<VV> Bolt Grades

Michael Kovacs kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net
Sat Nov 14 09:40:57 EST 2009


Some of those "stainless" materials are known as ""RUSTALLOY"" 
 MIKE KOVACS 

Most SS bolts are Grade 4. ???????????????



Impossible!  An SAE fastener specification includes the MATERIAL to be
used…and “SS” ain’t it!  It may be advertised as an SAE equivalent
strength….but that means about as much as a “guarantee” on your Ronco
Pocket-Fisherman!



However, SS isn't much like steel at all,


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