Fastener Coating Comparisons

FluoroKote#1® ...holding the world of high pressure piping together.

Black, cadmium plated, and hot dipped galvanized bolts will freeze when subjected to the corrosive environments found in manufacturing plants, offshore oil rigs etc. Most often removing the nuts requires a cutting torch. With FluoroKote#1®, these same nuts and bolts exhibit easy on and easy off characteristics increasing worker safety.

Cadmium plated and hot dipped galvanized bolts provide similar corrosion resistance. These coatings have undergone the standard salt fog test (ASTM B117) and have been rated at 96 hours of corrosion resistance. With a FluoroKote#1® coated bolt that rating jumps to as much as 4,000 hours. The additional corrosion resistance allows fasteners to be disassembled quickly, saving lost down time and man-hours.

Galvanizing produces a coating that is uneven, rough and thick. The rough surfaces make assembly difficult and a tight even tension on each bolt impossible. If used in sealing joints such as flanges, heads or inspection covers, the inconsistent tension forms an uneven fit resulting in a high probability of leaks. With a FluoroKote#1® coated bolt, tighter more consistent tensions are achieved with less required torque.

The costs entailed with other bolt coatings can be staggering when factors such as man-hours, down time, safety and equipment damage are considered. Bolts coated with FluoroKote#1® prove to be longer lasting, safer and more cost effective than any other coated bolt.

FluoroKote#1® ...holding the world of high pressure piping together.

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