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Why Did the Titanic Sink? It Wasn’t Just the Iceberg: It Was the Rivets
When we search for why the Titanic sank, the first things we find are the iceberg, the speed, the lack of lifeboats. But what doesn’t usually appear in the top results is that the true Achilles’ heel of the most famous ship in history was something much smaller: the rivets that held the hull plates […]
Welding Studs vs Insertable Studs: Which One is Best for Your Project?
We have over three decades of experience specializing in industrial fastening, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Every project has its own unique requirements, and choosing between a welding stud and an insertable stud can save you a lot of headaches (or cause them if you get it […]
Rivets and Rivet Nuts: Technical Guide for Riveted Joints
Riveted joints are a permanent fastening solution that allows materials to be assembled through the controlled deformation of a rivet, without the need for heat. This system offers significant advantages over welding: it prevents heat distortion, allows dissimilar materials to be joined, and its quality can be inspected visually immediately. Types of Rivets and Their […]
Welding vs. Bolts vs. Rivets: Which one fails first?
Welding, bolts, or rivets: Which joint resists best when everything shakes? An analysis from fatigue and fracture perspective. In the previous two posts, we discussed practical advantages: when to use welded studs and when rivets are irreplaceable. But today we’re getting to the heart of the matter: What happens when these joints age, vibrate, or […]
How to Choose the Right Stud Welding System for Your Industrial Application
Stud welding is a technology widely used in industry to fasten metal elements to sheets or structures without the need for drilling. This system allows studs, pins or fasteners to be joined directly to a metal surface through a controlled welding process that creates a permanent and highly resistant joint. Unlike traditional fastening systems such […]
Removes vs. Bolts: Cases where rivets are the best option
n the previous post, we started an interesting debate: “Why welded studs are gaining ground on rivets and conventional fasteners“. We talked about execution speed, the absence of drilling, and how this technology is revolutionizing industrial and naval construction engineering. In engineering practice, selecting the correct fastener is a critical design decision. Although bolts offer […]
Why welded studs are gaining ground over rivets and conventional fastenings
In recent years, rivets have been losing ground to studs. The reason is simple: studs are faster to install, more economical, and require less maintenance. But within the world of studs, there is more variety than it seems. There are threaded studs, plain studs, internally threaded studs, insulation pins, earthing terminals, and even special parts […]
The importance of welding in the correct position
We’ve been seeing it for years. Projects that start well, new equipment, experienced operators, and suddenly, studs that fail. They don’t fail at the moment of welding. They fail days later, when everything is assembled, when no one expects it to happen. Stud welding is not like conventional welding. When the arc fuses the base […]
Confusing Arc Welding with Capacitor Discharge Welding: The Mistake That Costs Thousands of Euros
The BEARFIX catalog is clear on this matter. While the LBS and PRO-C series are listed under the heading «Capacitor Discharge Stud Welding Machines», the PRO-D and PRO-I series appear as «Ceramic Arc and Short Arc Stud Welding Units». They are not the same. They do not serve the same function. And choosing incorrectly can […]
How to Choose the Type of Mechanical Fastening for Your Project?
Selecting the appropriate metal joining process is fundamental, as it affects the structural viability of the project. There are several aspects to consider when deciding on the best joining method. Welded joints and riveted joints are two popular methods of permanent metal joining. Depending on the project, both welding and riveting have their pros and […]
