Portable machining and welding systems for on-site maintenance and repair – from flange facing to line boring.
CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems
Worldwide office and warehouse locations · Over 20 rental locationsNew on Amplifa
About CLIMAX
Founded in 1966, CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems is a globally active provider of portable machining and welding solutions. The company manufactures compact, versatile machines such as flange facers, circular mills, line boring machines and bore welding systems, which are used primarily for precision on-site work on components up to several meters in diameter. The portfolio also includes custom engineering, technical training and consultation as well as a rental program with more than 20 rental locations worldwide. CLIMAX is part of the Specialized Fabrication Equipment (S.F.E.) Group, employs more than 400 staff and is supported by over 500 global partners as well as worldwide office and warehouse locations. The equipment, manufactured in the USA, meets CE requirements and is produced in an ISO 9001:2015 certified plant. Customer industries include oil and gas, mining, power generation, shipbuilding, aerospace and defense.
- Site
- Worldwide office and warehouse locations
- Processes
- Flange Facing (ID Mount Flange Facers), Flange Facing (OD Mount Flange Facer EZ FACER ODFF24), Circular Milling, Line Boring, Bore Welding (automated bore welding), Flange Milling / Beveling / Weld End-Prep, Key Milling (KM3000 Key Mill), Welding (portable welding solutions)
- Materials
- Flange Facing, Circular Milling, Line Boring, Bore Welding (BORTECH), Key Milling, Custom Engineering, Training & Consultation, Machine Rentals
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 400+
- 01
Engineering & Custom Engineering
- 02
Manufacturing (US plant, ISO 9001:2015)
- 03
Distribution via global partners
- 04
Rental program at 20+ locations
- 05
Technical Training & Consultation
- 06
24/7 customer service
Processes & Areas of Application
Flange Facing
Portable precision flange facing with ID and OD mounting for diameters from 19.1 to 4501 mm, including beveling and weld end preparation.
Circular Milling
Servo-driven circular milling for wind turbine towers and crane bases in the range 1866.9–5054.6 mm.
Line Boring
Line boring machines for bore diameters from 34.9 to 2032 mm with electric, pneumatic or hydraulic drive for confined spaces.
Bore Welding (BORTECH)
Automated bore welding systems that can be integrated with CLIMAX boring machines for welding and machining in a single setup.
Key Milling
Key Mill KM3000 for portable key milling of large components in the field.
Custom Engineering
Custom development of machine solutions for special applications.
Training & Consultation
Technical training and consultation on the use of portable machining technology.
Machine Rentals
Rental of portable machining equipment from more than 20 locations worldwide.
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flange Facing (ID Mount Flange Facers)Machining | – | Diameter 177.2 in (4501 mm) | – | – | – |
| Flange Facing (OD Mount Flange Facer EZ FACER ODFF24)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Circular MillingMachining | – | 199 inch (5054.6 mm) | – | – | – |
| Line BoringMachining | – | Bore diameter 80 inch (2032 mm) | – | – | – |
| Bore Welding (automated bore welding)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flange Milling / Beveling / Weld End-PrepMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Key Milling (KM3000 Key Mill)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (portable welding solutions)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical Training & ConsultationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Rentals (portable machining equipment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID Mount Flange Facer | CLIMAX | – | Diameter 0.75–177.2 in (19.1–4501 mm) | – | – |
| Circular Mill | CLIMAX | – | 73.5–199 inch (1866.9–5054.6 mm), servo control | – | – |
| Line Boring Machine | CLIMAX BB3100 BOREMAX | – | Bore diameter 1.375–80 inch (34.9–2032 mm) | – | – |
| Line Boring Machine | CLIMAX BB4500 | – | – | – | – |
| Line Boring Machine | CLIMAX BB5000 | – | – | – | – |
| Line Boring Machine | CLIMAX BB8100 | – | – | – | – |
| Bore Welding Machine | BORTECH | – | – | – | – |
| Manual Flange Facer | CLIMAX MFF350 | – | – | – | – |
| OD Mount Flange Facer | CLIMAX EZ FACER ODFF24 | – | – | – | – |
| OD Mount Flange Facer | CLIMAX EZ FACER ODFF12 | – | – | – | – |
| Flange Milling Machine | CLIMAX FF8200 | – | – | – | – |
| Key Mill | CLIMAX KM3000 | – | – | – | – |
| Servo Motor Conversion Kit | CLIMAX 1.5 kW / 3.1 kW | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The equipment is manufactured in the USA, meets CE requirements and is produced in an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing plant.
| Evidence | Manufacturing plant (USA) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
- 1966
Founding of CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems; since then a global provider of portable machining and welding solutions.