CenterLine Resistance Welding Product Guide

1 Resistance WELDINGPRODUCT GUIDERESISTANCE WELDINGPRODUCT Guide (WINDSOR) LIMITEDV ersion over 40 years innovation has been thehallmark of CenterLine (Windsor) Limited,resulting in products and services that bestmeet customer needs and expectations. The CenterLine Electrodes and AlliedProducts Division is dedicated to themanufacture and supply of cold-formedelectrodes, Welding tips and fixtures,adapters, holders, seam Welding wheels,patented weld nut electrodes, specialwelding dies, shunts and cables, and a host of other consumable CenterLine Electrodes Division operates ina modern, highly efficient, well-equippedfacility, managed and operated to meet deliveryand quality expectations on a daily basis.(WINDSOR) LIMITEDDESIGNASSISTANCEMANUFACTURINGEXCE LLENCEINVENTORYSUPPORTThe Complete Joining CompanyDESIGNASSISTANCEC enterLine prides itself on its ability toquickly react to special electrode andfixture needs. With its wealth of applicationexperience, CenterLine can design andmanufacture components that arespecifically suited to unique order to maintain its reputation as aquality supplier, CenterLine continues toinvest in machinery, tooling, and has enabled the company to effectivelyrespond to ever changing maintains an extensiveinventory to guarantee part supply and tosatisfy emergency needs.

2 CenterLine is atrue partner with its customers, constantlyassisting them in fulfilling MATERIALSQUALITY COMMITMENTPRODUCT DIVERSIFICATIONEXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENTSSPECIAL MATERIALSThe variety of materials and coatings used in today s manufactured components cancreate demanding weld conditions. CenterLine can assist in choosing the rightelectrode material to maximize tip life and effectively weld these material options such as tungsten faced tips and assorted classes of coppercan resolve many Welding COMMITMENTB ecause customers depend on CenterLine for quality components, strict adherenceto material and part specification is of primary importance. CenterLine can be reliedupon to consistently supply electrode needs with the quality customers demand DIVERSIFICATIONIn addition to offering an abundance of Resistance Welding consumable products, theCenterLine Electrodes Division is also a manufacturer and supplier of wire weldingcontact tips, insulating materials and bushings, weld gun replacement parts,castings, forgings, shunts, cables, spot Welding machine arms and caps, seamwelding wheels and many other production related items.

3 This diversification trulymakes CenterLine a full service DEVELOPMENTSC enterLine continuously introduces new products to satisfy challenges presented by ourcustomers , CenterLine has combined its proven nut electrode technology with proven sensingtechnology to create the patented Smart Electrodenut detection system. The SmartElectrode System can help you determine if a weld nut is present and in the correctorientation. This diagnostic device provides a reliable method for enhancing the quality ofthe projection Welding process.(WINDSOR) LIMITED1 STUD & WELD NUT ELECTRODESThe Complete Joining CompanyTABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SMART ELECTRODES3 ELECTRODE CAPS4 STANDARD ADAPTERS5 Resistance Welding ELECTRODES6 HOLDERS7 SPOT Welding MACHINE ARMS & CAPS8 SHUNTS & CABLES9 WATER TUBES10 SEAM Welding WHEELS11 GREASE EQUALIZERS12 ACCESSORIES13 REFERENCE DATA14 OTHER PRODUCTSSTUD & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-1 CenterLine manufactures a wide variety of stud & nut Welding electrodes.

4 The high quality design and assembly provides a number of features and benefits including: Accurate on center positioning of pilotless nuts provided automatically. Insulated pin and sleeve prevents pin arcing in the threads. Unit converts from Welding nuts to studs in seconds by removal of pilot pin and/or Welding head. Used by automotive, mass transit, farm implement, stamping and appliance manufacturers. Internal water cooling reduces heat build-up. Minimum StopOuterSleeveWaterConnectorO-RingHex HeadScrewsProjectionsNutStampingWasherWa terConnectorAir ConnectorBase MountStyleEXPLODED VIEWSECTION ASSEMBLY VIEWPinSTUD & WELD NUT ELECTRODESStud & Weld Nut Model Number Breakdown1-2 CODING EXAMPLELENGTHUSE UFOR STANDARD LENGTH (SHOWN BELOW)USE X FOR EXTENDED LENGTH (.50 ( ) LONGER THAN STANDARD LENGTH)BODY STYLEUSE A FOR BASE MOUNTUSE B FOR 4 RW TAPERUSE CFOR 5 RW TAPERUSE D FOR 6 RW TAPERUSE E FOR 7 RW TAPERUSE F FOR 7/8-14 THREADUSE G FOR 1-12 THREADUSE H FOR BASE MOUNT WITH CABLE LUG (17/32" clearance hole for 1/2 screw)USE J FOR BASE MOUNT WITH CABLE LUG (Tapped hole for 1/2-13 screw)USE K FOR BASE MOUNT WITH CONTACT (CL-200-37)SERIESUSE 2 FOR SERIES 2 (.)

5 88 WELD FACE)USE 3 FOR SERIES 3 ( WELD FACE)USE 4 FOR SERIES 4 ( WELD FACE)USE R2 FOR RETRACTABLE PIN SERIES 2 (.88 WELD FACE)USE R3 FOR RETRACTABLE PIN SERIES 3 ( WELD FACE)USE R4 FOR RETRACTABLE PIN SERIES 4 ( WELD FACE)Note: Leave blank if generating a complete nut or stud Welding unit because information iscontained in the pin or head NHPFOR UNIT WITH NO HEAD OR PINUSE GENERATED PIN # FOR COMPLETE NUT Welding UNITUSE GENERATED HEAD # FOR COMPLETE STUD Welding UNITU CR3 NHPS tandard Length with 5 RW Body Style Retractable Series 3 with no Head or Length, Base Mount Style, head #. This describes a complete stud Welding unit. UGGP2A3482700525 Standard Length, 1-12 Threaded Body Style, pin #. This describes a complete nut Welding Length of Series Body StylesSpare Parts List (Not including Pin or Head)Screw Insulator 230-012 Water ConnectorRW-1015 Air ConnectorBF1 Spring StopSpring Water TubeCLT-308-32U2 SPRING037013050U3 & U4 SPRING037025075X2 SPRING037032100X3 & X4 SPRING037034125U2 SPRINGSTOP-U2X2 SPRINGSTOP-X2U3 SPRINGSTOP-U3X3 SPRINGSTOP-X3U4 SPRINGSTOP-U4X4 SPRINGSTOP-X4O-Ring SetCL-206, CL-306, CL-406 Screw Insulator 4 Taper Gauge 4 HJKFGBCDEA**Note: On Body Style B add.

6 25 to length & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-3 Manual Load Weld Nut PinsExample GP2A3482700525 BreakdownPin TypeSeriesNose TypeHole in Stamping Hole in Nut Stamping ThicknessNut ThicknessNumber(3 Dec.) - see note below(3 Dec.) - see note below(2 Dec.)(2 Dec.)NOTE:For B & Cstyle pins, the Hole in Stamping value is the Hole in Nut value ( GP2B2702700525)Part NumberGenerate Your Own Number (Total 14 Characters)PinType DescriptionGPStainless Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airCPCoated, D2 Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airRPRetractable, Stainless Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineKPCoated Retractable, D2 Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineSeries Thread SizeWeld Face DiameterMaximum Hole in Head*Head Height25/8-187/8 ( ) ( ) ( ) *Special weld nut electrodes are available for larger IDs and areas with clearance Type DescriptionAPreferred when locating nut and stamping, no stamping contact during weld, no hole in upper electrodeBPreferred when locating nut only, no stamping contact, no hole in upper electrodeCPreferred when locating nut only, no stamping contact, no hole in upper electrodeDLocates nut at a point on the pin nose.

7 Upper electrode requires clearance hole for pin tipEPreferred when locating nut and stamping, no hole in upper, good for hard to load applicationsNOSE TYPE A NOSE TYPE BNOSE TYPE CNOSE TYPE DNOSE TYPE EEXAMPLEAPPLICATION SIZESCAUTIONMAXIMUM HOLE IN HEADHEADHEIGHTWELD FACE DIAMETERSERIES NUMBERTHREAD SIZEDO NOT select B & C nose typeswhen pilot thickness exceedsstamping IN IN NUTTHICKNESSNON-PILOTED NUT THICKNESSSTUD & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-4 Auto Load Weld Nut PinsPinType DescriptionGAStainless Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airCACoated, D2 Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airRARetractable, Stainless Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineKACoated Retractable, D2 Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineSeries Thread SizeWeld Face DiameterMaximum Hole in Head*Head Height25/8-187/8 ( ) ( ) ( ) *Special weld nut electrodes are available for larger IDs and areas with clearance TypeNPNOSE TYPE NNOSE TYPE PAPPLICATION SIZESCAUTIONP Nose Types OnlyMAXIMUM HOLE IN HEADHEADHEIGHTWELD FACE DIAMETERSERIES NUMBERTHREAD SIZEC aution: If pilot thickness exceeds stampingthickness, please see special application sheetHOLE IN STAMPINGONLY FOR N NOSE IN THICKNESSROUND NUTMEASUREMENT FROM CENTERTO OUTERMOST EDGEE xample GA3N4973570747 BreakdownPin TypeSeriesNoseHole in Stamping Hole in Nut Stamping ThicknessMeasurement from Center toNumberType(3 Dec.)

8 - see note below(3 Dec.) - see note below(2 Dec.)Outermost Edge (2 Dec.)NOTE:For Pstyle pins, the Hole in Stamping value is the Hole in Nut value ( GA3PB3573570747)Part NumberGenerate Your Own Number (Total 14 Characters)STRAIGHTSTRAIGHTFor auto loading nuts where thestamping is being auto loading nuts where the stampingis not being located. Refer to caution NUTNON-PILOTED NUTHEX & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-5 Special Application Auto Load Weld Nut PinsPinType DescriptionGAStainless Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airCACoated, D2 Steel Pin, Supported by spring and/or airRARetractable, Stainless Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineKACoated Retractable, D2 Steel Pin, Movement controlled by Air Pressure only, Special Application please contact CenterLineSeries Thread SizeWeld Face DiameterMaximum Hole in Head*Head Height25/8-187/8 ( ) ( ) ( ) *Special weld nut electrodes are available for larger IDs and areas with clearance TypeMNOSE TYPE MAPPLICATION SIZESCAUTIONFor M Nose Type pins ADD.

9 005 to the pilot THICKNESSROUND NUTMEASUREMENT FROM CENTERTO OUTERMOST EDGEE xample GA3M5073570747 BreakdownPin TypeSeriesNosePilot Diameter + .005 Hole in Nut Stamping ThicknessMeasurement from Center toNumberType(3 Dec.)(3 Dec.)(2 Dec.)Outermost Edge (2 Dec.)Part NumberGenerate Your Own Number (Total 14 Characters)STRAIGHTFor auto loading nuts where the stampingis not being located and pilot thickness isgreater than material NUTMAXIMUM HOLE IN HEADHEADHEIGHTWELD FACE DIAMETERSERIES NUMBERTHREAD SIZEUse Mnose type if pilot thicknessexceeds stamping thickness, and pinis not used to locate NUTHOLE IN & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-6 Nut Welding HeadsSeries Thread SizeWeld Face DiameterMaximum Hole in Head*Head Height25/8-187/8 ( ) ( ) ( ) *Special weld nut electrodes are available for larger IDs and areas with clearance HOLE IN HEADHEADHEIGHTWELD FACE DIAMETERSERIES NUMBERTHREAD SIZEEXAMPLEPART NUMBER INSTRUCTIONSE xample:Z Dimension =.

10 348 Step 1 Establish the major diameter of pin(Z dimension).Step 2 The final 3 digits in the nut Welding head # are represented by the following (.348) + .002 = .350 Step 3 Lastly, insert the result fromStep 2 to the end of theseries part number prefix Nut Welding Head Number Example Series 2 - GH2050T087350Z(.348)Pin # GP2A3482700525 Series Part Number PrefixZ + .002 Specify to 3 decimal Your Own Number (Total 13 Characters)GP2A3482700525GH2050T087352 Series NumberMajor Diameter of Pin (Z dimension)STUD & WELD NUT ELECTRODES1-7 Stud Welding HeadsPART NUMBER INSTRUCTIONSE xample: X Dimension - .75Y Dimension - Dimension - .430 Step 1In this case, X & Yindicates Series 2 however, Zdimension dictates Series 3or 2 The final 3 digits in the stud Welding head # is represented by the following (.430) + .010 = .440 Step 3 Lastly, insert the result fromStep 2 to the end oftheseries part Stud Welding Head Number Example Series 3 - GH3050T125440 XMAXIMUM HOLE IN HEADHEADHEIGHTWELD FACE DIAMETERSERIES NUMBERTHREAD SIZEYZS eries 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series Thread SizeWeld Face DiameterMaximum Hole in Head*Head Height25/8-187/8 ( ) ( ) ( ) *Special weld nut electrodes are available for larger studs and areas with clearance Part Number PrefixZ +.