All information conatained herein is subject to change without notice.
For more information-consult your nearby Continental Field sales representative.

STUDS (GENERAL INFORMATION)

ARC STUDWELDING RECOMMENDED MINIMUM BASE METAL THICKNESS
STUDWELD
 
BASE DIA.
 
 
(in.)
 
STEEL
 
ALUMINUM
WITHOUT BACKUP
(in.)
 (gage)
WITHOUT BACKUP
(in.)
 
WITH BACKUP
 
(in.)
 
0.187
 
0.250
 
0.0359
 
0.0478
20
 
18
 
0.125
0.125
 
0.125
 
0.125
0.312
0.375
 
0.0598
 
0.0747
16
 
14
 
0.187
0.187
 
0.125
 
0.187
 
0.437
 
0.500
 
0.0897
 
0.1196
13
 
11
 
0.250
0.250
 
0.187
 
0.250
 
0.625
 
0.750
 
0.148
 
0.187
9
 
 
0.875
1.000
0.250
0.375
ARC STUDWELDING DC POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Stud Weld Base Diameter in Inches
Power Supply (NEMA Rated)
Picture
400 AMP UNIT

600 AMP UNIT

TWO-400 AMP UNITS IN PARALLEL

TWO-600 AMP UNITS IN PARALLEL
OR ONE CONTINENTAL EPS 1500

ONE-2000 AMP UNIT
OR ONE CONTINENTAL EPS 2500

TWO-2000 AMP UNITS IN PARALLEL
OR TWO EPS 2500-TR'S IN PARALLEL