
Pin
US
WITH FLANGE.FOR SHORT-CYCLEDRAWN ARC WELDING.

| Standard | DIN EN ISO 13918 |
| Welding process | Short-cycle drawn arc welding (Short Cycle) |
| Diameter | Ø 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7.1 / 8 mm |
| Design | US pin with flange |
| Lengths | Depending on diameter |
| Special dimensions | On request |
| materials | Steel 4.8 without copper plating, stainless steel A2-50, aluminium AlMg3 |

US pins with flange from Ø 3 to Ø 8 mm.
US pins with flange
in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13918
| Diameter | Lengths |
|---|---|
| Ø 3 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Ø 4 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Ø 5 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Ø 6 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Ø 7.1 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Ø 8 mm | Depending on diameter, on request |
| Design | US pin with flange, unthreaded |
|---|---|
| Standard | DIN EN ISO 13918 |
| Welding process | Short-cycle drawn arc welding (Short Cycle) |
| Special dimensions | On request |
| Steel | 4.8, without copper plating |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel | A2-50 |
| Aluminium | AlMg3 |
Other materials and customer-specific versions on request.
Details for your enquiry:
US pin, required diameter, length, material and quantity.
US pins for industrial applications

Automotive & vehicle manufacturing

Control cabinet & electrical enclosure manufacturing

Steel furniture & light sheet metal fabrication

Machinery & plant engineering

Shipbuilding

Ventilation, air conditioning & equipment manufacturing

Stud welding
with short-cycle drawn arc welding
Equipment for
US pins
Frequently asked questions
about US pins
Which diameters and lengths are available for US pins?
The US pin is defined in DIN EN ISO 13918 in nominal diameters Ø 3, Ø 4, Ø 5, Ø 6, Ø 7.1 and Ø 8 mm. Available lengths depend on the diameter. Special dimensions are possible on request.
Which applications are suitable for US pins?
Typical application areas include the automotive supply industry and control cabinet manufacturing. US pins are suitable for both manual and automated welding processes.
Which standard defines the US pin?
The US pin is defined as stud type US in DIN EN ISO 13918.
Which units and welding guns are suitable for US pins?
Suitable stud welders and welding guns are those designed for short-cycle drawn arc welding and the relevant pin diameter.
Which welding process is the US pin intended for?
The US pin is intended for short-cycle drawn arc stud welding.
Which materials are available for US pins?
US pins are available from bsk + BTV in steel 4.8 without copper plating, stainless steel A2-50 and aluminium AlMg3.
What is the function of the flange on the US pin?
The US pin has a flange at the welding end. This is part of the welding element’s geometry intended for short-cycle stud welding.
Are special dimensions available?
Yes. In addition to standard versions, pins can be manufactured for special requirements by agreement.




