Since incorporation in 1982, Stud Welding Associates has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of stud welding products in the world. Our commitment to quality products supplied at competitive prices backed by the best possible service is the cornerstone of our philosophy. Products manufactured by Stud Welding Associates comply with all required industry standards such as American Welding Society ANSI / AWS D1.1 Welding Code, British Standards 5950 and 5400, and Canadian Welding Bureau CSA W59 to name just a few. Standard stud products manufactured by Stud Welding Associates are manufactured from ASTM A 108 or ASTMA-496 mild steel or 18/8 stainless steel grades. Other material grades are available upon request. Strict adherence to our quality control procedures registered to ISO 9001 standards insures our customers receive quality products. Furthermore, Stud Welding Associates has complete traceability to mill material test reports and provides its customers with certification of each heat number purchased. We maintain a full range of weld studs, stud welding systems, accessories, and rental equipment in stock at our Elyria manufacturing facility as well as company warehouses across the United States. To provide the best technical support, through our direct sales force and distributor customers, Stud Welding Associates has brought together a resource group of over 40 professionals representing over 600 years of experience in the stud welding industry.