SHEAR CONNECTOR STUD 19X150MM WITH SHIELDS - PER 50

Heavy-Duty Welded Shear Studs for Composite Steel-Concrete Construction

Product Overview

This pack of 50 Shear Connector Studs (19mm diameter x 150mm length) with ceramic ferrules (shields) is engineered for composite construction applications where structural steel beams need a secure mechanical bond with concrete slabs. Manufactured to meet standard shear stud specifications, these studs are welded through steel decking or directly onto structural steel flanges using a stud welding gun, creating a composite action that significantly increases the load-bearing capacity and stiffness of steel-concrete composite beams and floor systems.

Key Specifications

• Diameter: 19mm
• Length: 150mm
• Quantity: 50 studs per pack
• Material: Low carbon steel (cold-drawn/cold-forged)
• Includes: Ceramic arc shields (ferrules) for each stud
• Weld Type: Drawn arc stud welding (DASW) compatible
• Application: Composite steel-concrete beam/slab construction

What Are Shear Connector Studs Used For?

Shear connector studs (also known as headed studs, weld studs, or Nelson studs) are welded onto the top flange of steel beams before the concrete slab is poured. Once embedded in the cured concrete, they transfer horizontal shear forces between the steel beam and the concrete slab, allowing the two materials to act as a single composite structural unit. This composite action:

• Increases beam load capacity without increasing steel section size
• Reduces overall steel tonnage and structural costs
• Improves floor stiffness and reduces deflection
• Enhances the overall structural efficiency of steel-framed buildings

About the Ceramic Shields (Ferrules)

Each stud in this pack is supplied with a ceramic arc shield, an essential welding accessory that:

• Contains and shapes the molten weld pool during the welding arc process
• Shields the weld from atmospheric contamination for a cleaner, stronger fillet weld
• Ensures consistent, code-compliant weld quality around the stud base
• Is designed for single use and removed after the weld cools

Common Applications

• Composite steel beam and concrete floor slab construction
• Steel decking systems in commercial and industrial buildings
• Bridge deck construction
• Parking structures and multi-story steel-framed buildings
• Any structural application requiring a mechanical shear connection between steel and concrete

Why Choose This Shear Stud Pack

• Bulk pack of 50 – ideal for contractors, fabricators, and steel erectors needing project-ready quantities
• Ferrules included – no need to source welding shields separately, saving time and procurement steps
• Standard dimensions – 19x150mm is a widely specified size for composite floor and beam systems, compatible with most stud welding equipment
• Consistent quality – manufactured for reliable weld penetration and structural performance

Ideal For

Structural steel fabricators, composite construction contractors, civil engineering projects, commercial building erectors, and construction supply distributors stocking welding and structural steel connection hardware.

Note: Always confirm stud specifications against your project's structural engineering drawings and applicable welding/construction codes (e.g., AWS D1.1) before installation.