If you often require marine fasteners then you’ll probably know all about the inconvenience of galvanic corrosion. This type of corrosion is most evident with marine fasteners as salt water acts as an effective electrolyte. When two different metals are submerged in salt water, an electrolytic...
Read more3 Best Practices for Using Stainless Steel Screws in Marine Construction
Piers, ports or docks that have an underwater area as part of its construction will likely need stainless steel screws to hold it together and to protect against corrosion. Most times, screws made from stainless steel are preferred because of their ability to resist corrosion under...
Read morePlastic or Stainless Steel Marine Fasteners?
The debate on the best marine fasteners to use for coastal construction has been going on for a number of years. It is common to find proponents of both sides advocating for their preferred fasteners and back it up with reasons for their choice. At Read more
Down to the Nuts and Bolts – The History of Stainless Steel Manufacturing
It’s hard to imagine a life before stainless steel was created as it’s now such an integral part of our lives, but stainless steel nuts and bolts are only exist thanks to the long and winding evolution of ordinary steel, that would corrode and rust, into...
Read moreHow to choose the right nut and bolt combination
Stainless steel nuts and bolts are crucial components in a large variety of industries, most significantly in engineering and construction, and are integral to many of the day-to-day objects we use. Nuts and bolts essentially hold it all together, that’s why it’s important to choose the right...
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