We are often confronted with questions about the use of stainless steel fasteners in swimming pools, as people are warned of the hazards and accidents that have occurred in the past.
When applying stainless steel or aluminum fasteners, ‘cold welding’ (also known as seizing, galling or fretting) may occur during assembly.
Hexagon head screw ISO 4017 Steel Right Zinc plated 8.8 M16X50
Hexagon nut DIN 934 Steel Right Zinc plated |8| M16
Plain washer DIN 125-1A Steel 140HV Zinc plated M16
Threaded rod length 1 meter DIN 976-1A Steel Zinc plated 8.8 M16
Prevailing torque type hexagon nut with non-metallic insert DIN 985 Stainless steel A2 Right M6