Welding Technology 

Tucker® Stud Welding

Tucker® stud welding is a drawn arc stud welding system suitable for manual, semi-automated, and fully automated applications. Tucker® is part of STANLEY Engineered Fastening.

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Drawn Arc Stud Welding 

Stanley® Tucker stud welding technology is an economical and efficient drawn arc welding process. Whether manual, semi-automated, or fully automated, all process sequences are monitored according to electrical and mechanical parameters. The Tucker® system uses welding studs and clips instead of conventional holes and screws.  

Stud welding offers numerous advantages:  

  • one-sided access is possible  
  • linear motor-guided stud welding guns and welding heads  
  • fastening without holes  
  • watertight and gastight  
  • flexible system solution with low cycle times and area costs  
  • process monitoring

Tucker Weldings Studs Overview

Metric Studs

One copper-plated and one zinc-plated Tucker metric welding stud on white background.

The 7° tapered welding flange is used to stabilize and center the arc, thereby contributing to flawless weld quality. The stud can be designed without a chamfer, with a chamfer, or with a nut insertion aid.

Ideal for fastening parts and components, as well as a replacement for resistance welding studs.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 and 6.8 according to DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire A2 and F1 according to DIN 267 Part 11
  • Brass wire CuZn according to DIN 17672 Part 1

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated, zinc-plated
  • Additional materials and finishes available upon request

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One copper-plated and one zinc-plated Tucker metric welding stud on white background.

X-Mas Studs

Different types of Stanley Tucker X-Mas studs for drawn arc stud welding on white background.

The X-Mas stud is a coarse-threaded stud specially designed for fastening plastic components. After welding, these studs can be painted and coated with a protective finish to prevent corrosion. Upon request, you can install an anti-rotation device at the end of the thread.

For fastening plastic elements used in small components, piping, snap fasteners, plastic nuts, cable clamps, and more. Quick installation by hammering or pressing in; removal by unscrewing.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated, zinc-plated
  • Additional materials and finishes available upon request

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Different types of Stanley Tucker X-Mas studs for drawn arc stud welding on white background.

Aluminum X-Mas Studs

Two Tucker aluminum welding studs on white background

The coarse-threaded aluminum stud was specifically designed for fastening plastic parts. It is available with or without a chamfer and is characterized by its low weight.

For plastic fasteners on small components, piping, snap fasteners, plastic nuts, and cable clamps. Quick installation by tapping or pressing in; removal by unscrewing or pulling out.

Materials:

  • Aluminum wire AlMg per DIN EN 1301-2

Finishes:

  • Plain uncoated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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Two Tucker aluminum welding studs on white background

Metric Paint-Clear Studs

Four Tucker paint-clear studs for drawn-arc stud welding on white background

The metric threads on these studs feature cross grooves that remove excess paint as the nut is tightened. The threads can be painted over without any problems—eliminating the need for time-consuming and labor-intensive masking. No post-processing or cleaning of the threads is required.

For fastening components to painted bolts. For thermally stressed areas, as a replacement for resistance-welded studs, insert screws, and self-tapping nuts.

Materials:

  • Steel wire grades 4.8 and 6.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1

Finishes:

  • Copper-plated, zinc-plated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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Welding Pins

Two Tucker stud welding pins on white background

The unthreaded weld stud serves as a positioning pin or to hold clamping lock washers. It can be designed with or without a chamfer and offers high shear strength.

For fastening parts and components in areas subject to thermal stress, as a replacement for resistance-welded studs, pins, locking pins, and as an assembly aid.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 and 6.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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Grounding Studs with Plastic Cap

Different types of Tucker grounding studs with black, yellow and grey plastic caps on white background.

The plastic cover ensures automatic feeding of the weld studs and eliminates the need for manual sealing of the thread and stud flange prior to painting. After painting, the cover cap can be easily removed. The paint-free, flat contact surface on the large flange ensures an optimal ground connection. Supporting the component on the large flange allows for high torque loads—even with thin sheet metal materials. This also prevents material fatigue.

For ground connections of electrical components, for components subject to high torques, conductive and non-conductive modules, and for mounting electrical control devices.

Materials:

  • Steel wire grades 6.8 and 8.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire grades A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11
  • Cover cap: Polyamide PA 66, color-coded

Finishes:

  • Plain, nickel-plated, copper-plated, tin-plated, zinc-plated

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Different types of Tucker grounding studs with black, yellow and grey plastic caps on white background.

Grounding Studs with Collar Nut

Four different Tucker grounding studs with collar nuts on white background

The pre-assembled flange nut eliminates the need to manually cover the thread before painting. Afterward, the nut can be used for fastening. As with studs featuring plastic caps, this solution provides an optimal ground connection, high torque capacity, and prevents material fatigue. The flange nut can be easily removed and reused after painting.

For grounding electrical components, for fastening components with high torque requirements, and for conductive and non-conductive modules, sensors, and control devices.

Materials:

  • Steel wire grades 6.8 and 8.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire grades A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11

Finishes:

  • Studs: tin-plated, zinc-plated, copper-plated
  • Flange nut: zinc-plated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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Four different Tucker grounding studs with collar nuts on white background

Grounding Studs with Cap Nut

Two Tucker grounding studs with cap nut on white background

The pre-assembled cap nut eliminates the need to manually cover the thread before painting. Afterward, the nut can be used for fastening. Like the other Tucker ground weld studs, this solution provides an optimal ground connection, increased torque capacity, and prevents material fatigue. Here, too, the cap nut can be easily removed and reused after painting.

For grounding electrical components, for fastening components with high torque requirements, and for conductive and non-conductive modules, sensors, and control devices.

Materials:

  • Steel wire grades 6.8 and 8.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire grades A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11

Finishes:

  • Studs: tin-plated, zinc-plated, copper-plated, titanium
  • Flange nut: zinc-plated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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T-Studs

Various Tucker T-Studs in different sizes and surface coatings on white background.

This type of stud, named for its shape, is welded at the shank. The head thus serves as a locking mechanism for metal or plastic fasteners. Due to its dimensions, the T-stud can be used even where installation heights are limited. It is particularly suitable for fasteners that are subjected to high pull-out forces. The studs can be painted and coated with a surface protection against corrosion.

For fastening plastic clips, cable holders, pipe clamps, trim strips, and paneling.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire A2 per DIN 267 Part 11

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated, zinc-plated
  • Additional materials and finishes available upon request

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Various Tucker T-Studs in different sizes and surface coatings on white background.

Eco-Stud

A versatile Tucker Eco-Stud for drawn arc stud welding on white background.

One stud type for all fastening applications. The Eco weld stud is welded to the component at the shank, and its head and shank geometry allow it to be used with a wide variety of component types. The Eco-Stud is particularly suitable for fasteners that are subjected to definable pull-out forces and where assembly tolerances must be compensated for. It can be used even with low installation heights and can be coated with a protective finish to prevent corrosion.

For fastening plastic clips, cable holders, pipe clamps, trim strips, panels, and coverings.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Aluminum ALMG

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated, zinc-plated, titanium
  • Additional materials and finishes available upon request

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A versatile Tucker Eco-Stud for drawn arc stud welding on white background.

Special Studs

Different Tucker special welding studs on white background

Tucker offers a variety of specialty studs for other applications. Metal or plastic components can be secured to the thread using a metal nut; the stud may be designed with or without a chamfer to aid in nut insertion.

Ideal for fastening components, as a replacement for insert screws, unsafe spark-ignition welding studs, and for fastening in areas subject to thermal stress.

Materials:

  • Steel wire 4.8 and 6.8 per DIN ISO 898 Part 1
  • Stainless steel wire A2 and F1 per DIN 267 Part 11
  • Aluminum wire AlMg per DIN EN 1301-2

Finishes:

  • Plain, copper-plated, zinc-plated
  • Other materials and finishes available upon request

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Tucker SWS® (Stud Welding System)

Tucker® stud welding systems with linear motor technology offer a process-monitored welding sequence and precise positioning thanks to the integrated right-angle detection. Their reliability and robust, compact design make them ideal for production processes in a wide range of applications. Tucker® stud welding is therefore ideal for manual as well as semi-automatic or fully automatic production applications.  

The Stanley® Tucker system consists of the following components:  

Controller and Energy Source 

Tucker stud welding controller unit for drawn arc stud welding on white background

The controller is the heart of the SWS system. It controls the welding energy and stud movement. It also enables process monitoring, including documentation in real time. The energy source can be assigned five welding outputs, thus guaranteeing high efficiency and economy. 

TX Control and Power Unit Factsheet

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Feeder 

Tucker stud welding feeding unit for feeding welding studs to the stud welding system.

The feeder units ensure low impact separation of the welding studs and reliable feeding. The feeding process can therefore be fully monitored and event-controlled. 

TF 2X Feeding Unit Factsheet

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Tucker stud welding feeding unit for feeding welding studs to the stud welding system.

Welding Head

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The welding head is suitable for steel applications, gas-assisted welding for aluminum and CrNi materials, and high-strength steels. Low-spatter welding is possible. Depending on the requirements, different options can be individually selected for the applications.

TH 51X Stud Welding Head Factsheet

TH 71X Stud Welding Head Factsheet

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Stud Welding Gun 

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Manual welding guns are available for semi-automatic and manual applications. All Tucker® guns use a linear motor and have an integrated right-angle sensor, which contributes to the quality of the weld.  

Tucker stud welding guns enable both steel and gas-assisted welding of materials such as aluminum or CrNi materials and high-strength steels.  

TGX-S Manual Gun Factsheet

TGX-M Manual Gun Factsheet

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Additional Equipment Options 

The Tucker stud welding surface cleaning system CleanJet

We offer additional technologies and options to improve your production processes and meet complex requirements. Numerous extensions to the Tucker SWS system are available, including:  

  • The  CleanJet surface cleaning system, for example, in aluminum applications  
  • TSD stud diverters to reduce the number of welding tools  
  • The TCS cleaning station increases the service life of welding tools  
  • Hose packages and cable routing systems reduce maintenance intervals  
  • Stud testing tools  

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The Tucker stud welding surface cleaning system CleanJet