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January 27, 2021
Fasteners gets a vital place in the hardware family. When used with counterparts like ‘nuts’ fasteners help fix things. Do you think there's nothing unknown about it? In this article, we are going to discuss some unknown interesting facts about Stainless Steel Screw fasteners that will pick your interest for sure.
First things first! Let’s get into the basics –
Fasteners are mechanical tools that are used to join more than one metallic and not metallic object temporarily. Generally, fasteners are made of either metal like alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, or plastic. Commonly stainless steel fasteners are used mostly because of their low price, longevity, and availability.
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December 30, 2020
To ensure that the structure you’re building is strong, sturdy, and durable, you need to use raw materials that are of high quality and will stand the test of time. We can help when your requirement is getting stainless steel screws that do the job properly and make sure that your project holds up. With our fasteners, you will not have to worry about the project not being durable no matter what you want to build.
Stainless steel fasteners include screws, nuts, pins, washers, and anchors. Additionally, there are rivets that can be used for blind fastening solutions, hose clamps. Likewise, have bolts that can be utilized for daze attaching arrangements, hose braces that can give you non-spill joints, and string framing screws that can help you fix malleable materials. There are a range of stainless steel screws to meet your all requirements.
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December 29, 2020
Stainless steel fasteners are, without a doubt, not just an economical option but also a brilliant choice because of their longevity and durability. Having said that, it would be illogical to think that stainless steel nuts and bolts do not require any maintenance whatsoever. It is highly likely that, without proper care, they are not going to last as long as they are supposed to.
To avoid untimely wear and tear of stainless steel nuts and bolts, one must use the tools that are best suited for them. A setting that is known as the modulus of elasticity plays a pivotal role in the process and decides the pull-out strength and holding capacity. If this one setting is not paid attention to, then it has the potential to make the fasteners unscrew very early.
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December 19, 2020
Stainless steel is mostly preferred over other kinds of materials because it can resist corrosion in rough environments although it is not fully resistant to rust/corrosion. Since it is somewhat resistant to corrosion, hence the name, stainless steel.
When stainless steel comes in contact with corrosive fluids or high humidity/high salinity conditions, the topmost layer of chromium oxide that protects the steel from getting corroded gets thinner and thinner with time which can cause the stainless steel screw to rust. Rust is not just bad because it looks unpleasant to the eyes but it also weakens the structural integrity of the instrument thereby affecting the overall performance and lifespan of the structure.
The topmost layer of steel that protects it from corrosion can only work if the concentration of chromium is at least 12%. Anything less than that causes the layer to weaken and thus the steel
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December 17, 2020
A fastener that has self-drilling properties is known as a screw. When a screw is installed into a surface, the threads lodged on the surface of a screw dig through the surface material. They fix themselves into it very strongly and make it harder to remove. They also allow easy insertion into a material so that anyone can install them.
There are many types of stainless steel screws that are designed specifically for different materials. One of the most popular applications of a screw is joining two pieces of wood together, and the screw used for this purpose is known as a lag screw.
What Is a Lag Screw?
A lag screw is also known as a coach screw. Lag screws are large and made up of metal, with mostly ahead in the shape of a hexagon. The hexagonal head makes the screw very optimal for use in high-stress conditions. They are available
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December 03, 2020
As a business that works with fasteners and enclosures, we do get some questions that are a bit difficult to handle. Because of the experience and expertise that our team holds in the field, some knowledge seems very obvious to us and it is hard to explain to a layman. So we penned down a list of tips and tricks for using stainless steel bolts that anyone can follow:
- Stainless steel bolts should not be used in a saltwater environment
Saltwater causes materials to corrode and rust because of which their durability decreases and they don’t perform to their full potential. It is imperative to know which kind of metal should be used in what conditions. To prevent this, the correct grade of stainless steel bolts needs to be used. The most useful in saltwater conditions would be 316-grade stainless
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December 03, 2020
The ideal fastener is the stainless steel fastener because it is durable and performs well under most circumstances apart from being anti-rust and corrosion. The combination that they have of iron and alloy elements like chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and other molecules gives it a superior and long-lasting strength. It also improves iron to be resistant to rust and corrosion. Even with all these advantages of stainless steel screws in mind, one should be careful while choosing the kind of screw according to their requirement. Here are a few things that one must know before they use the stainless steel screws:
1. Choosing The Right Grade
There are a variety of different grades which have their own pros and cons. So, one should keep all of the kinds of grades in mind while picking one that they need. The most used grades are 304 and 316. If the environment
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November 26, 2020
Planning for building your next construction project? We’d like to be a part of your pre-planning. If you allow us to guide you on material and fasteners you must use, we’d like to start by discussing the difference between screws and bolts. So, if we have your attention, let’s look at the basic difference between screws and bolts.
Bolt
Screw
A bolt is designed for insertion through holes in material parts and is intended to be tightened
A screw can be inserted into holes in assembled parts, forming its thread.
They generally have a uniform cross-section.
They have a non-uniform cross-section.
They are always used with nuts.
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November 19, 2020
Except for engineers and people who deal with fastener bolts daily, not many would know about ‘Galling’. One may know about it only after his experience of an expensive machine breaking down because of galling. But you might question here, “Is galling a serious issue?” Well, to be straightforward, it poses threat to the safety and quality of your machines which may hamper the speed of the production. Hence, it becomes crucial for everyone that is involved in the production, operation, and procurement to know about fastener bolt galling.
Galling happens during the process of sliding or installation. Due to a combined effect of friction and adhesion of metallic surfaces, fasteners are prone to galling. This further increases as the excess of lump forms when material from one surface gets attached to another.
Additionally, it is important to be aware that once a fastener seized up from galling, it is impossible to remove and the only solution you will have is to cut the
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November 03, 2020
The new demand in the industry is for stronger and durable and aesthetically sound products. A small thing such as a fastener is no exception to this. Hence, these days, fasteners come with decorative finishing. This serves the additional function of reducing vulnerability to corrosion. In this article, we have listed 15 fastener finishes that are in high demand and their methodologies.
These methods and types depend on the application of the fastener. In some cases, they are subjected to high stress and temperatures like in automobiles. In others, they are cleaned regularly, like in food industries.
- Anodizing: A little knowledge of chemistry will tell you that this method involves electrolytic passivation.