Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Boat Fixtures 304 Or 316 Stainless Steel?

304 or 316 Stainless Steel? - boat fixtures

Has anyone built their own rail crossbar. I get a manufacturer that is for me and asked if I use 316 or 304th He said that 304 of the stronger and is also good for the marine environment, where it will be used in things like bolts and high strength structures. He said it's not so expensive and easily accessible compared to 316th The 304 is also very polished, the same as 316th

So the question is "Has anyone had a boat accessories in 304 and how it's done?" From my own research on the net, it seems that you can use 304, but there's nothing like peoples own experience.

Regards

Steve

9 comments:

  1. 304 stainless steel is the most common and will fit your bill without any problems. SS 316 is used in highly corrosive or acidic environments (pulp and zinc) refineries. We use the material during the construction period and 304, 99% of the time.

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  2. 304 stainless steel is the most common and will fit your bill without any problems. SS 316 is used in highly corrosive or acidic environments (pulp and zinc) refineries. We use the material during the construction period and 304, 99% of the time.

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  3. 316 a larger amount of chromium, in which he is compared to 304, chromium gives stainless steel, what does their resistance to corrosion, which is becoming increasingly expensive, I do not really what a stern rail, but if constantly immersed in seawater 316 will resist better, but only the difference of corrosion because of its life cycle, 316 304 may last for decades, this type of condition.

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  4. Saltwater? ... It will take you happier with 316th
    Maintenance will require more than 304th

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  5. If so, use 1 "316 SS because it was free. 316 a little better in hot water with salt, but also a bit lower then 304th Personally I would not be 316 additional spending, unless you keep your year-round boat in the Caribbean or the like. Most products are 304 in my boat, I can not identify even the most not planned idea of what type it is stainless.

    owns the 30-foot sailboat

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  6. If so, use 1 "316 SS because it was free. 316 a little better in hot water with salt, but also a bit lower then 304th Personally I would not be 316 additional spending, unless you keep your year-round boat in the Caribbean or the like. Most products are 304 in my boat, I can not identify even the most not planned idea of what type it is stainless.

    owns the 30-foot sailboat

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  7. Star Steel is a good company to use

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  8. Steve

    I would be with the 316th We have a yard in Florida, replaced a lot of OEM devices, the 304 to 316th You Save oxide cries at a grade crossing, pitting, and eventual replacement. Make sure fasteners 316 also. Age is the screws that are almost spoiled. Most of them are in the seat, and supports the platform of swimming. When confronted with this problem, a large manufacturer who decided more glue to fix the problem, instead of spending a little money to improve the steel. Go figure.

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  9. I am a steel boiler 316 is the highest grade of steel can be purchased

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