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Q: What exactly is the difference between Titanium grade 2 and 5 fasteners? A: The primary difference is strength. A titanium grade 2 fastener is made of commercially pure titanium where as a grade 5 fastener is a titanium alloy with 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium. This helps to provide Grade 5 … Continue reading
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Q: I’ve been using Monel bolts to attach a steel platform in a seawater situation, but have experienced some mild corrosion. Not sure why and any suggestions on a better material? A: Monel is excellent in sea and salt water conditions. Two scenarios could have caused the corrosion. First, if … Continue reading
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Q: I have a load bearing application in that requires a material that can handle temperatures at plus/minus 600C? Would Titanium grade 5 work? I know it’s super strong. A: Titanium is a strong material, especially grade 5 which is half the weight and 4 times as strong as 316 steel, … Continue reading
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