Stainless Steel Screw Standards
I purchased a large quantity of #8 stainless steel screws from BOLT DEPOT, to replace screws in my 14 year old 5th wheel. Most of the original screws had severe rust problems. Even screws that were c...
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Stainless screws are pretty soft, rated somewhat like a Grade 2 in hardness.
You are most likely getting 18-8 stainless that is "rust resistant" and if they are made in China they are even more prone to rust. 316 stainless is more resistant, you might try that type, that is all I will buy if available.
I buy all my fasteners from McMaster-Carr The choices are endless and the quality is the best I have found.
Another thing that is nice at McMaster is you will probably get the choice of a Robertson Square drive that is less prone to stripping.
Good luck
You are most likely getting 18-8 stainless that is "rust resistant" and if they are made in China they are even more prone to rust. 316 stainless is more resistant, you might try that type, that is all I will buy if available.
I buy all my fasteners from McMaster-Carr The choices are endless and the quality is the best I have found.
Another thing that is nice at McMaster is you will probably get the choice of a Robertson Square drive that is less prone to stripping.
Good luck
