Galvanic corrosion refers to corrosion damage that develops when two dissimilar materials are combined in a corrosive electrolyte. This is mostly found in marine environments. When dissimilar materials or metals combine, they create a positive and negative end of an electric circuit. One of the metals becomes the...
Read moreTypes of Fasteners Used for Boat Building
There are a variety of kinds marine-grade fasteners designed specifically for the unique needs of boat-building – with boats utilizing a huge range of custom designed marine standard and custom-made fasteners for application on every area of a boat – from windshield fasteners to deck, hatch, anchor...
Read moreSelf-Tapping vs Self-Drilling vs Self-Piercing Screws
Not all screws are made the equal. Different sizes, threads, metals and grades are complimented sophisticated designs that create enhance action - ideal for hard metal substrates and plastics that would otherwise need a hole cut in them first to take the screw. Manufactured with a variety of...
Read moreFasteners and Their Different Uses
In our previous blog, we took a look at the many different types of fasteners in existence out there and the way in which they are generally categorized. In this blog, we take things a step further and examine the different uses of such fasteners within...
Read moreThe Different Types of Fasteners
There is a vast array of different types of fasteners out there, most of which have many different uses within a variety of different industries, too. Below, we take a look at the most common types of fasteners and how to properly identify them. Fasteners are,...
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