I have had great success using "never seize" on the threads of stainless
U-bolts at K3LR.
I am able to tighten them without problem.
There are also several different types/strengths of stainless material. Most
large fastener houses have the specifications which they will share with their
customers. A Google search may
bring the information as well.
73!
Tim K3LR
Keith Dutson wrote:
> Stainless is best for things like shackles, nuts, washers and lockwashers.
> Hot dipped galvanized hardware lasts a very long time. Electroplated
> hardware (zinc) must be painted to avoid rust. Avoid stainless steel
> bolt/nut combinations that will need to be torqued tight. There is a
> tendency for the threads to gall, and once galled, the nuts are virtually
> impossible to remove. A good example to avoid is all-stainless u-bolts.
>
> Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K4FJ@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 4:22 PM
> To: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] grade 5 bolts
>
>
> In a message dated 8/16/2004 5:00:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> Cqtestk4xs@aol.com writes:
>
> The Home Depots and Lowes in the Tampa area do NOT carry grade 5 either in
>
> Galvanized or Stainless. If you live in a fairly large city, check the
> big
> specialty houses that carry just fasteners, screws, bolts and such. The
> only problem you may face is a minimum order, generally around $50.
>
> Bill K4XS
> _______________________________________________
>
> Bill's advise is best, but I am fairly sure I did but grade 5 bolts at
> either Home Depot or Lowes in Fredericksburg, VA or Alexandria, VA.
>
> So, maybe it varies with Home Depot and Lowes, and maybe not. Look for the
> three tick marks on the bolt head. Whatever I bought was galvanized, and
> not stainless. I find the latter undesirable for the price, because it is
> too easy to paint galvanized hardware for long term protection and it is
> stronger.
>
> 73, Steve
>
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