHW 330 Open-frame weld head for pipe diameter range 10–325 mm (up to 330 mm), made of aluminium with a new patent-pending clamping system — described as the open welding gun with the largest range of application on the market.
- Open-frame Weld Head OHW 80 (with and without AVC/OSC variants) Open-frame weld head for pipe diameter range 10–80 mm, narrow clamping system; AVC/OSC variant adds arc voltage control and torch oscillation for multi-pass medium-walled pipe welding.
- Open-frame Weld Head OHW 115 (with and without AVC/OSC variants) Open-frame weld head for pipe diameter range 10–115 mm with continuously variable grip mechanism; AVC/OSC variants enable multi-pass thick-walled pipe welding.
- Open-frame Weld Head OHW 170 (with and without AVC/OSC variants) Open-frame weld head for pipe diameter range 10–170 mm with narrow grip system and 90° tilting torch bracket option; AVC/OSC variant adds motorised AVC and torch oscillation for thick-walled pipes.
- Gas-/Water-cooled Weld Head CHW 13 G/W Compact enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–13 mm, gas or water-cooled, with quick-change system and high-purity collets for hygienic applications.
- Gas-/Water-cooled Weld Head CHW 21 G/W Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–21 mm, gas or water-cooled, narrow design for confined spaces.
- Gas-/Water-cooled Weld Head CHW 38 G/W Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–38 mm, gas or water-cooled, with quick-change system for collets.
- Gas-cooled Weld Head CHW 76 G Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–76 mm, gas-cooled with quick-change system for collets.
- Gas-cooled Weld Head CHW 115 G Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–115 mm, gas-cooled with quick-change system.
- Water-cooled Weld Head CHW 76 W Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–76 mm, water-cooled for highest duty cycle operation.
- Water-cooled Weld Head CHW 115 W Enclosed weld head for pipe diameters 3–115 mm, water-cooled with quick-change system.
- Tube-to-tube-sheet Weld Head TSH 16 Robust tube-to-tube-sheet welding head for extreme conditions, fully water-cooled, with continuously adjustable torch positioning and burner head swivelling up to 30°.
- Tube-to-tube-sheet Weld Head TSH 20 Light, handy tube-to-tube-sheet welding head with water-cooled torch and burner head swivelling up to 30°.
- Tube-to-tube-sheet Weld Head TSH 120 Light tube-to-tube-sheet head for small wall thicknesses and tube diameters without additional wire, with optional double gas chamber for titanium welding.
- OrbiTurn 30 Turntable Turntable with three-jaw chuck (Ø200 mm), torch stand included, face plate diameter 350 mm, for holding small components in orbital welding.
- OrbiTurn 120 Turntable Turntable with three-jaw chuck (Ø250 mm), max load 120 kg, for holding non-orbital components in orbital welding.
- OrbiTurn 300 Turntable Turntable with three-jaw chuck (Ø315 mm), max load 300 kg, hollow shaft enabling backing gas supply during welding.
- OrbiTable – Circular Seam Welding 120 Complete circular seam welding unit built on OrbiTurn 120 with three-jaw chuck D=250 mm, hollow shaft D=80 mm and max component weight 120 kg.
- OrbiTable – Circular Seam Welding 300 Heavy-duty circular seam welding unit built on OrbiTurn 300 with three-jaw chuck D=315 mm, max component 300 kg and tilting bracket 0–90°.
- OrbiWirefeed Wire Feeder Four-roller drive wire feeder providing precise wire guidance for use with OHW series weld heads and OrbiTurn devices.
- Cutting Saw OrbiCut130 Pipe saw for diameters 29–130 mm (extendable 4–104 mm) with concentric clamping and stainless steel jaws, cutting precision under 0.25 mm.
- Cutting Saw OrbiCut230 Pipe saw for diameters 85–230 mm (extendable 60–160 mm) with 6-jaw concentric clamping and cutting precision under 0.25 mm.
- Cutting Saw OrbiCut330 Pipe saw for diameters 160–330 mm with continuously adjustable 1300 W motor, cutting precision under 0.25 mm.
- Cutting Saw OrbiCut520 Professional pipe saw for diameters 139.7–520 mm, 195 kg, with cutting precision under 0.25 mm and the option to scale up to beveling and orbital welding machines.
- OrbiBeveling Beveling Attachment Chamfering device attachable to OrbiCut 130/230/330 for pipe edge preparation before welding, with 30° V-seam and 10° tulip seam options.
- Tube Squaring System OrbiPlan 38 Pipe end preparation device for diameters 3–38.1 mm, available in 230 V or battery versions with electronically variable speed.
- Tube Squaring System OrbiPlan 115 Pipe end preparation device for diameters 3–114.3 mm with max wall thickness 4.0 mm, available in 230 V or battery versions.
- Bevelling Machine MF3iw with Electric Motor Tube end milling machine for ID 25–114.5 mm with electric motor, produced in cooperation with DWT GmbH to extend OWT's pipe end preparation range.
- Bevelling Machine MF3i with Electric Motor Tube end milling machine for ID 40–160 mm with electric motor.
- Bevelling Machine MF4i with Electric Motor Tube end milling machine for ID 58–219.1 mm with electric motor.
- Bevelling Machine MF5i with Electric Motor Tube end milling machine for ID 100–323.9 mm with electric motor.
- Tungsten-Electrode Sharpener WIG 10/175 Precision tungsten electrode sharpener with single diamond grinding disc for electrodes 1.0–5.0 mm diameter and 10–175 mm lengths, accuracy ±0.01 mm and continuously adjustable grinding angles 0–90°.
- Tungsten Electrode Grinder OrbiGrinder 230V Professional tungsten electrode grinder with replaceable diamond grinding wheel, 230 V mains operation, for electrode diameters 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 mm.
- Tungsten Electrode Grinder OrbiGrinder with Battery Pack Portable battery-powered tungsten electrode grinder for electrode diameters 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 mm, suitable for field and mobile use.
- Oxygen Analyser Oxy HP 2.0 with Documentation Residual oxygen measuring device for TIG welding based on zirconium oxide sensor with 5–999 ppm range, temperature-controlled sensor, battery operation up to 8 hours, USB interface for parameter set storage, and capability to couple with orbital welding machines.
- Oxygen Analyser Oxy Complete 4.0 with Documentation High-resolution oxygen analyser with 1–1200 ppm measuring range, 7" multi-touch display, and the ability to measure residual oxygen during the welding process.
- Gas Cylinder SC Profi (Purge Gas Cylinder) Purge gas cylinder for tube internal diameters 13–215 mm featuring patented triple-sealing lips preventing tilt/fall in elbows, patented gas diffuser, 1.5-minute purge time at only 10% of tube-dimension gas flow, temperature resistant to 340 °C.
- WS Plus Purge Cylinder Purge cylinder for pipes 8" to 40" with 2.5-minute purge time, heat resistance to 340 °C, can be pulled through bends.
- Tungsten Electrodes OrbiPlus Tungsten electrodes for TIG welding offering improved performance, efficiency and longer service life through optimal arc quality.
- Saw Blades Saw blades in diameters of 68 mm, 80 mm and 100 mm covering wall thicknesses 1–14 mm, as consumables for OrbiCut pipe saws.
- Repair and Maintenance Service Repair and maintenance of orbital welding equipment (including machines from other manufacturers), calibration and insulation testing of power sources, and validation of oxygen analyzers from external brands; also includes welder qualification testing in conjunction with TÜV/SLV/HWK.
- Application Training Courses Application training courses covering the orbital welding process, orbital systems (power sources, controllers, weld heads, wire feed, workstations), seam preparation, shielding gases, tungsten electrodes, quality assurance, and welder qualification in conjunction with TÜV/SLV/HWK.
- Rental / Leasing / Hire Purchase Rental, leasing and hire purchase options for orbital welding equipment and accessories, allowing customers to access the equipment without full capital purchase.
Quantifiable outcome
- Orbital S7 controller achieves cutting precision under 0.25 mm for perpendicular cuts
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Companies that use OWT Orbital weldingtools
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
OWT Orbital weldingtools technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
OWT Orbital weldingtools partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ewm AGcoreewm AG — Germany's largest welding equipment manufacturer — produces the TIG inverter power sources (TX230XQ, TX300XQ, TX300XQ AC/DC) that form the heart of OWT's orbital welding systems. These inverters are purchased in an orbital-specific edition and integrated into OWT's complete orbital welding solutions. The partnership is described as a key pillar of OWT's quality and durability standards.
- Worldwide Distribution PartnerscoreOWT maintains a network of distribution partners across multiple countries worldwide. The company recruits new distribution partners via email and provides them with sales and technical support. Partners are listed by country on request. The network covers countries in Europe, America, and Asia.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OWT Orbital weldingtools competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ewm AG: Germany's largest welding equipment manufacturer and OWT's strategic power-source supplier. Competes more broadly across welding but has the technology base to enter orbital directly.
- Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer offering MIG/TIG welding systems and automated solutions. A relevant broad incumbent competing for industrial welding accounts in EMEA.
- ESAB: Global welding and cutting equipment giant with an orbital welding product line alongside its much broader portfolio. Competes with OWT where customers seek a single full-line welding vendor.
- Lincoln Electric: One of the world's largest welding equipment manufacturers with extensive global distribution. Overlaps OWT in orbital and mechanized welding solutions for industrial customers.
- Böhler Welding (voestalpine): Welding consumables and equipment arm of voestalpine, providing welding solutions across process industries. Adjacent competitor in industrial welding applications served by OWT.
- Fronius: Austrian manufacturer of welding equipment including orbital and automated welding systems. Comparable in technology quality and European mid-market industrial positioning.
Direct peers
- Magnatech: Specialist manufacturer of orbital welding systems, weld heads, and power sources. Competes head-to-head with OWT in pipe and tube orbital welding applications across process industries.
- CEA (Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Annettoni): Italian manufacturer of welding equipment including orbital welding systems. Direct peer for OWT in European mid-market industrial customers and distributors.
- Arc Machines Inc. (AMI): US-based manufacturer of orbital welding equipment and weld heads serving aerospace, semiconductor, pharma, and tube/Pipe fabrication. Closely overlaps OWT's product portfolio and end markets.
- Polysoude: French-headquartered specialist in orbital TIG welding systems, widely considered the technology leader in the category. Directly comparable as a dedicated orbital welding OEM serving pharma, food, and process industries.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about OWT Orbital weldingtools
What does OWT Orbital weldingtools do?
OWT manufactures complete orbital TIG welding systems for industrial pipe and tube fabrication. The product range spans orbital welding controllers, inverter power sources (sourced from ewm AG), open-frame and enclosed weld heads, tube-to-tube-sheet welding heads, cooling units, wire feeders, turntables, pipe saws, tube squaring and bevelling machines, residual oxygen analyzers, tungsten electrode grinders, and purge gas accessories — covering the full pre-weld, welding, and post-weld quality assurance workflow. Services include equipment repair, calibration, training courses, and rental/leasing.
Is OWT Orbital weldingtools a public or private company?
OWT Orbital weldingtools is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OWT Orbital weldingtools founded?
OWT Orbital weldingtools was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is OWT Orbital weldingtools based?
OWT Orbital weldingtools is headquartered in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does OWT Orbital weldingtools make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Orbital Welding Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service, Repair & Maintenance, rental / Leasing / Hire Purchase and training Courses.
Who are OWT Orbital weldingtools's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ewm AG, Kemppi, ESAB, Lincoln Electric, Böhler Welding (voestalpine) and Fronius. Direct peers are Magnatech, CEA (Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Annettoni), Arc Machines Inc. (AMI) and Polysoude.
Does OWT Orbital weldingtools have an API?
No public API is recorded for OWT Orbital weldingtools.
What industry is OWT Orbital weldingtools in?
OWT Orbital weldingtools's product category is Orbital Welding Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing), with a secondary code of EDAOADAG, Welding Codes, Safety & Compliance Training (AWS/ASME/OSHA). Its NAICS code is 333514 and its SIC code is 3540.