Regardless of the type of stud welding process used, stainless steel studs can be an ideal choice for many different types of jobs and applications. Threaded studs simply indicate that the shaft of the stud is threaded, or is able to accept a nut to allow the ability to tighten or mate two materials together.
These threaded studs come in a full range of diameters and lengths to suit the needs of any application.
Why Threaded?
With stainless steel threaded studs, it is possible to choose a style where the thread runs from the head all the way along the shaft of the fastener. There are also pitch diameter studs that are threaded, but the threading only goes part of the way from the end of the fastener to the head. This leaves an unthreaded space between the head and where the threads start.
This design does create some use considerations. It is important that combined height of two parts that are to be fastened or mated is at least the same amount or more than the unthreaded area. This allows the nut to thread down the necessary distance to tighten fully for a complete hold. The pitch diameter thread, due to the lack of threading, is slightly stronger as it is uniformly thicker where shear force is most problematic.
Why Stainless?
The use of stainless steel threaded studs for indoor and outdoor construction is largely due to the durability and resistance of the alloy itself. Stainless steel is naturally corrosion resistant and doesn’t rust, pit or discolor like other alloys exposed to the same environments.
There are some types of stainless steel threaded studs that are more suited for high corrosion environments than others. Choosing the correct alloy will be critical when marine environments or corrosive chemicals are a concern before, during and after construction.
