NICKNAME Orion

LLC "NIK ORION" is a Russian developer and manufacturer of weld purging and weld seam shielding devices. We are the only company in Russia developing such a comprehensive range of weld protection equipment.

Our Approach

We continuously develop new solutions in weld protection and improve our manufacturing processes. We maintain two-way communication with our clients: retrofitting devices to meet specific customer requirements and operating conditions, and implementing customized projects of any complexity.

Member of the Non-Profit Alliance "SPHERE"

LLC "NIK ORION" is part of K5 Group, which is a member of the non-profit inter-corporate association Research and Production Alliance "SPHERE". Membership in the alliance enhances our efficiency across manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance, business planning, R&D, innovations, and information support.

Products

• Circumferential Weld Purging Systems — systems for pipes with an inside diameter from 17 to 1000 mm: purging sets, conical plugs, purging fingers, and end-fitting welding systems.
• Linear Weld Purging Devices — angle profiles for butt and tee joints and related accessories.
• External Weld Seam Protection Devices — trailing shields and gas delivery shoes for circumferential, tee, corner, and butt welds, including automated welding applications.
• Welding Gas Analyzers — TS-300 and SGA Weld models for precise residual oxygen measurement in shielding and purging gases during welding.
• Pipe Alignment Clamps (Centralizers) — for pipes with diameters from 8 to 90 mm, featuring independent clamping jaws and vacuum hardening.
• Additional Accessories — caps, gas hoses, silicone plates.

Custom Projects

We deliver tailored solutions designed specifically for your tasks. Examples of custom-engineered solutions:

• Circumferential weld purging system for pipes with restricted/difficult access conditions

• Protective trailing shield / backing tool for the root side of the weld

• Corner protective profile with customized gas delivery

• Corner protective profile for the inner and outer sides of an R600 mm circumferential weld

Why Choose Us

• Wide Product Range — the only developer in Russia offering such a diverse portfolio of weld protection devices

• In-House R&D — continuously creating new solutions and improving technological workflows

• Customer Feedback — customizing and upgrading equipment to match client-specific operating conditions

• Tailored Approach — executing non-standard, custom-tailored projects

• Alliance Support — access to the shared resources of NP Alliance "SPHERE" in R&D, manufacturing, and innovation