Stud Welders for Sale

The price of a stud welder can vary significantly depending on several factors. Things like the type of stud welder, it's power output, welding capacity, brand, and additional features can all affect costs.

As a rough estimate, CD stud welders suitable for light-duty applications start at around £800 for a good quality, used machine, while high-end, heavy duty drawn arc stud welders with higher welding capacities can cost nearly £30,000.00.

Consider factors such as warranty coverage and customer support to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Only need a stud welder for one job? Ask us about hire.

Not always. Most capacitor discharge (CD) units, and some smaller drawn arc machines, run on a single-phase supply. Larger drawn arc machines and shear stud welders need a three-phase supply to deliver the high current that large-diameter studs and shear connectors take. Check the input supply on each listing, or ask our team which machines suit the power on your site.

Yes. CD stud welders are compact enough to carry by hand, which suits site work, maintenance and smaller fabrication jobs. Drawn arc and shear stud units are heavier and usually move on wheels or a trolley, but they’re still built for site use on construction and deck welding. Browse our stud welders in stock, or ask our team about a specific job.

The stud welding process is commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries for applications such as attaching metal studs to steel beams, plates, or structures.

View a demo weld with one of our sold Nelson Nelweld 6000 drawn arc machines.

Yes, a stud welder can work on aluminium, but the specific type of stud welder and welding process used may vary depending on the application and the thickness of the aluminium material.

When welding aluminium with a stud welder, it’s essential to consider the following factors:

• Equipment compatibility
• Welding parameters
• Material preparation
• Weld testing and inspection

With the right equipment, welding parameters, and techniques, a stud welder can be used effectively to weld aluminium studs to aluminium workpieces, providing strong and reliable connections in various industrial applications.

Weld studs are metal fasteners made to be welded straight onto a workpiece with a stud welder, giving a permanent fixing with no drilling or extra nuts and bolts. The main types are threaded studs, for bolting components on afterwards; shear connectors, used in steel and concrete construction; and plain pins, such as insulation pins. Our stud welding guide covers each type.

Stud welding fuses a metal stud, pin or fastener to a metal workpiece in a single shot, from one side, with no drilling or tapping. Our stud welding guide explains how it works and the difference between drawn arc and CD stud welding.

In short: prepare the surface, load the stud (and a ceramic ferrule for drawn arc), set the weld time and current or voltage, hold the gun square to the work and trigger the weld. Our step-by-step guide to using a stud welder covers each stage, including how to check the weld.