(Pitch Diameter Base) welding studs are partially threaded fasteners, the base of the stud is the same diameter as the nominal thread diameter . The weld fillet is greater than the thread diameter
Typical Use : Where both minimum fillet and full thread strength are required
Our standard Drawn Arc weld studs are available in Mild Steel Grade 4.8 and Stainless Steel A2 (AISI 304)
Other grades, i.e. AISI 316 (A4), AISI 310 are available on request
Drawn Arc studs come with a bright finish, but we can provide numerous other finishes, including zinc plating.
All Drawn studs are supplied with ceramic ferrules, as these are essential to the Drawn Arc process
Thomas Welding Systems weld studs are manufactured to the latest specifications