Materials

Shopping for fasteners is not the most complex process, but you do have choices. Some choices are easy, like what function or size you need. Some choices are not so easy, like choosing between steel types.Steel is steel is steel, right? Not so fast. There's a big difference between carbon steel and stainless steel. Let's cover the main points.AppearanceStainless steel typically wins hands down in the appearance contes

Galvanic corrosion is relatively common, and it's an issue that can be prevented by proper fastener selection. Galvanic corrosion occurs when two different metals contact each other in an environment that contains oxygen or moisture. When this happens, a small electrical current travels between the two metals, causing one of the metals to corrode more quickly than it would on its own.Electrical current?That's right. Dissimilar metals and