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Most of our fasteners are made of "18-8"
(300 series stainless steel having approximately 18% chromium and 8%
nickel). The metric designation is A2. The strength of these
fasteners is between Grade 2 and 3. Stainless steel is a fairly soft metal
and for this reason it tends to gall. Always use Anti-Seize or a
similar product when working with stainless steel fasteners!
If you have never had a stainless fastener gall on you before, it's not
fun. When a fastener galls, it seizes.
We do not recommend the use of standard strength
stainless on braking or suspension systems. We offer a line of high
strength "grade 8" stainless fasteners in 12pt and 6pt heads.
Always refer to the application guidelines of the original manufacture.
South Coast Stainless will not be held liable for any loss, damage or injury
resulting directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of any product we
sell. It is the customers' responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its use and application.
Above all, use common sense when
using stainless steel fasteners!
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