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 [...]
Self-Tapping vs Self-Drilling vs Self-Piercing Screws
Not all screws are made the equal. Different sizes, threads, metals and grades are complimented sophisticated designs that create enhance action – ideal for hard metal substrates and plastics that would otherwise need a hole cut in them first to take the screw. Manufactured with a variety of thread-cuts and heads, [...]
Where Should I Use Stainless Steel Machine Screws?
Are you aware of machine screws and the purpose they serve? Considered as a functional accessory, these screws help with attaching and assembling the parts of a machine for use. You can now save yourself the hassle and bid farewell to the use of nuts for assembling components of a machine. [...]
What Are the Ideal Fasteners for Solar Panel Mounting?
Are you investing in solar energy for your home or business? Congratulations! Renewable energy is one of the most sustainable ways to reduce your carbon footprint and a big step in the right direction - if your goal is to go off the grid. When looking at the types of fasteners [...]
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, [...]
How to Remove Stripped Bolts and Screws
One of the biggest frustrations when disassembling a piece of machinery or equipment for restoration, repair or even a service, is the dreaded seized or stripped bolt. Stuck hardware occurs when a bolt or nut gets corrosion between the threads, and they won’t budge. Many times, this leads to breaking the [...]
What Is the Difference Between 18-8 vs 304 vs 316?
Understanding the difference between 18-8 vs 304 vs 316 stainless steel is crucial for selecting fasteners that meet your durability and corrosion resistance needs. Many people mistakenly believe that all stainless steel is the same. This is not true. The type and grade of stainless steel fasteners that you invest in [...]
