DRAWN ARC STUD WELDING SYSTEMS


These drawn arc stud welding systems weld fasteners by striking an arc, then lifting the fastener and then plunging the fastener into the molten material after a specified time. These systems use a ceramic ferrule to contain the molten material or can use an inert gas as a shield. They can weld studs from 1/4" diameter to 1 1/4", according to the power source in the welding machine. These systems have adjustments for weld current and lift time. The current and lift functions are used to adjust the welder to weld different diameter studs.  

Southern Stud Weld Inc. distributes models from the following manufacturers:

 

PROWELD

SOYER

ARC-800

BMK-12

ARC-1200

BMK-16

ARC-1850

BMK-16i

ARC-3000

 


Pro Weld International

ARC Stud Welding Systems

Southern Stud Weld is proud to be a distributor for Pro Weld stud welding equipment. These reliable stud welding systems are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. These systems feature built in chuck savers, auto safety shutdown, diagnostic LED's and precise weld time and current controls.
ARC-800ProWeld ARC-800
Solid State, Single Phase Stud Welding System

Specifications
Height 34"
Width 14"
Depth 14.5"
Weight 150 lbs.

Input Power Requirements
Voltage 208/230/460 VAC
Fusing 100/100/50 Amps
Single Phase 60 Hz

Output
90 Amps @ 40VDC

Stud Capacity #10 thru 1/2"

Features
Plug in solid state circuitry accessible from rear door. Continuous current control from 250 to 900 Amps. Continuous time control from .05 to .7 seconds.
System comes complete with solid state power supply, 25 ft. of 1/0 ground cable with clamp, 50ft. of 1/0 combination cable and light duty gun with legs and foot piece.

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Manual in PDF format


ProWeld ARC-1200ARC-1200
Solid State, Three Phase Stud Welding System

Specifications
Height 27.5"
Width 17"
Depth 22"
Weight 194 lbs.

Input Power Requirements
Voltage 230/460/575 VAC 3 Phase 60 Hz.
Fusing 100/60/50 Delay type
Three Phase 60 Hz

Output
1300 Amps

Stud Capacity #10 thru 5/8"

Description
This unit is a compact and portable stud welding power supply capable of welding studs thru 5/8" diameter weld base. The fully regulated power supply which operates on three phase power produces a smooth, stable welding arc. Both the weld time and weld current are infinitely adjustable for preciseness and repeatability.
For maximum flexibility the weld time can be switched between two ranges. The expanded short time range provides fine adjustment of the weld time for special short cycle applications such as welding to thin materials.

A specially designed electronic gun control circuit has been incorporated to increase the overall reliability. If a fault condition occurs due to a shorted gun solenoid or a faulty control cable, the circuit will prevent gun re-triggering and eliminate damage to the printed circuit board.

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Manual in PDF format


ProWeld ARC-1850ARC-1850
Multi-Purpose Welding Power Supply

Specifications
Height 27.25"
Width 22.75"
Depth 37"
Weight 500 lbs.

Input Power Requirements
Voltage 230/460/575 VAC 3 Phase 60 Hz.
Fusing 175/90/80 VAC

ARC Gun Output
1800 Amps @ 44VDC

Stud Capacity #10 thru 7/8"

Description
The ARC-1850 is a state-of-the-art constant current stud welding power supply, capable of stick welding and arc air gouging. Mig welding feature is available. This system also has a dual gun option available.
Both weld time and current are infinitely adjustable for maximum versatility in today's demanding manufacturing environment.

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Manual in PDF format


ProWeld ARC-3000ARC-3000
Multi-Purpose Welding Power Supply

Specifications
Height 36"
Width 28"
Depth 40"
Weight 950 lbs.

Input Power Requirements
Voltage 230/460/575 VAC 3 Phase 60 Hz.
Fusing 400/200/180 VAC

ARC Gun Output
3000 Amps @ 44VDC

Stud Capacity 1/4" thru 1 1/4"

Description
The ARC-3000 is a fully regulated stud welding power supply that is available in single or dual gun version. Both versions have the constant output feature that allows the unit to be used as a power source that can operate external stud welding control units. An added feature in the ARC-3000 is the ability to dial in the desired weld time and current before even making a weld. By selecting the setup mode, the weld time and current can be adjusted and displayed on the front panel digital meters.

A specially designed electronic gun control circuit has been incorporated to increase the overall reliability. If a fault condition occurs due to a shorted gun solenoid or a faulty control cable, the circuit will prevent gun re-triggering and eliminate damage to the printed circuit board.

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Manual in PDF format


 Soyer Stud Welding Drawn Arc and Short-Cycle Equipment

 

Since January 1, 1970 Soyer Stud Welding has been developing, producing, selling and servicing stud welding devices. These products guarantee top quality in technology, compact design and safety. Southern Stud Weld is proud to be a distributor for this state-of-the-art stud welding equipment.  All of these machines feature microprocessor control to assure consistent weld parameters. 

Soyer drawn arc and short-cycle stud welding equipment uses the latest in control technology to guarantee absolute uniformity and reproducibility of the functional sequence. The consistent weld parameters produce consistent results and save time and money in your manufacturing application. 

The Soyer systems are designed using a modular concept. This allows the equipment to work with different welding guns, automatic welding heads, feeders, and positioning systems to provide a solution to your welding application. 


Short-cycle drawn arc welding uses the same basic principle as drawn arc welding, however, with the ability to weld with large currents and short time periods. This allows these systems to weld short cycle studs that cost less than the flux loaded drawn arc weld studs. These machines also will allow the use of shielding gas, instead of the ceramic ferrules. These systems can also use the ceramic ferrules if necessary. 

 


BMK-12W  Stud Welding System

The BMK-12 stud welder is very user friendly. Weld parameters are set using a membrane keyboard and display.  Microprocessor control and programmability assures consistent weld sequences. This machine automatically controls inert shielding gas delivery to the weld zone. The 800 amp power source can weld fasteners up to 3/8" diameter. This system features the ability to adjust the pre-arc time to weld to dirty or oily surfaces. The amount of shielding gas that flows prior to welding is also adjustable. The unit has advanced safety features to protect the operator. The lift and pre-arc functions can be tested without welding current. The system can be fitted with a module to support automatic or semi automatic stud feeding. The system can also be controlled via a CNC interface.       

 

The PH-3N is the standard gun for the BMK-12 Stud Welder

BMK-12 Specifications
Weld Range: #6 - 3/8" (M3-M12) with Steel, Stainless steel, and Brass. Aluminum, depending on base material
Welding Process: Drawn Arc, Short-Cycle Drawn Arc, with ceramic ferrules or inert shielding gas. 
Standard Gun: PH-3 w/ gas foot
Welding Current: 800 Amp
Welding Time: 1 - 1,000 ms
Duty Cycle: Up to 30 studs/minute, depending on stud diameter 
Mains supply: 3 phase 400 VAC (other voltage upon request) 
Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 18 (w x h x d)
Weight: 95 lbs

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Special Features of the BMK-12

Manual in PDF format


BMK-16W  Stud Welding System

The BMK-16 stud welder is very powerful, but compact and portable. Weld parameters are set using a membrane keyboard and display. Unlike the 2 models shown above, the BMK-16 allows adjustment of all the weld parameters including the weld current. Microprocessor control and programmability assures consistent weld sequences. This machine automatically controls inert shielding gas delivery to the weld zone. The 1000 amp adjustable and regulated power source can weld fasteners up to 5/8" diameter with reduced base. This system features the ability to adjust the pre-arc time to weld to dirty or oily surfaces. The amount of shielding gas that flows prior to welding is also adjustable. The unit has advanced safety features to protect the operator. The lift and pre-arc functions can be tested without welding current. The system can be fitted with a module to support automatic or semi automatic stud feeding. The system can also be controlled via a CNC interface.       

 

The BMK-16 Stud Welding System also has the process-monitoring quality control system as an option. The welding parameters are measured by the system and are printed out via external software. The system can also detect if the parameters are out of  a set range and set off an error condition. This will alert the operator of a potential problem weld and allow the operator to correct the situation. This saves time and money, and may be a requirement for ISO 9001 quality assurance programs. 

 

The new PH-2L is the standard gun for the BMK-16 Stud Welder

BMK-16 Specifications
Weld Range: #6 - 1/2" (M3-M13) with Steel, Stainless steel, and Brass. Aluminum, depending on base material
Welding Process: Drawn Arc, Short-Cycle Drawn Arc, with ceramic ferrules or inert shielding gas. 
Standard Gun: PH-2L (gas or ceramic) 
Welding Current: 300 - 1000 Amp, adjustable and regulated
Welding Time: 1 - 1,000 ms
Duty Cycle: Up to 30 studs/minute, depending on stud diameter 
Mains supply: 3 phase 400 VAC (other voltage upon request) 
Dimensions: 16 x 11 x 22 (w x h x d) without handles
Weight: 150 lbs

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Special Features of the BMK-16 

Manual in PDF format


BMK-16i Stud Welding System

The Soyer BMK-16i inverter stud welding system from Southern Stud Weld Inc. is a multifunctional machine capable of stud welding, electrode welding, and GTAW. It has an inverter power supply design. The user can adjust welding parameters using the membrane keyboard and liquid crystal display. The stud welding system can make up to 5/8-in.-dia. stud welds with a reduced base. The system also includes automatic control of shielding gas and can be interfaced to automatic welding heads, feeding systems, CNCs, and programmable logic controllers. It can be used to weld stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and brass. 

 

The new PH-2L is the standard gun for the BMK-16 Stud Welder

BMK-16i Specifications
Weld Range: #6 - 5/8" (M3-M16) with Steel, Stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, aluminum and brass
Welding Process: Drawn Arc, Short-Cycle Drawn Arc, with ceramic ferrules or inert shielding gas. 
Standard Gun: PH-2L (gas or ceramic) 
Welding Current: 400 - 1000A, adjustable and regulated with stud welding
Welding Time: 10 - 1,000 ms
Duty Cycle: Up to 50 studs/minute, depending on stud diameter 
Mains supply: 3 phase 400 VAC - 50/60Hz - 32 A (other voltage upon request) 
Dimensions: 320 x 355 x 650mm (w x h x d) without handles
Weight: 75 lbs

Specification Sheet in PDF format

Special Features of the BMK-16i 

Manual in PDF format