Accumulator (Vertical Accumulator / Horizontal Spiral Accumulator)

Accumulator for ERW Tube Mill and Pipe Making Machine

The accumulator is an important auxiliary machine in a high frequency welded tube mill line. It stores steel strip so the forming, welding, sizing, and cutting sections can continue running while the operator changes or joins coils at the front of the line.

XFX supplies vertical accumulators and horizontal spiral accumulators according to strip width, strip thickness, line speed, workshop space, and production continuity requirements.

Accumulator Types

Vertical Accumulator

A vertical accumulator is often selected when workshop space is limited or when the production line needs a compact strip storage solution.

Horizontal Spiral Accumulator

A horizontal spiral accumulator can provide larger strip storage capacity and is often used for higher production requirements or larger tube mill lines.

Why the Accumulator Matters

• Helps reduce tube mill stoppage during coil change
• Supports more stable continuous production
• Works together with uncoiler and shearing and welding machine
• Improves production efficiency for ERW tube mill lines
• Can be selected according to workshop layout and line speed

Selection Guidance

Accumulator selection should not be based only on tube diameter. Please check strip width, strip thickness, material, coil change time, line speed, available floor area, and tube mill model. XFX can help match the accumulator to the complete production process.

FAQ

Which is better, vertical accumulator or horizontal spiral accumulator?

There is no single best choice for every project. Vertical accumulator is compact, while horizontal spiral accumulator can provide larger storage capacity. The final choice depends on your line speed, strip specification, and workshop layout.

Can an accumulator improve production efficiency?

Yes. A suitable accumulator helps keep the forming and welding sections running while the front section handles coil change and strip joining.

What information should I send?

Please send strip width, strip thickness, material, line speed, tube size, wall thickness, coil weight, and workshop layout if available.