In situations of chemical exposure, the advantages of choosing to use stainless steel rivets as connecting and fixing elements are significant and multifaceted. Grade 316 stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel containing molybdenum and has excellent resistance to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress. Ability to corrode and crack. It performs well in a variety of harsh chemical environments, including but not limited to chloride solutions, seawater, certain organic acids, and a variety of inorganic salt solutions. Grade 316 stainless steel maintains its corrosion-resistant properties even under extreme temperature changes and humidity fluctuations, ensuring rivets can survive long-term use outdoors or in indoor chemical exposure environments without degradation.
When stainless steel rivets are subjected to chemical attack, their physical strength (such as tensile strength and yield strength) basically remains unchanged, ensuring the overall stability and safety of the connection structure. Stainless steel's hardness and wear resistance help reduce thread wear or rivet head deformation caused by chemical attack, thereby reducing the risk of loosening.
Because stainless steel rivets are highly resistant to chemicals, they last significantly longer than regular steel or galvanized rivets, reducing the direct costs of frequent replacement. Reduce equipment failures and downtime due to corrosion and improve production efficiency and overall operational efficiency. The low maintenance requirements of stainless steel rivets mean that the frequency of regular inspections, cleaning and replacement is reduced, reducing the complexity and cost of maintenance work.
Stainless steel is a 100% recyclable material that meets environmental protection and sustainable development requirements. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel rivets reduces waste and potential chemical pollutants caused by corrosion, making them more friendly to the environment and human health.
Handling a variety of corrosive chemicals requires highly corrosion-resistant fasteners to ensure the integrity of equipment and pipelines. In clean rooms and sterile environments, stainless steel rivets are preferred for their corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning. Equipment and packaging materials that come into contact with food require fasteners that do not release harmful substances, and stainless steel rivets are ideal. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel rivets is particularly critical when exposed to seawater and salt spray environments for long periods of time.