+52 (81) 1636-1511 Monterrey, N.L. México
RWMA / AWS Standards Est. 1998 | Monterrey, N.L.

Resistance Welding Electrodes

Mexican manufacturer of electrodes per AWS J1.3. Projection welding, spot welding, seam welding and insert electrodes for electrical contacts. Class 2 copper, Class 3 copper, tungsten and molybdenum.

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Production Lines
+30
Years Experience
Tier 1
OEM Customers

Nut Welding, Stud Welding & Projection Welding

Projection, Nut and Stud Welding

Specialized electrodes for nut welding, stud welding and studs in automotive production lines. We manufacture from the electrode body to the refractory insert, all under one roof.

Projection welding concentrates the current at specific points through preformed protrusions in the part, enabling high-strength joints in M4-M12 nuts, studs and automotive structural components.

  • Electrodes with CuW Insert (Class 10-12) High-strength brazing with silver alloy for maximum conductivity and impact resistance
  • Ceramic Guide Pins (Zirconia, Si3N4) and KCF Insulating - precise centering, low spatter adhesion, maximum service life
  • Stainless Steel Pins Economical, absorb impacts without breaking - require electrode with insulating bushings
  • Threaded Electrodes and Bases In-house manufacturing of holders and bases for quick change
  • Shunts / Flexible Connectors Braided cables and connectors for current bypass

Technical Differentiator - AWS J1.3

Superior Metallurgical Bond: Elkonite inserts (CuW Classes 10-12 per AWS J1.3) brazed with silver alloy ensure continuous electrical conductivity and mechanical resistance to repeated impact.

Projection Welding Electrodes - Nut Welding Stud Welding ALCAVIL

Typical Applications

M4-M12
Metric Nuts
Studs
Weld Studs
OEM
Automotive
24/7
Production

Spot Welding

Spot Welding

Electrodes for sheet-to-sheet joining in carbon steel, galvanized, stainless and AHSS/UHSS. Standard RWMA geometries (A, B, C, D, E, F) and custom designs to drawing.

  • Cold Forged Caps (Female/Male) Compact grain structure for longer service life
  • Shanks and Adapters Taper-to-taper connection - Morse #1, #2 and 1:10 (common in Europe and Japan). Ground tapers for hermetic seal
  • Welding Arms (Bananas) Class 2 or Class 3 copper with heat treatment for optimal hardness. Manual guns and robots
  • Shunts / Flexible Connectors Laminated flexible cables - primary to secondary transformer connection
  • Secondary MCM Cables C11000 copper cables for secondary circuit - 250, 350, 500, 750 and 1000 MCM. Air or water cooled

Resistance Welding Cables

Secondary cables are critical components in resistance welding circuits. They conduct currents up to 20,000+ amperes from the transformer to the electrodes. Proper MCM (Mil Circular Mils) gauge selection determines current transfer efficiency and system service life.

Air-Cooled Cables
  • 250 MCM - Light duty applications
  • 350 MCM - General purpose
  • 500 MCM - High current
  • 750-1000 MCM - Robotics and high duty cycle
Water-Cooled Cables
  • Higher current capacity
  • Minimum flow: 2 GPM (single conductor)
  • Ideal for duty cycles >50%
  • Smaller outside diameter

Technical note: Per NEC Article 630, welding cables must be sized considering transformer power, duty cycle and circuit length. C11000 copper (99.9% Cu) offers maximum electrical conductivity.

Technical Differentiator - AWS J1.3

Perfect Geometry: Ground tapers ensure full contact with the holder, maximizing current transfer and heat dissipation. Materials manufactured per RWMA/AWS J1.3 specifications.

Spot Welding Electrodes - Caps Shanks Adapters ALCAVIL

Supported Materials

Carbon
CR/HR Steel
Galv
Zinc Coated
Stainless
Stainless Steel
AHSS
High Strength

Seam Welding - Forged Wheels

Seam Welding

Wheels and discs for hermetic continuous welding. Critical applications where leak-tightness is mandatory: fuel tanks, transformers, radiators and pressurized containers.

  • Forged Wheels (any diameter) Oriented grain structure, zero internal porosity
  • Custom Profile Wheels Machined per customer specification
  • Re-profiling / Grinding Service Restoration of worn wheels to original profile

Technical Differentiator - Class 2 Copper AWS J1.3

Zero Porosity: Wheels forged in Class 2 Copper (C18200/C18150) per AWS J1.3 ensure compact and radially oriented grain structure. Result: consistent hermetic seams and up to 40% longer life than cast wheels.

Forged Seam Welding Wheel ALCAVIL

Critical Applications

Tanks
Auto Fuel
Transf
Dielectric Oil
HVAC
Ducts
Radiat
Heat Exchangers
ALCAVIL Specialty

Refractory Metal Faced Electrodes | RWMA Class 13 and 14

Tungsten and Molybdenum Insert Electrodes

Refractory material electrodes for welding copper terminals, silver contacts and electrical motor components. Our specialty is precision machining with high-tech equipment that ensures tight tolerances and exceptional surface finishes.

  • Tungsten Electrodes (W, WLa10, WLa15, WLa20) For copper terminals in motors and electrical components
  • Molybdenum / TZM Electrodes Mirror finish available - no marks on silver contacts
  • Elkonite Electrodes (CuW) For precise parameter control in special applications
  • Morse Tapers 1 and 2 Standard mounting for electrical contact welding equipment

Technical Differentiator - Tungsten and Molybdenum AWS J1.3

Micrometric Precision: Class 13 tungsten and Class 14 molybdenum electrodes per AWS J1.3. Mirror finishes on molybdenum eliminate marks on silver contacts. High-tech metrology equipment verifies tight tolerances.

Tungsten and Molybdenum Insert Electrodes - Refractory Metal Faced Electrodes ALCAVIL

Unique Capabilities

Mirror
Mo Finish
Precision
Tolerances
W/WLa
Tungstens
Morse
1 and 2

ALCAVIL Manufacturing Capabilities

EDM machine for precision tungsten machining - ALCAVIL

EDM Machining

Precision electrical discharge machining for tungsten. The material is brittle and requires EDM cutting to prevent fractures and achieve tight tolerances.

Computerized metrology system for dimensional verification - ALCAVIL

Computerized Metrology

High-precision optical measurement system to verify dimensions and tolerances on each manufactured electrode.

Metrological equipment calibration certificate - ALCAVIL

Certified Equipment

Our measurement equipment has current calibration certificates that guarantee the precision of each piece.

Do You Have an Electrode Project?

Send us your specifications, drawings or samples. Our engineering team will quote you within 24-48 hours with material recommendation included.

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