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 [...]
Can Temperature Affect Fastener Strength?
Any type of construction material needs to be able to withstand a number of elements, including chemicals, the weather conditions, and of course, the temperature. Not all materials are created equal. And, depending on the type of material that your fastener is made of, the temperature can have a large or [...]
Are Stainless Steel Fasteners Corrosion Resistant?
While it’s commonly believed that stainless steel fasteners are completely corrosion resistant, this isn’t 100% accurate. Due to the durability and success of stainless steel applications, people think that this metal can’t corrode. However, the only metals that are completely corrosion resistant are gold and platinum. While stainless steel isn’t completely [...]
Use the Right Marine Fastener on Your Boat
Walking into the fastener section of your local hardware and home center can be daunting! An entire aisle dedicated to nuts and bolts and screws with hundreds of drawers with a dozen compartments - each with a different screw, bolt, or nut. Having a working knowledge of how fasteners are identified, [...]
Tips to Follow on Marine Fasteners
When constructing marine equipment, the marine fasteners and materials that you choose to use and how you use them will play a vital role in the success of the project. Keep in mind that marine equipment is used at depths. So, clearly, there is little room for error in the equipment [...]
Habits That Will Make Stainless Steel Fasteners Last Longer
While stainless steel is strong and corrosion resistant, the strata into which fittings and fasteners are anchored may not be as hardy. The best way to make your stainless steel fasteners last longer is to ensure that the fasteners find a stable, solid foundation. The next habit to make sure fasteners [...]
