Our current design uses a C276 nut on a AL6XN threaded rod in a seawater environment. I am looking at replacing the C276 nut with a AL6XN one but am concerned about galling. Does anyone have experience with AL6XN fasteners or know where to find more information?
We are using 6061-T6 plates in a seawater environment (usually not in contact with seawater though covered in salt from incidental contact and sometimes sitting in a pool of stagnant seawater for long periods of time)Our current anodize spec is "HARD ANODIZE PER MIL-A-8625F TYPE III, CLASS...
Thanks unclesyd. This is exactly the type of alternative I was looking for. I was looking at Victaulic type couplings but they only go up to 350 psi in the 18 inch size.
I am designing a pressure vessel using a 16 or 18 inch piece of pipe. I need to be able to remove the end of the pipe in order to gain access to the full pipe ID. The vessel will contain water at 1200 psi and 20 C. A 600 lb blind flange would work but is a huge, expensive piece of metal. Are...
