PEMA ROBOTIC WELDING
Data center skid welding automation.
- +50–400% throughput
- 2–3 year payback
- Adaptive welding
PEMA robotic welding automation for efficient and repeatable data center skid fabrication — cooling, power generation, and backup power.
The global data center boom is driving record demand for skids.
Data center capacity is expected to nearly double by 2030.
Scale your production now.
PEMA RWP-C WELDING PORTAL
The robotic welding portal for process skids.
The PEMA RWP-C is a compact robotic welding portal built as an accessible, high-performance solution for skid fabricators.
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Benefits with PEMA robotic welding.
+50–400% throughput
PEMA robotics eliminates manual welding as the production bottleneck
Typical ROI 2-3 years
When welding for two work shifts.
Adaptive welding with Scan
Tackle joint variations on multipass groove weld using PEMA Scan software.
Fast installation & operator training
PEMA RWP-C installation time on your site is only couple of weeks.
Built-in digital traceability
Every weld and parameters logged.
Reduced high-cost rework
Consistent, repeatable weld quality shift-by-shift.
SUCCESS STORIES WITH PEMAMEK
Real results: Watch how a skid fabricator increased capacity with PEMA.
PEMA WELDCONTROL
Adaptive welding with PEMA WeldControl software.
The leading robotic welding software on the market.
PEMA WeldControl Offline.
Operator’s dream tool.
PEMA WeldControl Offline is the easy-to-learn software behind efficient robotic welding, helping maximize the arc-on-time of your PEMA robot station.
- Next workpiece programming while robot is welding
- Ability to copy, mirror, and macro functions
- Simulation of the production
- Suitable for one-off and serial production
- Quick ramp-up period – easy to learn
FULLY AUTOMATED FABRICATION
Production line with two-sided welding.
When your goal is to maximize skid welding throughput, we have the turnkey solution for you. The PEMA skid welding portal is available as part of an automated production line with a workpiece transfer system and a flip-over station.
Always custom made.
With continious support.
PEMA solutions are always custom engineered for your specific production goals, available space, existing processes, and workpiece requirements.
We support your investment throughout its lifetime with PEMA Lifecycle services like maintenance contracts, regular service visits, software updates, and expert remote support.
Insights from the team.
Pemamek’s Segment Director Mr. Joonas Arola collaborates with the leading skid fabricators worldwide.
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Read Joonas’ article on why data center process skid fabricators need to start thinking about welding automation, and how to take the best first steps.
PEMAMEK LTD.
About us.
Half a century in the business
Pemamek Ltd. is a Finnish company with a global customer base and presence.
Proven track record
PEMA solutions delivered worldwide since 1970.
FROM R&D to LIFE-CYCLE SERVICES
Experts at your service.
Long-term partner
Family-owned Finnish company in the second generation.
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FAQ – Robotic welding of skids
What is the PEMA RWP-C robotic welding portal?
The PEMA RWP-C is a compact gantry-type robotic welding portal designed specifically for flat panel and structural skid welding. Built by the Finnish welding automation company Pemamek Ltd. PEMA RWP-C combines welding robot mounted on a traversing gantry with PEMA WeldControl Offline programming software. The result is a fully integrated, high-throughput automated welding station for heavy steel fabrication.
Is the PEMA RWP-C designed specifically for data center skid fabrication?
The PEMA RWP-C is designed for workpieces under 800 mm in height. It’s used by heavy manufacturers to weld various kinds of flat panels and structures. The portal’s structure and performance makes it an excellent choice for skid fabricators. The portal is equally well suited for data center skids, oil & gas process skids, compressor skids, industrial equipment bases, and any application involving flat panels and structural frames.
What throughput improvement can a skid fabricator realistically expect?
Compared to manual welding, PEMA robotic welding stations consistently deliver 50–400% higher throughput depending on part complexity, weld density, and shift patterns. In two-shift operation, the performance gap widens further because the robot runs at full speed without fatigue, break times, or variability between operators.
What is the typical return on investment for the PEMA RWP-C?
The typical ROI period is 2–3 years when operating the system in two shifts. The ROI is driven by three simultaneous value streams: increased output volume, reduced labour cost per weld, and significantly lower rework costs from improved weld consistency. Fabricators running high-volume repeat orders — such as standardised data center skid designs — often reach payback faster.
How many welders can one PEMA RWP-C replace or redeploy?
In two-shift operation, one PEMA RWP-C typically frees 4-5 welders for other value-adding tasks in the shop. This does not mean redundancy. It means your most experienced welders can move to complex manual joints, quality oversight, and higher-skill fabrication while the portal handles repetitive structural welding at scale.
What is PEMA WeldControl Offline software and what does it do for skid welding?
PEMA WeldControl Offline is Pemamek’s in-house built robot programming software, developed specifically for heavy robotic welding applications. For data center and other skid fabricators, the key advantages are:
- Programme the next skid job while the robot is still welding the current one. No time wasting between batches.
- Copy, mirror, and apply macro functions across repeat skid geometries. Ideal for standardised data center skid designs.
- Simulate the full welding sequence before committing to production: catch collisions and path errors offline.
- Optional PathPlanner add-on generates automatic, collision-free robot arm movements.
- Operator training takes approximately two weeks. No deep robotics expertise is required.
What are the key technical specifications of the PEMA RWP-C?
The RWP-C is built for large-format industrial skids with the following standard specifications:
- One welding robot
- Total portal width: 9.3 m / 31 ft
- Active working area width: 6 m / 20 ft
- Maximum working length: up to 120 m / 390 ft
- Maximum workpiece height: 800 mm / 32 in
How does robotic welding improve weld quality and reduce rework in skid production?
Manual welding introduces variability between operators, between shifts, and across a single operator’s workday as fatigue sets in. Robotic welding eliminates this variability: every weld is executed at the exact same parameters, travel speed, and torch angle — first time, every time. For skid fabricators, this means consistent penetration and bead geometry across an entire skid frame, reducing the high-cost rework that comes from undersize welds, missed passes, or distortion. Consistent, repeatable quality shift by shift is the operational outcome.
What ongoing support does Pemamek provide after installation?
Pemamek offers full life-cycle services through its global support organisation. This includes remote support and helpdesk, preventive maintenance service, software updates for the PEMA WeldControl platform, and on-site support when needed. With over 15,000 PEMA solutions delivered worldwide since 1970 and local presence in the US, Europe, and beyond, Pemamek has the service infrastructure to support data center skid fabricators as well as other skid manufacturers wherever they operate.
