It was not at all uncommon in the past to use standard types of metal cable mounts that required the use of fasteners to hold the mount in place. This added the extra steps of having to drill a hole in the metal studs or sheet in addition to the need for the time to screw in the fastener.
The other option was to use an adhesive type of cable tie mount. While this is often effective with light cable on wood or another type of porous surface, it is not practical for many interior or exterior applications if the mount is to be used on a non-porous metal surface.
A simple solution to this issue is to use stud welding processes with metal cable tie mounts. The advantages to this option are significant and include efficient installation, a mount that is welded securely to the surface as well as the ability to complete the process in just seconds rather than minutes.
Preparing the Surface
As with any stud welding process, the cleaner and smoother the surface, particularly with the removal of the area of oxidization, the more effective the stud welds will be to secure the metal cable tie mounts.
With new installations, this is rarely a concern, but with old metal structural supports or sheets, it may be necessary to brush or grind the surface at the spots where the metal cable tie mounts will be positioned. Cleaning the surface of any accumulated grease, oil or other types of contaminants will also be important for a secure weld.
Positioning the Mount
In the same manner, it will be essential to ensure the stud weld for the cable tie mount is level on the surface of the metal. Checking to make sure the full mount is positioned on the structural component or beam just takes a second, but it allows for the correct placement of the arc to provide a complete weld for the security of the mount to the surface.
