Weld Washers For Metal Deck

Metal deck is often installed using arc spot welds either with or without weld washers.
Weld washers for metal deck. Weld washers are recommended for welding in deck panels thinner than 0 028 inches. Metal deck supply provides weld washers metal deck weld washers metal decking weld washers form deck weld washers deck weld washers decking weld washers. Weld washers used on 22ga or thicker steel may actually create a lower quality weld due to heat sinking and are not to be used or specified. Call and order today.
An excellent reference for additional information is the sdi white paper arc puddle welds and weld washers for attachments in steel deck available for free download from the sdi website. When metal deck is to be welded to supports the effective fusion area is at least 1 2 in. Western metal deck 616 s. Ontario ca 91762 909 467 2016.
Weld washers per the sdi construction manual are required when welding metal thicknesses equal to or less than 24 gauge however are not recommend for steel deck heavier or thicker than 22ga. Weld washers available for metal deck applications available as follows.