Special Types

Weld Nuts

A weld nut is a specialized fastener designed with a pre-formed nut body and integral welding projections or a weldable flange. It is permanently attached to a metal surface through welding, creating a robust, load-bearing threaded point that is integral to the assembly.

Product details

Typical Applications:

Automotive & Transportation: Widely used in vehicle frames, chassis components, and body panels to create durable threaded attachments for subsequent assembly.
Sheet Metal Fabrication: Essential in electrical enclosures, control cabinets, and machinery guards where a strong threaded ｉｎｓｅｒｔ is needed in thin-gauge metal.
Heavy Equipment & Structures: Provides reliable threaded points in structural frames, railings, and agricultural machinery that must withstand high vibration and load.

Our Product & Custom Capabilities:
We supply weld nuts in various configurations, including projection weld nuts and flange weld nuts, to suit different welding processes and design requirements. Our customization focuses on:

Material & Specification: Carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel, manufactured to meet industry standards such as DIN, ISO, or customer drawings.
Design & Geometry: Custom thread sizes (metric or imperial), pilot hole dimensions, flange diameter, and projection design for optimal weld quality and strength.
Surface Treatment: Plain finish for welding, or pre-plated options like zinc plating to match specific corrosion protection needs of the final assembly.

Our weld nuts provide a permanent and reliable threaded solution, ensuring assembly integrity and streamlining production in welded fabrications. APEX delivers the precision and consistency required for automated and manual welding processes.