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Short Cycle Ground Stud W/ Cap

Short Cycle Ground Studs with Cap are designed to provide reliable grounding points for automotive and industrial assemblies using the ARC Short Cycle stud welding process. The protective plastic cap shields the threads and washer face during paint operations, helping maintain a clean electrical contact surface after installation.

Complete Stud Welding supplies Short Cycle Ground Studs with or without pre-installed caps, along with compatible chucks and welding accessories to support production grounding applications.

  • Without Cap
  • With Cap
  • Designed for ARC Short Cycle Welding
  • Protective Paint Masking Cap
  • Available With or Without Cap Installed
  • Mild Steel & 18-8 Stainless Steel Options

Product Overview

Short Cycle Ground Studs with Cap provide dependable welded grounding points while protecting the threads and washer face throughout paint and finishing operations. Once the cap is removed, a clean grounding surface is available for electrical connections.

Designed for automotive, industrial, and electrical grounding applications, these studs are supplied with matching chuck and collet options to ensure accurate installation and repeatable welding performance.

Short Cycle Ground Stud W/ Cap Specifications

Product Type: Short Cycle Ground Stud W/ Cap
Welding Process: ARC Short Cycle, Standard ARC (Application Dependent)
Gas Shielding: Recommended for all welding processes
Thread Sizes: M6-1.00, M8-1.25
Thread Length: 0.472"
Weld Base Diameter: 0.317" (M6), 0.390" (M8)
Collar Diameter: 0.550", 0.591"
Washer Face Diameter: 0.460"
Materials: Mild Steel (Copper or Nickel Plated), 18-8 Stainless Steel
Standard Adjustable Chuck: CN Series
Long Style Adjustable Chuck: CM Series
EURO Collet (1.80"): CDBS Series

Standard Accessories

Thread Size Thread Length (L) Weld Base Diameter (D) Collar Diameter (T) Washer Face Diameter (W) Standard Adjustable Chuck Long Style Adjustable Chuck EURO Collet
M6-1.00 0.472 0.317 0.550 0.460 CN-006M CM-006M CDBS-006M
M8-1.25 0.472 0.390 0.591 0.460 CN-008M CM-008M CDBS-008M

Accessory Notes: For chucks and collets used to weld studs with the protective cap installed, contact Complete Stud Welding.

Short Cycle Ground Stud W/ Cap Features

Short Cycle Ground Studs with Cap combine permanent welded attachment with protected grounding surfaces, making them suitable for painted assemblies requiring dependable electrical connections.

Paint Protection

The removable plastic cap shields the threads and washer face during paint operations, helping preserve clean contact surfaces for grounding after the cap is removed.

Ground Connection

Once the protective cap is removed, the paint-free washer face and threads provide an effective attachment point for electrical ground terminals.

ARC Compatible

Designed primarily for Short Cycle stud welding, these ground studs are installed using the ARC Short Cycle process for automotive and industrial applications.

Welding Options

The Standard ARC welding process may also be used without a ceramic ferrule. Gas shielding is recommended regardless of the welding process selected.

Material Choices

Available in copper- or nickel-plated mild steel as well as 18-8 stainless steel to suit different grounding and manufacturing requirements.

Installation Options

Supplied with or without factory-installed protective caps, allowing manufacturers to select the configuration that best fits their production process.

Protect Every Ground Connection

Looking for Short Cycle Ground Studs with the appropriate thread size, cap configuration, or welding accessories? Complete Stud Welding can assist you in identifying the perfect grounding solution for both automotive and industrial applications.