DRAGLINE BUCKETS The Tuffstudds Wear Protection System can eliminate the costly task of cutting and protecting worn bucket components. By rewelding these parts with Tuffstudds, there is a saving through less downtime, less labour and less overall costs for replaceable components. Wing shrouds and drag hitch areas benefit from Tuffstudd protection.   Heavy wear areas such as lip shrouds, tooth adaptors and adaptor shanks last longer with Tuffstudds protection. Tuffstudds replace common hardfacing or weld-on plates for drag chain wear protection. These old methods induce concentrated straight line stress and potential underbead cracking. Tuffstudds, with its interrupted staggered pattern is the safest and best chain protection available.   Maximum life of heel corner castings, edge castings and wear bars is attained with Tuffstudds. Multiple applications on original castings. Heavy wear areas such as lip shrouds, tooth adaptors and adaptor shanks last longer when protected with Tuffstudds.