Thompson

INNOVATORS IN FRICTION WELDING

FRICTION WELDING APPLICATIONS

High-integrity, safety-critical welds of consistentquality are the hallmarks of friction welding.Thompson’s versatile and cost-effective processcan be used in a wide range of componentmanufacturing applications. These typically include air bag canisters, engine valves and axlesfor cars, light commercial vehicles, HGV tractorunits and trailers as well as hydraulic piston rods,swivel pins and track rollers for constructionequipment. Thompson are also renowned for providing frictionwelding solutions for the manufacture of a diverserange of components from small electricalconnectors to drill rods for water wells anddirectional drilling plus large heavyweight drillpipe for oil and gas exploration.