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SA-354 or SA-540 good for sub-sea?

Thread starter facilityengr
Start date Aug 22, 2002

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Aug 22, 2002

facilityengr

Mechanical

Anyone have any experience with using SA-354 or SA-540 bolts for subsea hydrocarbon P/L service? Would chloride stress cracking, cad plating, saltwater, or brittleness be an issue? We are looking for an alternative to a 193-B7 stud, we need 29-30 ksi allowable, 3 1/2" Dia.