DEVICE FOR WELDING A TUBE OF SMALL DIAMETER

摘要

The drive mechanism for driving the welding head (17) in rotation in the tube is arranged in a motor casing (18) inserted between first and second sections (16a, 16b) of a flexible tubing. The translational movements of the welding head (17) for positioning it in the tube (3) are provided by the sections (16a) of the flexible tubing. The transmission of rotation between the drive mechanism and the welding head (17) is provided by a flexible transmission member arranged in the second section (16b) of the flexible tubing. The device is intended in particular for welding a small repair liner at any height in a steam generator tube of a pressurized-water nuclear reactor.