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Stud-Welding Equipment: The Pros and Cons of New versus Used
September 23, 2024
Professional stud welders get the job done whether their equipment is in mint condition or a bit “well loved,” but choosing the right tool for the job can still take some deliberation. At...
Welding Equipment Failures While on the Job
June 24, 2024
Welders never expect their equipment to fail, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. Being prepared for work problems is ideal, but unless your welding equipment is pushing 60 and rusty, it’s...
Proper Welding Protective Gear Stops Welder’s Flash befor...
April 22, 2024
Your eyes are one of the strongest tools in your repertoire as a professional welder, but without proper precautions, it’s all too easy to end up with temporary or permanent vision damage while on...
Stud Welding Cables in Your Welding Gear Arsenal
April 15, 2024
Just about every welding project going on today is carried on the back of high-quality cables. Cables that run across job sites, up several stories, down into the recesses of new builds, and beyond....
Repair Services for All of Your Essential Welding Gear
March 14, 2024
Maintaining your welding gear is a vital part of the professional welding process, but in some cases, you might hit a snag that requires more than some basic TLC. At Northland Fastening Systems...
Selecting Stud Welding Products to Suit Every Job
December 11, 2023
Stud welders are powerful tools in projects that benefit from high-speed precision, also known as most welding projects. But choosing a stud welder that is best suited to your needs requires some...
Correct Welding Gear Can Maximize Your Weld Consistency
December 4, 2023
A weld is only as good as its smallest parts, and at Northland Fastening Systems (NFS), we work to ensure that all of our welding accessories are the highest quality possible, regardless of size. We...
Welding Equipment for Every Material
November 13, 2023
The diversity of materials in custom welding often calls for specialized equipment. Materials vary significantly in their properties and requirements—and choosing the correct equipment plays a key...
Fastening Systems for Every Industrial Build
October 23, 2023
Fastening systems are the unsung heroes of modern construction and industrial manufacturing, providing the backbone for the structures and products we rely on daily. These systems offer a diverse...
How to Choose the Correct Cable for Your Stud Welding Equ...
September 18, 2023
Stud welding offers several advantages to manufacturers across different industries. Not only is it a powerful fastening system that can connect studs to a surface with clean, quick results, but stud...
Applications of the Stud Welding Process for the Marine I...
August 14, 2023
For over 100 years, stud welding has been a mainstay of the marine industry and for a wide variety of naval vessels. The first uses of stud welding to build seaworthy ships began in the early 1900s...
Advantages of Automated Welding Equipment on a Downstream...
July 17, 2023
For fastening sheet metal and other steel parts, no better choice can be made than stud welding. Stud welding operations can quickly install studs in a wide range of diameters and lengths, resulting...