Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders

Describes the approved welders for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Use only approved welders for welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
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Warning
Using non-approved welders might compromise the integrity of the repair and vehicle safety.
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Warning
Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
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CAUTION
To ensure proper use of the welder, do not use any approved welder without the appropriate training.
The squeeze-type resistance spot (STRS) welders listed below are approved for resistance spot welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
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Note
Any C-arm that is compatible with an approved welder can be used during a repair, as long as approved welding caps are used when welding.
Manufacturer STRS Welder Model S Model X Model 3 Model Y Cybertruck
Car Bench

3664P7CB:

Must also use:

  • TECNA type A welding caps (TECNA part number 5234)
  • Terminal software version 3.0.0 or higher
  • Inverter software version 5.22 or higher)

Car-O-Liner

CTR12000

Must also use:

  • Car-O-Liner standard 13 mm welding caps (Car-O-Liner part number 41959)
  • Software version 4.00.00 Build 2 or higher

CTR9

Must also use:

  • Car-O-Liner standard 13 mm welding caps (Car-O-Liner part number 41959)
  • WPB software version 2.9.42 or higher
  • MMI software version 3.8.21 or higher
  • GCB software version 1.3.7 or higher
Chief

MI200T

Must also use:

  • Chief’s type A welding caps – Chief part number CEL049987
  • Software version 06.01.10 or higher
ELMA-Tech

PREMIUMspot

Must also use:

  • Form A Electrode caps – ELMA part number 90_1330.4_AV_V2
  • Software: PREMIUMspot VISION SW0340011 or higher
GYS

GYSPOT INVERTER PTI-S7

Must also use:

  • GYS’s type A welding caps – GYS part number 49987
  • For 208V-240V Models: Software version 6.01.09 or higher
  • For 400V Models: Software version 2.20.27 or higher
PRO SPOT

i5S

Must also use:

  • Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-023

    or

    Pro Spot Type A welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-025

  • Software version 1.5.0 or higher

i5

Must also use:

  • Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-029
  • Software version 1.7.01 or higher

i4s

Must also use:

  • Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-023

    or

    Pro Spot Type A welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-025

  • Software version 1.4.75 or higher
Spanesi

92PUNTPI17V2

Must also use:

  • Flat caps – part number 5234
  • Software version 0.4.4 or higher
TECNA

3664P Smart-Plus

Must also use:

  • TECNA type A welding caps – TECNA part number 5234
  • Terminal software version 4.1.0 or higher
  • Inverter software version 5.24 or higher

3680P/7

Must also use:

  • Welding caps – TECNA part number 5234T
  • Software version 6.4.0 or higher
Wieländer + Schill

InvertaSpot GT Automatic

Must also use:

  • Wieländer + Schill’s form A R32 welding caps – Wieländer + Schill’s part number 497096
  • Software RSS V4 version 3.0.8.0 or higher)

Approved

Not Approved

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CAUTION
Use only insulated clamps within 200 mm (8 in) of resistance spot weld locations. Do not perform resistance spot welding when there is a shunting (uninsulated) clamp within 200 mm (8 in) of the spot weld location.