Stainless Steel Fasteners: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do
There’s always a list of dos and don’ts when you want to do things right. It works much the same when it comes to selecting and working with a range of stainless steel fasteners. There’s much to be considered before you can buy the nuts, bolts, rivets, screws, and other types [...]
What are the benefits of fine-threaded fasteners over coarse-threaded fasteners?
Not sure what type of thread is required on your fasteners like screws, bolts, nuts and washers for your current or next application? Don’t feel alone. Many don’t and we’re here to help. Coarse-threaded fasteners rarely have the upper hand when compared to their fine-threaded counters for several reasons: it must [...]
Stainless Steel vs. Galvanized vs. Zinc Plated Nuts
Nuts are fasteners that are manufactured in a variety of materials including the likes of steel, titanium, plastic, and more. In addition to this, there are various different grades to choose from. Some of these fasteners are also available in various coatings or plating, which is meant to enhance the corrosion resistance [...]
Quality tests for stainless steel marine fasteners
When it comes to marine applications, vehicles, crafts and other marine equipment and products, the type of marine fasteners used is vitally important. The equipment or vehicle in question might be designed for exceptional use in marine environments, but if the fasteners corrode or don’t live up to their expectations, you [...]
Everything you need to know about galvanic corrosion
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 cell is formed which later [...]
Plastic 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 Marsh Fasteners we prefer marine fasteners [...]
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 the stainless steel that comprises [...]
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered by Leading Stainless Steel Fasteners Manufacturers
When purchasing from stainless steel fasteners manufacturers, do you always know exactly what it is you need, are buying and the purpose of that particular product? Marsh Fasteners is always willing to help you with your building project, which is why we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to [...]
