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 [...]
What Is Galvanic Corrosion and How Can It Be Prevented?
Marine construction specialists, boat builders, contractors, retailers, as well as hardware and industrial suppliers all need to be aware of galvanic corrosion and how it can best be avoided. We investigate below. So, What is it? Galvanic corrosion is essentially an electro-chemical process where two different metals or alloys ultimately corrode [...]
Cut Thread vs Rolled Thread Fasteners
If you are working with fasteners, it is a good idea to understand the difference between cut thread fasteners and rolled thread fasteners. Threads play a vital role in many fastener types including bent bolts, rods, headed bolts, and much more. To understand the difference between the two types of threads, [...]
Preventing Fastener Corrosion
Fastener corrosion can lead to application failure and expense. When you’re securing your screws and bolts, it’s important to be careful of potential corrosion. Fastening can become tricky if the fasteners become rusty and corroded and it can get frustratingly difficult later if you’re trying to remove rusted fasteners. Despite the [...]
