What Is Galvanic Corrosion and How Can You Prevent It?
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 anode and corrodes [...]
Fasteners 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 the various different industries, including [...]
The 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, in essence, hardware devices that [...]
How to Take Jammed Galvanized Screws Out of Marine Equipment
Every handyman’s worst nightmare is a screw that just won’t budge. Whether it is stripped, glued, warped or jammed, a stuck screw is a surefire way to ruin a day. At Marsh Fasteners, we understand the frustration behind trying to get out some old marine fasteners, so we have created this [...]
Fasteners for Mounting Solar Panels
In this age of ‘going green’ and sustainable energy, you’ve likely looked into mounting solar panels on your roof or somewhere on your property. The benefits to mounting solar panels are numerous, among them being less reliant on the national grid, a smaller electricity bill, and a smaller carbon footprint. However, [...]
How to Choose the Right Fastener for Boat Building
Whether your business conducts major refurbishments on boats or offers niche marine solutions such as re-bedding services, it’s important to make sure you have the right fasteners. “Marine fasteners” is a broad term that can include everything from screws, nuts and bolts to hanger bolts, rivets, togglers, and nails. The primary [...]
What Is an OEM Fastener?
Many industries, including the OEM sector, needs high-quality, durable, and corrosion-resistant fasteners. Depending on your projects and applications, you may require custom stainless steel fasteners for your business. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. It refers to businesses whose goods are used as components in the products that are sourced from [...]
What Are Industrial Fasteners?
Industrial fasteners refer to high-quality fasteners that are used in a variety of applications, ranging from the automobile industry to maritime and construction projects. People generally use the terms ‘industrial fasteners’ and ‘permanent fasteners’ interchangeably. Both refer to the fact that the fasteners need to be able to withstand a number [...]
