Stainless steel is one of the most popular materials used for fasteners because of its stability, high strength, high heat resistance and anti-corrosive properties. There are three types of stainless steel-austenitic, martensitic and duplex. The application of stainless steel is wide as many components use them.
ADVANTAGES OF STAINLESS-STEEL FASTENERS
Many stainless steel fastener manufacturer use stainless steel due to its many benefits. Given below are some of the most common advantages of using ss for making fasteners.
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IT IS CORROSION RESISTANT
When we hear the word stainless steel, anti-rust and anti-corrosive come to mind. It is well known for its resistance to rust, corrosion, and abrasion. Stainless steel is a three-metal alloy consisting of iron, chromium, and nickel. The alloy's strength and structural integrity are maintained by iron and nickel. Chromium is a reactive metal that combines with oxygen resulting in the creation of a chromium oxide layer on the surface of the metal which protects the stainless steel from rust and abrasion
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IT HAS A LOW MAINTENANCE COST
Once installed, stainless steel fasteners last for many years and do not need to be serviced primarily because of its corrosion and rust resistance properties. Moreover, the chromium oxide layer automatically repairs itself over a period of time and does not need to be maintained plus ss is completely recyclable. In fact, 60% of steel is made from recycled steel.
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IT HAS A LOW MANUFACTURING COST
Because stainless steel is abundant and easily available in large quantities from stainless-steel fasteners supplier. That is why they are inexpensive and widely used for metalworks in buildings. In addition, they are long lasting and cost-effective which increases their market demand.
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IT IS AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT GRADES
Fasteners of different strengths and characteristics are required for every buidling. This where stainless-steel grades come into the picture. When stainless steel is welded, it is augmented with filter metals which results in different grades. Strength, weldability, formability, corrosion resistance, heat tolerance and other characteristics differ from grade to grade. Autenitic, martensitic and ferritic ss are the most popular types of stainless steel. These categories can be further divided into grades such as 204, 316. 410, 17-4 which you can get from stainless-steel fasteners supplier
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IT IS VISUALLY APPEALING
Stainless steel bolts are visually appealing as compared to its counterparts. That is why, they are used widely in manufacturing and construction. Many manufacturers use stainless steel nuts and bolts while manufacturing their products to maintain their visual appeal
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IT HAS A LONG LIFECYCLE
Stainless steel may be expensive but it offers good value. They last longer than fasteners made from other materials so you will save money in the long run. In addition, since it offers durability, it can be used in extreme temperatures and even underwater. You will also save time since the replacement of ss needs to be done only once in a few decades.
Ashwin Impex is an ISO 9001:2015 certified stainless steel fasteners supplier in Mumbai. They manufacture a wide range of stainless-steel fasteners which consist of nuts, bolts, washers, screws, studs and others. In addition, they also manufacture customized products like Hex nut and bolt, grub screw and Csk screw, U bolt, eye bolt, dome nut, threaded bolt and anchor bolt
