What is ALCAVIL's phone number?

You can reach us at +52 (81) 1636-1511 (WhatsApp available) or landline +52 (81) 8331-3148. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (CST).

How long does it take to get a quote?

We respond to quote requests within 24-48 business hours. For urgent matters, contact us via WhatsApp for immediate response.

Where is ALCAVIL located?

We are located at Manuel de la Peña y Peña #503, Col. Bella Vista, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, ZIP 64410. We have our own warehouse for fast deliveries.

Do you ship to the United States?

Yes, we ship throughout Mexico and export to the USA and Central America. We handle customs documentation.

What information does ALCAVIL need to quote electrodes?

We ask: 1) What material you're welding (thickness, coating), 2) Type of welder (kVA, AC/MFDC/capacitive control), 3) Current electrodes (RWMA class, geometry), 4) The problem you're having (wear, sticking, spatter), 5) Cooling system (water temperature, flow rate).

When is the problem NOT the electrode in resistance welding?

Sometimes the problem isn't the electrode: 1) Welding aluminum without MFDC control - aluminum needs very high current very fast to break through the alumina layer. 2) Fast wear with cool electrode - could be cooling issue (water too hot). 3) Spatter on galvanized - requires upslope (ascending current) in the control. In these cases, ALCAVIL gives you recommendations to solve it and we look forward to working with you on future projects.

When IS it an electrode problem?

The electrode is the problem when: 1) Electrode is cool after welding but wears fast - may be wrong material. 2) Welder operates at 80%+ capacity and can't get consistent welds - need electrode with higher conductivity. 3) Special applications like hot stamping or aluminum require specific materials (CuW, Class 3). First we see if you can adjust what you have; if not, we recommend the right change.

Contact Us

We're ready to assist with your resistance welding electrode requirements. Quotes within 24-48 hours.

To give you the best solution, we need to understand your process

We don't just sell electrodes. We diagnose your application to recommend the right solution, even if that means you don't buy anything from us.

What we ask before quoting

What are you welding? Material, thickness, coating (galvanized, etc.)
What welder do you have? kVA, control type (AC, MFDC, capacitive)
What electrodes are you currently using? Material, RWMA class, geometry
What's the problem? Fast wear, sticking, spatter, inconsistency
What cooling do you have? Water temperature, flow rate, recirculator or tower

Sometimes the problem is NOT the electrode

Real cases where the solution wasn't buying material. We give you recommendations to solve it and look forward to working with you when you do need electrodes:

Customer wanted electrodes for aluminum

Their welder didn't have proper control. Aluminum has an oxide layer (alumina) that requires very high current very fast. We recommended investing in MFDC control first. When they have it, we'll work together on the electrodes.

Electrodes wearing out "too fast"

The electrode was hot after welding, and they changed it every half shift. It was a cooling problem: water too hot. They adjusted temperature and the same electrode lasted 3x longer. They're now regular customers.

Galvanized with spatter

The welder didn't have upslope (ascending current). We recommended control maintenance, not electrode change. The problem was solved without them buying anything that day.

When IS it the electrode?

First we see if you can adjust what you have. If not, we recommend the right change:

Electrode cool but wears fast

If after welding the electrode isn't hot but you still change it frequently → may be wrong material for your application

Using 80%+ capacity and poor welds

If your welder works near maximum and you still can't get consistent welds → need electrode with higher conductivity

Special application (hot stamping, aluminum)

High-strength steels or aluminum require specific materials like CuW or Class 3 with proper equipment

Contact Information

Landline

+52 (81) 8331-3148

From USA: +52 (81) 8331-3148

Mobile / WhatsApp

+52 (81) 1636-1511

Address

503 Manuel de la Peña y Peña St.
Bella Vista
Monterrey, NL 64410
Mexico

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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The more information you provide, the better we can help. If the problem isn't the electrode, we'll give you recommendations to solve it.