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Are Stainless steel fixings weaker than M/S in low temps?
Thanks chief! We did some specials work on some ships in the arctic circle and the stainless turnbuckles and U shackles [316 if I remember]shattered under tension , we replaced them with Hot dipped galv M/S counterparts and they held true, but this was -25 degrees or more so you are right, I...- stendec68
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Are Stainless steel fixings weaker than M/S in low temps?
Hello, i am working with some one off designs for architectural replacement shrouds in a variety of materials all over the UK. Therehas been concern expressed over using zinc plated or galvanized fixings due to corrosion in certain areas in Scotland and Wales either due to the cold winter...- stendec68
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