Carbon steels have a wide range of uses from paneling and large equipment fabrication to precision cutting tools. The extent of carbon steel uses is largely due to the widely varying carbon content that can exist in a steel type. From carbon contents as low as 0.12% to as high as 2.1%, carbon steel offers Read More…

When it comes to manufacturing products that demand high-quality fast welding operations, stud welding is the best option for a wide range of sizes and materials. While CD stud welding is great  for connecting thin components quickly and with little marking on the weld-opposite part side, drawn arc stud welding is a key process for Read More…

Welding of all kinds is one of the most innovative modern technological developments for metal working. Today, even within the welding field, capabilities and equipment have expanded in leaps and bounds with advanced services in automated welding, capacitor discharge (CD) welding, and much more. At Northland Fastening Systems, we specialize in stud welding operations including Read More…

Arc welding is a type of stud welding technique with specific applications we’ll cover in this article. In today’s post, we’ll show you why arc welding is so effective, which materials it works best for, and provide recommendations for using arc welding based on the job, industry, and more. Before we dive into arc welding Read More…

The food industry is a fast-paced field that’s required to meet the strictest standards for health, sanitation, storage, and production. Whether you work in the restaurant business, food packaging, a grocery store, or otherwise, you face daily challenges that are helped along by reliable, long-lasting equipment. The last thing anyone working in the food industry Read More…

The modern world relies on electricity. Nowhere is a strong, reliable electrical connection more essential than in industrial and commercial settings where workers depend on the power to complete their tasks appropriately and safely on a daily basis. In addition to the physical wiring that provides electrical currents, building systems also require electrical enclosures to maintain appropriate Read More…

Designing a commercial kitchen or food-service processing facility requires careful planning to ensure all materials and construction techniques meet safe food-handling standards. Standards from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) must be diligently followed depending on the type of food being handled, processed or served. If you’re Read More…

If you’ve read our previous blog, you know that stud welding comes in handy for a variety of situations. Whether you plan to build a boat, an apartment complex, or a bridge, stud welding strengthens your application. But did you know that you can use multiple techniques to weld studs? The two most common methods Read More…

Rising 630 feet above the Mississippi River, St. Louis’s Gateway Arch stands as a modern structure that memorializes the city’s place in American history. The arch symbolizes two important aspects of the American spirit: the adventurous bravery evident in the numerous travelers who headed West through St. Louis and the technical prowess of designers, builders, Read More…

As a commercial contractor, you want your projects to stay sound, stable, and secure despite the heavy loads they bear. Consequently, you have to rely on a variety of techniques to mount, attach, and support each piece of equipment or hardware. Although you could turn to any number of welding methods to finish your next Read More…