Ultrasonic Metal Welding
Better solutions for non-ferrous
welding challenges
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From its pioneering days in the development of ultrasonic welding, Branson has been
applying the benefits of this superior welding technology to an ever-expanding range
of applications. Clean, fast and cost-efficient Branson systems produce highly stable,
better quality bonds able to withstand the harshest environmental conditions and
meet the most critical performance needs.
A Global Partner Committed to Your Success
Whether you manufacture in a single site or in multiple locations around the world, Branson
has the global resources to meet your metal welding needs. We can provide the assistance
you require anytime, anywhere. With a close collaboration from application consultation
to engineering assistance to complete operator training, we will get you up and running
quickly. Branson’s commitment to customer satisfaction continues long after the installation
with unequaled technical support that includes troubleshooting, parts replacement,
technical updates, preventative maintenance and repair services.
Ultrasonic Metal Welding
Unmatched
Application Experience
Branson application breakthroughs include the first
successful ultrasonic equipment to splice electrical
cables for wire harnesses, and welding batteries such
as those used for the Mars rover. Branson continues to
lead the industry with innovative new products that
ensure reliability, minimal maintenance, a superior
end product and low cost per weld. All systems are
easily integrated into a variety of production setups,
whether manual, semi- or fully-automated.
A Global Network
of Applications Labs
Branson has a network of metal
welding applications laboratories
strategically located throughout
the world. Through feasibility
testing, prototype development
and production cost assessment,
Branson’s engineers will thoroughly
evaluate your needs and provide
the ultrasonic process that meets or
exceeds your welding parameters.
Advanced Ultrasonic Systems
Designed for a Range of Metal Welding Needs
Spot Welding and Wire Termination Systems
Branson’s spot welding systems are extremely robust machines designed to handle a range of
non-ferrous welding applications, including precise welding of smaller gauge metals and
delicate assemblies. They provide the highest degree of reliability and weld quality,
and they are particularly well suited for automation to maximize throughput.
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The Ultraweld L20
easily tooled to provide the utmost reliability and weld accuracy for a wide range of
welding applications. The Ultraweld MWX 100
is a highly rugged, easy-to-use system. It’s precision built and
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is the most versatile spot welder available,
providing the highest levels of flexibility, efficiency and economy. With a choice of
actuator configurations, quick-change modular tooling and multifrequency operation,
the unit can be configured to perform the work of 18 different welders.
Applications include wind power motor windings, implantable pacemaker capacitors, air
bag assemblies, ABS brake systems, electrical vehicle and rechargeable batteries,
and photovoltaic cells.
Continuous Seam Welding Systems
Branson’s continuous seam welding systems provide a continuous-feed
welding process with no limits to material length or width. Systems are
electronically adjustable to enable welding of a range of materials and
thicknesses at different operating speeds. Ultraseam welding is easily
automated for greater cost and production efficiencies.
The Ultraseam systems are designed to maintain the highest levels of
quality, performance and efficiency. They are ideal for continuous welding
of aluminum and copper foils at speeds up to 22 meters per minute.
Welding variables can be precisely monitored and controlled to provide consistent results.
The extremely versatile Ultraseam systems, when operated at 20, 30, 40 or 60kHz, function
as a high-precision continuous seam welding system. They are the perfect machines for
facilities that can benefit from the systems’ flexible and space-saving design.
Applications include continuous welding of aluminum and
copper foils, battery anode/cathode tabbing, continuous
tube welding, and solar panels.
Wire Splicing Systems
automatic sequencing to produce the full range of required splices and
incorporates Branson’s replaceable tip technology for maximum tool life at
minimal cost. The Ultrasplice 40
splicing system that can produce wire splices up to 6mm
using an advanced 800 watt power supply. It can weld through enamel
insulated magnet wire as well as disperse surface oxides and contaminants,
producing high-quality electrical connections in a single operation.
Applications include automotive and appliance wire harnesses, motor brushes,
component assemblies, and braid wire tipping.
Ultrasplice systems ensure precision splicing of non-ferrous wires in a wide
range of sizes. Ultrasonic splicing results in a superior electrical connection
over crimping, soldering or resistance welding and offers savings in power
consumption, elimination of consumables and long tool life.
The Ultrasplice WSX 20kHz system is engineered to provide a full-range
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ultrasonic splicing system capable of splicing from 0.35 to 40mm
The system uses a retractable anvil and
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system is a portable 40kHz ultrasonic wire
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wire.
Tube Sealers
Applications include sealing charged tubes used in refrigerators, air
conditioners and bulb temperature sensors, as well as capillary tubes.
Ultraseal ultrasonic systems hermetically seal copper and aluminum tubes.
A one-step operation crimps, seals and cuts off charged tubes in under
one second. Systems are suited to automation for high levels of efficiency
and productivity.
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The Ultraseal 20
specifically designed for explosive environments and can seal copper tubes
up to 12mm in diameter. Its precise controls ensure consistent seals and are not
operator-dependent, unlike alternative brazing processes.
EX is a 20kHz portable ultrasonic metal tube sealer
Markets and Applications
Branson ultrasonic metal welders are used in the manufacture of a wide range of
products essential to the automotive, appliance, aerospace, battery, electric, electronics,
air conditioning, refrigeration, medical and solar energy industries.
Aerospace
• Batteries
• Antennas
• Cooling tubes
Appliance
• Heat exchanger systems
• Compressors
• Harnesses
• RTD (Resistive Thermal Device)
Automotive
• Clock spring assemblies
• Air bag systems
• Wiring harnesses
• EV batteries
• Wire termination
• Slip rings
The Future Is Bright for Ultrasonic Welding
A number of factors are driving the rapid acceptance of ultrasonic metal welding. Ultrasonic welding produces a
better product, and the technology is inherently eco-friendly. It’s a highly energy efficient process requiring
less than 1/30th of the energy of resistance welding, and it eliminates the need for added materials or
contaminants such as flux agents, solder, solvents, or crimp connectors.
Electrical/Electronics
Medical
Power
• Capacitors
• Cell phone batteries
• Wire termination
• Circuit breakers
• Smart cards
• Electronic sensors
• Motors
In addition, advances in metals technology are producing thinner and lighter metal foils and wire for use
in sensitive electronics and other products. Ultrasonic metal welding can satisfy the clean and delicate
requirements of these applications, whereas traditional welding methods may be much too destructive.
Ultrasonic welding also meets the reliability demands of larger, heavy-duty applications such as charging
systems for electric vehicles, wind power towers and solar energy systems.
• Prostate remover
• Pacemaker battery
• Solar panels
• EV batteries
Global Technologies. Local Solutions.
Branson’s unmatched global
resources ensure optimal solutions
for the most challenging metal
welding applications.
With 1600+ employees in over
70 sites worldwide, we can rapidly
respond to our customers’ needs,
wherever they are located.
Branson understands local markets
and regulations, and the open
collaboration among our global
offices and extensive staff of
application specialists quickly
produces solutions for customers.
We partner with companies of
every size and scope to help
resolve critical issues ranging
from market changes, product
quality/life cycles and production
costs, to employee safety and
environmental compliance.
And, Branson’s commitment to
the publicly funded industrial
collective research initiative and
cooperation with various research
centers have produced widespread
innovations in metal welding
technology that are benefiting
companies everywhere.
Branson is a leading innovator in
the Industrial Automation division
of Emerson, a diversified global
manufacturing and technology
company. Emerson is a progressive
company working to develop
products and processes to resolve
global issues, including energy
supply and distribution, infor-
mation and networking, climate
and environment, manufacturing
efficiency, and product perfor-
mance. Emerson is dedicated to
the pursuit of breakthrough
technology developments never
before envisioned.
Branson brings exceptional
quality, fast delivery and com-
petitive prices. Contact your
nearest regional center today.
Americas
Branson Ultrasonics Corp.
41 Eagle Road
Danbury, CT 06810, USA
T: 203-796-0400
F: 203-796-0450
www.bransonultrasonics.com
Europe
Branson Ultraschall
Niederlassung der Emerson
Technologies GmbH & Co. OHG
Waldstrasse 53-55
63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
T: +49-6074-497-0
F: +49-6074-497-199
www.branson.eu
Asia
Branson Ultrasonics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
528 Rong Le Dong Road
Song Jiang, Shanghai, PRC, 201613
T: 86-21-3781-0588
F: 86-21-5774-5100
www.branson-china.com
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