Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types, Grades, and Uses What Are Stainless Steel Fasteners and Their Types? When you’re building or fixing anything—from furniture to outdoor projects to boats—stainless steel fasteners (or ss fasteners) are usually the safest bet. They’re tough, resist rust extremely well, and come in all kinds of options like bolts, nuts, washers, studs, and specialty screws. At the end of the day, stainless steel fastners are essentially low-carbon steel with at least 10% chromium added, and it’s this chromium that provides the corrosion resistance everyone relies on. That’s why grades like 304 (general use) and 316 (marine use) are so popular. For harsher environments such as marine work, […]

