We recently conducted some salt spray tests and are coming back with some data we find confusing. 5 stainless steel fasteners were sent to be tested by a well respected labratory in PA and 2 seperate tests were conducted on 5 samples of each of the 5 parts. We already had the material certs on...
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8-20-2001
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A series of accidents has recently been affecting swimming pools all over Europe, with lampposts, air conditioners, ceilings and other suspended objects falling. In one incident in The Netherlands a whole...
Thank you for allowing me to ask this question. On a commerical 18-8 stainless steel fastener, does the addition of oxide, xylan, or zinc plating have any long term affects on the stainless' ability to self passivate? I am working on the assumption the part received proper passivation after...
