Tag Archives: Stainless Steel

Ceramic fastener compatibility with metal

Posted on June 30, 2017 by dean

Q : I am looking to purchase a ceramic threaded rod, but I was curious as to its compatibility with metal. The mount I intend to use made of stainless steel; would this mate well with a ceramic rod? A: While you might be able to thread the ceramic rod into … Continue reading →

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MP35N bolts for high strength application

Posted on February 8, 2017 by dean

Q: We need advice on a material that will deliver a tensile strength of 210 to 250 ksi, as well as help us protect against galling. The attaching areas are stainless steel Grade 8. A:   For this instance, we would suggest MP35N. This alloy was developed specifically for high … Continue reading →

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Are Alloy 330 bolts magnetic?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by dean

Q: Is Alloy 330 Magnetic? A:   Though alloy 330 does contains iron and chromium, it also contains nickel. The nickel component is what helps to strengthen the protective qualities of the chromium however, the presence of nickel also makes this metal non-magnetic. The reason is that the presence of … Continue reading →

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Specialty Stainless Steel Fasteners: A-286, Super Dupex & 17-4PH

Posted on March 16, 2016 by dean

Strength of high performance materials comparedWhile there are many grades of stainless steel available for fasteners, we will focus on three of the highest performing grades used:  Super Duplex, A-286 and 17-4PH.When comparing these materials to 316 stainless steel, their properties – of corrosion resistance, strength and high temperature stability – are significantly improved.

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