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Anyone who’s done welding work knows the challenge: holding large or oddly shaped pieces steady in the right position is no easy feat. That’s where welding positioners come in. These tools securely hold and rotate parts so you can weld comfortably and accurately. Whether for manual or automated welding, they’re a game-changer for any workshop.
We have seen workshops where, before using welding positioners, operators would spend nearly an hour just setting up a heavy steel frame. After installing one, that same setup took barely ten minutes—now the operator stays seated, the torch steady, the piece tilted exactly where it needs to be.
At customer facility making industrial tanks, the introduction of positioners eliminated most manual repositioning. Before, two welders had to stop frequently to move the part by hand; now, one worker can rotate it 180° with a foot pedal and keep welding. The result? Welding time reduced by roughly 30%, and more projects completed each week.
When automation is added, the effect is even greater. An another customer producing excavator parts, the system rotates and tilts the component automatically while the welding robot continues working. For serial production, the efficiency gain translates into a very quick return on investment.
A structural pipe welded without a positioner might look fine—until quality control finds inconsistencies. Even a slight misalignment can ruin penetration. In one automated welding line in northern Italy, switching to positioners virtually eliminated alignment defects. The company reported 20% less scrap and a notable drop in rework time.
With the part perfectly oriented, operators can work in better conditions, producing cleaner, more consistent welds. That means fewer wasted materials and lower production costs.
Manually turning a 500 kg beam is not only exhausting—it’s dangerous. Before adopting welding positioners, two workers at a customer plant had accidents while trying to rotate large components. Since adding a Sideros positioning system, the parts are handled smoothly and safely with no manual strain.
This reduces physical stress and minimizes the risk of injuries. The result is a safer, more ergonomic workspace, where people actually feel better—and work better.
Choosing Sideros means working with a company that truly understands what welders face every day. We don’t just sell machines—we help integrate them into your process. Our catalog includes models for everything from small artisan workshops to heavy industrial plants handling multi-ton structures.
Every positioner is selected under strict quality and reliability standards to guarantee long-lasting performance. Our technical team can assess your production setup and recommend the solution that fits best.
If you’re looking to reduce welding time, defects, and safety risks in your workshop, get in touch with us. We’ll show you how a Sideros welding positioner can make your welding faster, more precise, and safer.
ROTOLIFT is a 3 axis welding positioner and manipulator, specifically designed to improve safety and ergonomics during welding and assembly processes. Thanks to its unique features, Rotolift considerably reduces the handling of workpieces and therefore the use of traditional lifting equipment.
Syncrolift is a Head & Tailstock Positioner and Rotator, specifically designed to improve safety and ergonomics during welding and assembly processes. Thanks to its unique features, Syncrolift considerably reduces the handling of long workpieces and therefore the use of traditional lifting equipment.
The Cradle Type SYNCROLIFT Positioner (2 fixed columns and a turning cradle) is equipped with a main cradle and a motorized rotary plate on which is loaded the piece. Even in this case, the positioner performs 4 main movements: upward/downward movement, turning over and rotation by 360°.