Tag Archives: Titanium Grade 2

Bolt resistant to sodium hypochlorite with 80ksi yield strength

Posted on November 7, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m looking for guidance on fasteners with good resistance exposure to sodium hypochlorite. The material would need to be bleach-resistance, but also have a tensile yield strength of over 80ksi.

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Choosing a Specialty Material Hose Clamp

Posted on August 29, 2017 by dean

Special Fasteners China. offers hose clamps in Titanium and Hastelloy C276. This newsletter overviews the two styles available – worm drive and medium duty – as well as highlight what materials are best for your application. Titanium Grade 2 hose clamps are in stock and available in the sizes shown here. Hastelloy C276 hose clamps are custom made to order … Continue reading →

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Screws for high velocity salt water with debris

Posted on July 10, 2017 by dean

Q: I have a salt water environment with high velocities and a lot of debris including sand, dirt and particles. Because of the amount of debris, I’m concerned about what material would work best. A: Both Monel and Titanium can be good choices in this situation. Both perform extremely well … Continue reading →

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Titanium bolt for sodium hypochlorite corrosion

Posted on July 5, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m using sodium hypochlorite to control slime and bacteria formation in a power plant water system. It’s in about a 15% solution. I tried using Duplex fasteners thinking they are good with chlorides but I’m having corrosion issues. Any suggestions? A: I think the problem you have is the fact … Continue reading →

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Titanium grade 5 bolts for lightweight robotic application

Posted on April 25, 2017 by dean

Q: I have a robotic application where I need a fastener that is both lightweight and strong. Also, the style of the fastener needs to provide a wide clamping area in a low clearance area. Any suggestions? A: A material you might consider is Titanium, grade 5. The most common … Continue reading →

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Sea Water Corrosion: Monel, AL-6XN & Titanium to the Rescue

Posted on September 21, 2016 by dean

With over 30% of marine equipment failures being the result of marine corrosion, the subsequent costs have added up; now seawater corrosion costs are estimated at 4 % of the GNP. Unfortunately, sea water is not a simple medium because it is chemically and biologically active, which can have an … Continue reading →

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Corrosion Resistant Titanium Fasteners – More Than Meets the Eye!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by dean

Titanium fasteners are well known for their amazing combination of high strength and lightness of weight, but a lesser known characteristic of titanium is its unique corrosion resistance.

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Titanium Fasteners – Selecting the Best Grade for Your Tough Application

Posted on May 5, 2015 by dean

All titanium grades are not created equal…And with over 40 grades of titanium alloys available, it may be a bit overwhelming to choose the best titanium grade for your unique and challenging application. But don’t worry, we are here to help…

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