Stainless in Salt Water Applications
Stainless in Salt Water Applications
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What spec should I put on my nuts, bolts and other structural steel components for salt water applications?
I design docks, piers and other structures in and around salt water. Just wondering what grade of stainless in most appropriate.
Thanks!
I design docks, piers and other structures in and around salt water. Just wondering what grade of stainless in most appropriate.
Thanks!





RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications
RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications
Hot Dipped Galvanized is still used quite extensively for through bolting in pier construction in this area. Right now I would say it is the favorite by 2 to 1 over SS. 316 SS is the fastener material of choice for decking and planking.
RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications
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RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications
We were having trouble with 2" dia 316 ss bolts.
We tried various anti sieze compounds but every now and then one sticks on us and we have to cut it off.
RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications
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RE: Stainless in Salt Water Applications