Marine bolt supply offers a wide variety of type 18 8 and 316 stainless steel screws.
316 marine grade stainless steel bolts.
316 a4 stainless steel has a higher chemical composition of molybdenum which leads to greatly increased corrosion resistance making it a great choice for marine applications.
In addition to our 316 stainless steel marine grade products we also carry standard stainless steel options such as 18 8 and 304 grades.
Bolts and set screws 316 grade.
Most of our styles are available in marine grade type 316 stainless steel screws and standard type 18 8 stainless steel.
The 316 series the 316 stainless steel fastener series contains slightly more nickel than the 304 series as well as 2 3 molybdenum.
As 316 contains molybdenum it has a higher resistance to chemical attack than type 304.
It s known for its durability against harsh conditions that cause rust or corrosion.
It is excellent for use where exposed to chemicals and the corrosive effects.
Other common applications of 316 stainless steel include.
There are three types of stainless steel commonly used for fasteners.
A4 is stronger than standard a2 stainless with a4 generally being as strong as medium to low carbon steel.
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Type 316 stainless contains slightly more nickel than 18 8 304 stainless and 2 3 molybdenum giving it better resistance to corrosion than 304.
18 8 304 and 316.
Meaning 18 8 stainless steel is less corrosion resistant than 304 and 316 stainless steel offers more corrosion resistance than 304.
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Type 18 8 are standard grade while 316 is a superior type often referred to as marine grade steel.
Highly recommended for chemical salt water or coastal areas please select from the category sizes below.
Most of our inventory is available in both type 18 8 and 316 stainless steel bolts.
Our inventory includes styles such as sheet metal screws machine screws deck screws and self drilling stainless steel deck screws.
Type 316 stainless steel resists rust and corrosion even in harsh environments.
The higher the type number the higher the corrosion resistance.
Both are of a high quality.
316 stainless steel 316 stainless steel is an austenitic chromium nickel stainless and heat resisting steel with remarkable resistance to corrosion in comparison to other steels when exposed to the outdoor elements like sea water.