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TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
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TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

(OP)
I have heard that Titanium is as conductive as wood. Is this true? I have a customer who is looking for some fasteners that will be placed in a deep sea environment but they cannot be conductive at all. They are fastening a sensor that costs millions of dollars and if a conductive metallic piece touches this sensor, it will destroy it. They wanted plastic, at first, but they just aren't strong enough. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Greg
System 22, Inc.

RE: TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

Titanium is a better conductor than stainless steel, but not as good a conductor as carbon steel, at least that's what Wikipedia says.

I am not sure what the conductivity of wood is. My guess is that it would depend on the type of wood and the mositure content, as well as the curent density, but I can't believe it would even come close to titanium. Sure, compared to Silver or Gold, the conductivity of titanium is pretty low, but compared to, say, plastic, it is pretty darn good.

In other words, I wouldn't use a titanium pole to move a live electrical wire while standing in a mud puddle..

rp

RE: TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

(OP)
I did consider ceramic fasteners for this application but I didn't think I could get them in this diameter. Bolts and nuts will be 1/2-13 diameter/thread. I will check with Ceramco. Thanks for the info, Steve!

Greg
System 22, Inc.

RE: TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

What about a non-conductive, non-porous plating?

RE: TITANIUM FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY

(OP)
Customer decided to go with Inco 625 Bolts with two PEEK shoulder washers on each end. The shoulder washers will be long enough that they meet each other in the hole to make a insulating tube for the bolt. Thank you everyone for all your insight and help. This website is an excellent resource and I appreciate all of your help! I'll be sure to pay it forward.

Greg
System 22, Inc.

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