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Drawn Arc Equipment

Drawn Arc range of Studwelding equipment

Drawn Arc, DA stud welding is a method of fixing a metal fastening element onto a work piece. Generally the fastening element is in the form of a stud although this is not always necessary.

A weld takes place by generating a pilot arc to melt the weld end of the fastening.
A molten pool of metal is formed into which the stud is pressed.
A ceramic ferrule contains the molten metal to shape the weld fillet.
The consistency of welds is excellent.
Drawn Arc is the only method of stud welding large diameters.
Studs can be welded through parent material imperfections such as light rust, scale and grease.
Very slow penetrative welds are achieved with this process making it ideal for heavy duty applications.
Our new ARC 2000 range of equipment is suitable for any heavy duty application.
They have a robust easily portable construction making them ideal for use in the factory and on site.

Equipment in the ARC 2000 range has the additional advantage of having the short cycle facility fitted as standard and all are available as one or two hand tool models.
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System 501 & 750 DA /Short Cycle Equipment

501 and 750 Models Short Cycle Equipment

Compact design, houses all components in one cabinet.

Strong and reliable construction yet easily movable.
Soak tested components used.
All systems undergo extensive durability tests.
Uniform loading of 3 phase supply.
Infinitely variable time control.
Short time facility available.
Adjustable 5 step weld current control.
Gas optional.
Thermostatically controlled air cooling.
Recessed front panel protects controls.
Recessed front panel protects weld sockets.
Twist and lock weld plugs and sockets.
Gun lift test facility.

The 501 and 750 Series of Short Cycle Equipment can be fitted with any of the DA Handtools.
In Short Cycle mode the equipment uses the DA 8 Mini Pistol

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DA 8 Light Weight Handtool for Short Cycle

DA 8 Light Weight Handtool

DA 8 Drawn Arc Hand tool

A lightweight fixed lift mini pistol
Used for welding short cycle studs
Can also be used to weld up to 12mm DA studs under certain conditions
Supplied to weld with gas if required.

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DA 7 Heavy Duty Hand tool

DA 7 Heavy Duty Handtool

DA 7 Drawn Arc Hand tool

Heavy duty hand tool
Generally used for welding studs above 16mm diameter

This is a ring lift hand tool and is supplied fully damped for better weld control

Weld cable is externally connected for better heat dissipation
Normally supplied with 90mm cable and above.

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Hand tool Information

All hand tools are designed for lightness,balance, comfort and are easy to use thereby minimising operator fatigue.

The body is made from impact resistant,high strength glass filled nylon, ensuring a long working life.

Specially designed shaft improve alignment and minimises play.

Various attachments are available to solve specific problems.

Generally, all hand tools can be mixed and matched between the controllers to meet specific production requirements.

DA 1 Hand tool

DA 1 Handtool

DA 1 Drawn Arc Hand tool

Used in the majority of DA stud welding applications
Ideal for welding studs 6-16mm diameter
This is a ring lift hand tool and is supplied fully damped for better weld control.

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DA 9 Drawn Arc Hand tool

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DA 9 Drawn Arc Hand tool

A lightweight ball clutch lift hand tool
Can be supplied fully damped
The most accurate of the Drawn Arc Hand tools.

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