Understanding what sets apart two steel weld guns isn’t a skill that is learned overnight. In fact, for many welding professionals, the quality of something like a steel weld gun may not be obvious until they use it in the field. But even a day-one welder can find a high-quality steel weld gun for their Read More…

As great as it would be, you cannot possibly wake up one day with all the knowledge of a master welder. Even the greatest professional welders had to start somewhere, and that somewhere can be overwhelming for new professionals. Understanding the differences among different kinds of stud-welding equipment, applying your new skills on live work Read More…

Welding safety on active construction sites is no joke; however, with incredibly tight deadlines and high-activity work sites, basic safety can easily take a backseat in favor of speed. Yet, there are some aspects of welding safety that simply can’t be sacrificed, even in the most hectic workplace. Having trustworthy, quality equipment is a great Read More…

The history of welding consists of a wide range of tools, materials, methods, and norms, but modern welding as we know it relies on the power of steel. Working with steel welding products, such as steel weld studs, is a certainty for professional welders. In fact, steel makes up the foundation of professional welding and Read More…

Power supplies aren’t exactly one-size-fits-all tools in the world of CD stud welding. Along with the different types of power supplies, namely, generators, transformers, and inverters, among others, other considerations must also be taken into account, such as voltage and portability. Your power supplies have to be strong enough to power your tools, but carefully Read More…

Hobby welding and professional welding alike can be completely undone by improperly selected fastening systems. Whether it’s the welding method, the base materials, or the quality of the tools at play, working with a systemic mismatch will stop any welding project in its tracks. Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) provides in-depth, professional welding support and materials Read More…

Our society as a whole stands on the shoulders of welding. Everything from our cars and homes to our food production and hospitals relies on industrial welding to make it run. Thanks to the huge breadth of construction projects that are always in progress in the West, becoming a professional industrial welder is a field Read More…

Construction welding is a deceptively complicated field. For example towering concrete skyscrapers and convention halls that boast intricate designs have a need for incredible stability. Also, in the midst of most modern construction welding projects are handcrafts studs and bar anchors that provide additional support just below the surface. Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) is proud Read More…

Working as a sanitary welding professional means centering your work on precision, consistency, and ultimately, perfection. While a clean, smooth weld is the goal in just about every welding job, in food-grade welding it’s not an option. This means that your welding tools have to constantly live up to your manual skills. An unexpected fluctuation Read More…

When it comes to safety and quality, welding gear isn’t the kind of equipment that you can take for granted. Even the most skilled welder in the world is only as effective as their worst piece of gear, and this is doubly true for safety standards. Finding a reliable source of high-tier welding gear is Read More…