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.
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.
| 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 Studs with Cap combine permanent welded attachment with protected grounding surfaces, making them suitable for painted assemblies requiring dependable electrical connections.
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.
Once the protective cap is removed, the paint-free washer face and threads provide an effective attachment point for electrical ground terminals.
Designed primarily for Short Cycle stud welding, these ground studs are installed using the ARC Short Cycle process for automotive and industrial applications.
The Standard ARC welding process may also be used without a ceramic ferrule. Gas shielding is recommended regardless of the welding process selected.
Available in copper- or nickel-plated mild steel as well as 18-8 stainless steel to suit different grounding and manufacturing requirements.
Supplied with or without factory-installed protective caps, allowing manufacturers to select the configuration that best fits their production process.
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.