Image Offers Complete Range of Metal Fasteners For Drawn Arc Stud Welding

Image Industries, Inc., a leader in stud welding, offers a vast array of low carbon, stainless, and aluminum fasteners for use in the drawn arc stud welding process. Available in flux and shielded gas, Image's fasteners come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and can be used in a wide range of stud welding applications including automotive assembly, electrical and electronic components, and industrial equipment.

Whether customers need round, square, rectangular, irregular shaped, or specialty fasteners, Image can accommodate their needs. Sizes range from 14 gauge pins to 1" diameter in threaded or unthreaded configurations. Metric sizes range up to M24. Materials include low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Fasteners may be plated with zinc, nickel, dichromate, and other finishing materials. The standard thread is UNC-2A for USA threads and 6g for metric threads. Image can also provide custom thread sizes upon request.

Drawn arc stud welding provides highly reliable fastening with significant productivity advantages and cost savings compared with other metal fastening processes. The fasteners are applied to one side, with no pre-drilling, punching, or riveting required—resulting in faster, easier manufacturing with greater design versatility. The welds are vibration-proof and resist breaking or loosening. Arc fasteners and the stud welding process are ideal for a great variety of applications including automotive heat shields, power steering and wire management components, highway equipment cover plates, power transformer tanks, power transducers, industrial enclosures, farm equipment fenders, and much more.

As a technology-driven leader in the stud welding industry, Image is known for providing application expertise, exceptional customer service and value-added assembly solutions to help customers meet their most demanding fastening requirements. To learn how Image can meet your fastening needs, please contact us at 382 Balm Court, Wood Dale, IL 60191; phone: (630) 766-7373 or toll-free (800) 722-7883; fax: (630) 766-2402, or e-mail: .

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