Fasteners are often produced in a range of coating options.  Coating affects the durability and cosmetic finish of a product. Below is a brief run through of the options available from us.

Highly corrosion resistant and is electrically conductive.  Primarily copper and zinc alloy.  Generally available in most metric and imperial sizes.  Be warned – the price can be volatile!

Nickel

Similar to bright zinc but slightly more of a yellow tint and very shiny and smooth.  Very hard wearing and durable. Mostly used on machine screws.

Phos Oil

Dark grey plating for steel parts for corrosion resistance and lubricity.

Cadmium

Old style plating which offers protection from corrosion and resists the growth of mould and bacteria. No longer commonly used.

A2 Stainless Steel

Most common stainless steel A2(304).  Offers excellent corrosion resistance for most applications.  Widely available in metric and imperial.

A4 Stainless Steel

Marine grade A4(316).  Offers increased resistance to chloride corrosion compared to A2(304).  Widely available in metric sizes and can be sourced in imperial threads.

A4-80 Stainless Steel

The same as A4 but a higher grade. Only available in metric sizes.

Galvanised

Similar process as Zinc plating but a thicker layer is applied.  Has a higher corrosive resistance than zinc.  Commonly used in agriculture and marine industries.