Ground Blocks
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Ground Blocks

FOR ALL MIG & ARC WELDING APPLICATIONS IN FIXTURES, TRUNNIONS, AND DIAL TABLES. INSULATED GROUND BLOCK CYLINDERS ARE IDEAL FOR SINGLE-POINT WELDING.

  • GB Series Ground Blocks produce a consistent pressurized ground even after significant electrode wear. Increases weld consistency. Eliminates commutator grounds on trunnions.
  • Retractable ground blocks allow easy part removal or transfer. Cylinder rod is electrically insulated from body. Solid state tie rod mounted switches available. Standard copper shunt adaptor allows easy shunt connection.
  • Cost savings over machined backups/ground blocks

 

Ground Blocks:
GB3 Ground Block Retract Cylinder
GB2 Ground Block Retract Cylinder
S02645 Pivoting GB2 Ground Retract Cylinder
S01353 Spring Ground Retract
GBP, GBS, GBM Pass Thru Ground Blocks


GB3 Ground Block Retract Cylinder

Ideal for turntables, trunnions, framing and cradle lines, seating applications

GB3 is pneumatically actuated, available in four retract stroke lengths to allow easy part removal or transfer. Part contact pressure can be adjusted with an inline regulator. Ideal for single-point welding and dial tables. Commutator grounds are eliminated on trunnions. Lube-free design, double seals, and chrome-plated shafts. Optional Class 2 copper adapter with a variety of swivel tips.

Strokes: 25, 32, 50, 75, 100mm
Cylinder: 70mm bore, optional switch

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GB2 Ground Block Retract Cylinder

GB2 produces contact forces as low as 45 lbf. Ideal for thin materials or space constrained areas

GB2 offers the same great features as GB3, in a smaller unit. Lube-free design, double seals, and chrome-plated shafts. Optional inline regular for cylinders with NPT ports (only).

Strokes: 25, 50mm
Cylinder: 50mm bore, optional switch

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Pivoting GB2 Ground Block Retract Cylinder

37-degree swivel with 6-degree overtravel position accommodates nose wear

S02645 is a modified GB2 with a pivoting adapter arm. Lube-free design, double seals, and chrome-plated shafts. Optional inline regular for cylinders with NPT ports (only).

Stroke: 25mm
Cylinder: 50mm bore, optional switch

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Spring Extend Ground Block S01353

Uses part weight or robot pounce to compress spring

S01353 is ideal for end effectors - no actuator required, mounts directly to tooling. Nose is out in normal position, swivel head adapter assures positive contact. Base is electrically insulated from shunt mount. Full length lube-free bearing, double seals, and chrome plated slide shaft.

Stroke: 15mm
Compression spring: 15 lbf extend/46 lbf retract

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Pass Thru Ground Blocks

Pass thru ground blocks

Fully insulated, compact units that move the grounding cable away from the contact face.

GBP pneumatic and GBS, GBM spring actuated versions provide consistent pressure for weld consistency. Choice of Class 2 copper swivel head adapter assures positive contact. Base is electrically insulated from shunt mount. NAAMS standard mounting with lube free bearing and double seal.