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    Corrosion Inhibitor: Tef-Gel vs LanoCote vs White Lithium Grease

    Hello, I have a structure that requires 18-8 stainless steel bolts and 6061-T6 Al beams and channels to be isolated against galvanic corrosion. I have seen good reports on Tef-Gel ( http://www.tefgel.com)for this purpose, based on marine applications, and in searching the web, also found that...
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    Acceptable amount of bending for 6061-T6 shop fabrication

    Hello, we have a structure that will require some connection brackets to join members that meet at odd angles. There are corner and intermediate joints where the 8" 6061-T6 channels or I-beams meet at 85 degrees, and in one location, 78 degrees. The brackets will be fabricated from excess length...
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    Tef-Gel experience with Galvanized fasteners

    Hello, It has been recommended to me to use Ultra Safety Systems' Tef-Gel in a connection involving 6061-T6 Aluminum beams and channels and Type 316 stainless bolt assemblies to inhibit galvanic corrosion. However, the original concept involved assembling the aluminum structure with ordinary...
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    structural aluminum mill finish corrosion resistance

    Hello, I am designing an aluminum structure using 6061-T6 standard I and C shapes which will form a roof canopy, and remain exposed for architectural reasons. The project site is in Los Angeles, and is not located near the coast. However, it will be within a mile or less from 2 heavily traveled...

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