Established near the end of World War I in 1918, Koike Seisakusho and Koike Sanso Shokai — one root of Koike Aronson / Ransome, Inc. — was founded by Mr. Seiichi Koike. Koike truly began to grow its operations near the end of World War II. Well-known today for its precision cutting and welding capabilities,…
Koike launches two new welding packages
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider in cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, announced two new welding packages. One is designed specifically for pipe welding and the other is for submerged arc welding. The pipe welding package is built for optimum operator usability. It incorporates the new Cricket-I welding manipulator and Koike’s standard Wel-Handy Multi Next…
Koike launches new welding manipulator for small pipe fabrication
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider of cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, announced the Cricket-I, an innovative new welding manipulator that is designed specifically for the small to mid-size fabrication market. The Cricket-I manipulator with six feet of powered lift and six feet of manual reach, provides users with stable welding from end-to-end. “The Cricket-I…
Koike’s new IK-12 NEXT machine can cut and weld
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider in cutting, welding and positioning equipment, has released a new portable cutting and welding machine. The IK-12 NEXT is extremely versatile with the ability to cut and weld. This new machine is designed with two patented features: 1. A heat emission mechanism: ergonomically designed to displace up to 45%…
Koike launches portable, multi-function welding carriage
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider of cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, has released their latest portable welding carriage: the Wel-Handy Multi Next for semi-automated welding. This machine features an advanced multi-function drive system that allows operators to perform various weld types with one machine. The Wel-Handy Multi Next delivers unrivaled traction control with a…
Koike introduces FiberPro laser-cutting technology
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider of cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, has released the company’s newest CNC fiber laser cutting machine — the FiberPro. The FiberPro offers cost-effective, reliable capabilities with a Flashcut Pro Controller software that efficiently cuts materials, such as stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and others. For precise and consistent cuts,…
Koike offers range of ferrous cutting machines
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider of cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, offers a full suite of cutting machines for a wide variety of industries. The ShopPro, ShopProXHD, and PlateProXHD are specifically engineered for ferrous cutting applications. “When you are in the market for a cutting machine, you need a reliable piece of equipment that…
Koike introduces Cricket-II, a new welding manipulator
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider in cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, announced the Cricket-II — a new welding manipulator that is ideal for use with Subarc, TIG, and MIG welding applications. The Cricket-II from Koike offers the most stability in its class, with the ability to produce consistent welds and maintain joint alignment. It…