Timber Connectors and Building Brackets are Best Supplied in Stainless Steel for Various Reasons
What stainless steel fasteners do you make use of? In the construction industry, stainless steel building brackets and timber connectors are of great importance. Brackets are typically available in wood or metal and are designed to strengthen an angle. Stainless steel brackets are available in a variety of sizes – some [...]
Is the galling of stainless steel fasteners a problem for you? Learn more here
Galling of stainless steel fasteners can be immensely frustrating and difficult to understand, especially if the fasteners you are using have been inspected to indicate that they are of an acceptable standard. Galling is when the bolt twists off or the bolt’s threads seize up as a result of the protective [...]
Stainless steel fasteners for boat building
When it comes to boat construction, it stands to reason that all fastenings need to be able to withstand a significant amount of exposure to the elements, which is why stainless steel fastenings are an excellent way to go in order to ensure the structural integrity and life expectancy of your [...]
Stainless steel fasteners: The 304 series
Stainless steel fasteners are hardware devices designed to mechanically join or affix multiple objects together. When it comes to heavy duty work, you should be investing in the best and there a number of benefits that come along with making use of 304 and 316 stainless steel fasteners. Benefits of stainless [...]
Things to keep in mind when using stainless steel fasteners
After being in the stainless steel fastener business for over 20 years, we’ve come across a a number of common pitfalls that can occur during the specification or use of fasteners. Whether you’re in the boating, marine and coastal construction, marine fabrication or utilities industry, it’s important to know how to [...]
Use of Stainless Steel with new timber treatments
In the past, the use of stainless steel with new timber treatments was a topic under discussion. People were hesitant to use this material but thanks to new research from BANZ, certain stainless steel products are now recommended. According to the report, the fastener material of choice (including nails and screws) [...]
Stainless Steel fasteners for Marine and Coastal Construction
The marine and coastal construction industry has a unique set of needs with regards to steel products – especially fasteners. Not only are you looking for competitively priced products, but you need the type of hardware that will be able to withstand even the toughest conditions. Marsh Fasteners have been in [...]
