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Headed Concrete Anchors

Southern Stud Weld offers headed concrete anchors, including deformed concrete anchors, in various sizes and options in low-carbon steel and weldable stainless steel. These weld studs anchor steel components into concrete, securing steel plates, frames, and structures with high-strength mechanical fastening that resists pulling and sliding. For help finding a weld stud solution for your project, contact us.

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What are Headed Concrete Anchors?

Headed concrete anchors, also known as concrete anchor studs, are large, unthreaded metal fasteners that have a flat, enlarged head on one end. Welded to steel using the drawn arc stud welding process, these weld studs can embed plates, structural steel members, slabs, and walls into concrete. The anchor end is cast inside poured or precast concrete while the head provides the mechanical interlock.

Headed Concrete Anchor Stud Sizes

Choosing the right headed concrete anchor stud depends on the application and the required embedment. We stock headed concrete anchors in the following sizes:
 
  • 1/4” x 1-18”
  • 1/4” x 2-11/16”
  • 1/4” x 3-1/8”
  • 1/4” x 4-1/8”
  • 3/8” x 2-1/8”
  • 3/8” x 2-11/16”
  • 3/8” x 3-1/8”
  • 3/8” x 4-1/8”
  • 3/8” x 5-1/8”
  • 3/8” x 6-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 2-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 2-5/8”
  • 1/2” x 3-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 3-5/8”
  • 1/2” x 4-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 5-5/16”
  • 1/2” x 6-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 8-1/8”
  • 1/2” x 10-3/16”
 

Headed Concrete Anchors vs. Shear Connectors

Headed concrete anchors and shear connectors share the same style, but they differ by diameter. For studs below 3/4” diameter, they are headed concrete anchors, while studs above 3/4” are typically categorized as shear connectors. Terminology can vary for these specific weld studs; sometimes they are wholly referred to as concrete anchors.

Applications of Headed Concrete Anchor Studs

Typically used in construction, headed concrete anchors provide a reliable, non-slip, non-sliding mechanical fastening solution for steel-to-concrete anchoring applications. They are generally used for embedding:
  • Plates
  • Wall connections
  • Column/base plates

Contact Us for Concrete Anchor Weld Studs Today

With over 40 years of experience, Southern Stud Weld is an innovative provider of drawn arc stud welding solutions, including weld studs, equipment, and accessories to meet your needs. We offer one of the most comprehensive inventories of weld studs, with a wide range of solutions to support your stud welding projects. Contact Southern Stud Weld with your questions or request a quote to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions About Headed Concrete Anchors

To help find the right weld stud for your application requirements, we provide some answers to frequently asked questions about headed concrete anchors:

What are headed concrete anchors used for?

Headed concrete anchors are used to anchor steel components in concrete. They support a range of construction applications, including embedding plates, frames, and structures.

What is the difference between a headed concrete anchor and a shear connector?

The primary difference between headed concrete anchors and shear connectors is their diameters. Headed concrete anchors feature diameters smaller than 3/4”.

What sizes are headed concrete anchors available in?

Headed concrete anchors are available in 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” diameters, and range from 1-1/18” to 10-3/16” in length.

How are headed concrete anchors welded?

Headed concrete anchors are welded using the drawn arc stud welding process.