Pipe spool fabrication
KRANENDONK have revolutionized the production process of complex pipe spools using our unique and patented ZEROGAP technology resulting in significant reduction of overall production times and manual labor with obtaining higher accuracy, quality and repeatability. From preparation to welding, our solutions streamline every step in spool fabrication—enabling smarter, safer production.
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KRANENDONK have revolutionized the production process of complex pipe spools using our unique and patented ZEROGAP technology resulting in significant reduction of overall production times and manual labor with obtaining higher accuracy, quality and repeatability. From preparation to welding, our solution streamline every step in spool fabrication—enabling smarter, safer production.
Manual processes hold back your pipe shop
Cutting, beveling and welding in pipe spool and skid fabrication still rely on manual work for fit-up, alignment, and measuring. These steps are time-consuming, sensitive to errors, and hard to scale, especially under pressure for fast delivery and consistent quality.
It’s time to replace that bottleneck with automated solutions tailored to your needs.
Our pipe spool & skid fabrication systems
KRANENDONK delivers complete automation for pipe spool and skid fabrication – from cutting and beveling to fit-up, welding, and smart material handling. Our systems are designed to boost productivity, ensure consistent quality, and support efficient project delivery across the entire fabrication process. Key-feature of its success is our unique ZEROGAP technology.
Apollo Flange Beveling Station
KRANENDONK’s Apollo Flange Beveling Station precisely machines the patented ZEROGAP bevel onto flanges to enable perfect fit-up in pipe spool fabrication. The system handles each flange in a single setup, using automatic tool changes to ensure accuracy and repeatability. It removes the need for manual grinding, supports consistent weld prep, and prepares your spools for automated downstream welding.
Apollo Spool Milling Station
The Apollo station prepares pipe ends, elbows, and tees for welding with consistent precision. It handles a wide range of geometries and wall thicknesses – ensuring smooth, clean bevels for perfect fit-up. Featuring KRANENDONK’s patented ZEROGAP technology, it supports upstream assemby of pipe spool components in minutes and welding without interruptions.
Aurora Spool Welding Station
The Aurora Spool Welding Station combines TIG and MIG/MAG welding in a smart sequence. Unlike many conventional systems, it automates the critical TIG root pass with a robot, ensuring full penetration and high-quality joint formation without manual intervention. Then, MIG/MAG takes over for fast, reliable fill and cap passes — ideal for thick-walled pipes and high-volume work. Each weld is executed with robotic precision, delivering consistent quality and minimal rework.
Robotic Pipe Shop
The Robotic Pipe Shop is an integrated automated production line that prepares and welds pipe spools with precision and efficiency. It typically starts with two core stations: the Apollo Spool Milling Station, which precisely machines the pipe ends to ensure perfect fit-up, and the Aurora Spool Welding Station, which performs fully automated TIG root passes and MIG/MAG fill and cap passes for high-quality joints.
What is ZEROGAP technology?
ZEROGAP Technology is a patented beveling method that prepares pipe ends and components — such as tees, elbows, or flanges — for a perfect upstream fit. By precisely removing just the right amount of material, it ensures full surface contact between parts, eliminating gaps that would otherwise require time-consuming back grinding or weld filling.
What is ZEROGAP technology?
ZEROGAP Technology is a patented beveling method that prepares pipe ends and components — such as tees, elbows, or flanges — for a perfect upstream fit. By precisely removing just the right amount of material, it ensures full surface contact between parts, eliminating gaps that would otherwise require time-consuming back grinding or weld filling.
What is ZEROGAP technology?
ZEROGAP Technology is a patented beveling method that prepares pipe ends and components — such as tees, elbows, or flanges — for a perfect upstream fit. By precisely removing just the right amount of material, it ensures full surface contact between parts, eliminating gaps that would otherwise require time-consuming back grinding or weld filling.
Smart extras for every pipe shop
The Robotic Pipe Shop is designed to optimize every step in your production — but there’s even more value to unlock. Whether you’re looking for faster material flow, smarter part handling, or better control on the shopfloor, these add-ons help you go beyond the base configuration.
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