Subsea Bolts, What is Typically Used for Corrosion Resistance
Subsea Bolts, What is Typically Used for Corrosion Resistance
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I am specifying some bolting for a submersible application, the bolts will be submerged about 2 to 3 days then unsubmerged for a couple of weeks. I need 1.5" bolts with a proof strength of no less then 87 KSI. They will only be removed and installed when the equipment is serviced (on the order of every 1 to 3 years). Can someone tell me what is typically used for material corrosion resistance in submerged applications? 316 stainless steel, alloy steel with a PTFE coating? I'm concerned the PTFE coating is very thin and can easily be scratched off. The stainless steel is much better, but much more costly and I am getting into some real specialty fasteners to get the strength.
RE: Subsea Bolts, What is Typically Used for Corrosion Resistance
Steve Jones
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RE: Subsea Bolts, What is Typically Used for Corrosion Resistance
RE: Subsea Bolts, What is Typically Used for Corrosion Resistance
1. It will protect alloys that might normally be subject to marine corrosion without it
2. The hydrogen generated on the protected surface may result in cracking and failure - particularly for high strength materials
In addition, dependent upon material choice, galling could be an issue that could prevent removal.
A193 B7 would probably be OK with the hardness restricted to a little lower than stated, usually HRC 34 max.
Steve Jones
Corrosion Management Consultant
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All answers are personal opinions only and are in no way connected with any employer.