Set Up Guide for Stud Gun for Welding Insul-Twist/Christmas Tree/Rectangular Studs

Follow these step-by-step instructions to properly set up your stud gun to weld Insultwist/Christmas Tree/Rectangular drawn arc studs using heavy and light duty stud guns.

This setup works for Truweld, Proweld, Midwest Fasteners, Erico, and Image stud welder guns.
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STEP 1 - Insert Arc Chuck Adaptor (HD GUNS ONLY)

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STEP 2 - Insert the Rectangular Arc Chuck

Place the Arc Chuck Rectangular into the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor.  Hold the Arc Gun Chuck Adaptor and Arc Chuck Rectangular in one hand and with the other hand lightly hammer or mallet the Arc Chuck Rectangular to ensure it is seated properly.

arc stud gun with rectangular chuck
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STEP 3 - Make the Foot Assembly

Screw the 3/8" Arc Legs into the Small Split Arc Foot.  The recess of the foot should face out.  Leave the screws loose until you make your final plunge adjustment. 

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STEP 4 - Add Ferrule Grip to the Foot

Place the Ferrule Grip - Split into the Arc Foot Split.  Tighten set screws.

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STEP 5 - Add the foot assembly to the gun

Slide the foot assembly into the gun.

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STEP 6 - Insert a Stud

Insert a stud into the Arc Chuck Rectangular.

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STEP 7 - Center the stud in the grip

Adjust the foot assembly so that the stud is in the middle of the Ferrule Grip.  Tighten the leg screws.

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STEP 8 - Adjust the Plunge

Put a ferrule on the end of the stud and make the plunge adjustment of 1/4".  The plunge is the amount of the stud that sticks out past the ferrule grip not including the flux ball.

  • Loosen the leg screws in the gun.
  • Adjust the plunge.
  • Tighten the leg screws in the gun. 

Setup Complete

Your stud welding gun is now properly configured and ready for use. For additional support or questions, contact our technical team.