TUFFSTUDDS Wear Protection System protects equipment cost effectively, increasing efficiency and service life against severe wear and abrasion on equipment for mining, earth moving and related industries.
TUFFSTUDDS
Superb Abrasion & Wear Protection
FOR MINING & EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT
TUFFSTUDDS are chromium carbide-laden, wear-resistant alloy studs that are applied onto alloy casting or plate. In most applications the applied pattern becomes embedded with mineral debris. This causes a dead bed effect over 70% of the area that enhances wear protection. This Wear Protection System has proven to be an outstanding performer in the roughest environments.
A Reliable Process, Simple To Apply
The application process involves a stud welding system that employs a stud gun powered by a transformer/rectifier with solid state weld timing and amperage control. For field use requiring maximum portability, an AC generator with a minimum capacity of 85 kW can power the DC welding system. Each stud takes only 0.6 to 1.2 seconds of arc time to apply. Simply load a stud and a ceramic arc shield (ferrule) into the stud welding gun, position on the work surface and pull the trigger.
The TUFFSTUDDS Stud Welding Process(Four Steps)
- A TUFFSTUDS is positioned in contact with the work surface.
- The operator pulls the welding gun trigger, initiating the welding arc and automatically lifting the stud.
- The main welding current melts a portion of the stud and work surface. Within a second, the stud is plunged into the molten pool.
- The ceramic arc shield (ferrule) retains the molten metal in the weld area for maximum strength and safety, and the stud is metallurgic-ally bonded to the work surface at the weld interface.
Stud Welding Equipment
The application of process is safe, reliable and easily applied using equipment designed for the stud welding process.
Our stud welding equipment package is fully featured and will provide many years of dependable and trouble-free service, whether in your facility or at the job site. It is easy to operate and maintenance costs are low.
The TS-1900 is a fully regulated, stud welding power supply available in single or dual gun versions. The rectifier power source is a constant current – variable voltage. A setup mode allows adjustment of the desired weld time and current prior to welding. It is displayed on the front panel digital meters. A specially designed electronic gun control circuit is incorporated into the system. If a fault condition occurs as a result of a shorted gun solenoid or a faulty control cable, the circuit will prevent gun re-triggering and eliminate damage to the circuit board.
Diesel driven field systems are available upon request.
Heavy Duty Stud Welding Gun is a shaped-to-the-hand, semi-automatic heavy duty stud welding tool. It is capable of welding any size studd with an easy changeover of chunks, ferrule grips and foot pieces. The standard legs, foot piece and gun cable (whip lead), combo weld/control and ground cables are included.
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