2021

Stud Welding : The Drawn Arc Stud Welding Process

Overview Probably no other technique has been more important to the development of humankind than welding. Welding is a technology that provides the fastest, strongest, and most economical method of joining metals together. The welding can be done with many processes such as arc, resistance, friction, and percussion. Stud welding is the common name applied […]

WEDGE ANCHOR: A Type of Specialty Fastener

A wedge anchor is a type of specialty fastener used to attach objects to concrete or masonry structures. Wedge anchor may also be known as anchor bolt or expansion bolt in some areas. A standard metal bolt makes up the base of the wedge anchor and is surrounded by a metal sleeve. Once an installer […]

Wedge Anchor : Determining Size and Material to Use

Wedge anchors are designed to fix into a concrete substrate permanently. Wedge anchors are to be installed into solid concrete only and should not be used in other base materials such as brick, AAC and hollow concrete block. A very simple mechanism allows excellent consistent holding values in concrete to be achieved. Once inserted into the hole […]

Screw Fasteners

Screws can provide rapid and effective means to fasten steel metal siding and roofing to framing members. Screws can also be used for connections in steel framing systems and roof trusses. Typically, the screws are broken down into two types are defined as “self-drilling” or “self-tapping” — and these types are not interchangeable. Technically, both […]

MASON Shear Stud – Stud Welding Thru-Deck

What is Welding thru-deck? Welding thru-deck is a common practice in the composite slab design. The shear connectors (or shear studs) are welded by the drawn arc stud welding machine. As stated in the ISO 13918 standard, there are two types of ceramic ferrules, one for the direct welding (directly welding on the beam), and […]

MASON STUD WELDING DOES A PRETTY GREAT JOB IN KEEPING THINGS TOGETHER

Today, in the construction and marine/shipment industry MASON stud welding is widely adopted. There are many different types of studs to be welded. They are commonly used to manufacture precast/prestressed components, composite steel structures including threaded, headed and deformed bars. In what aspect does mason stud welding keep things together? 1) It is a […]