Marine
The Simfix Marine collection features A4 (316) grade stainless steel fasteners designed for environments that break A2 (304), such as coastal fencing, jetties, and boat fittings. A4 (316) contains 2–3% molybdenum, preventing pitting corrosion in chloride-rich environments. The collection includes hex bolts, socket cap screws, machine screws, nyloc nuts, dome nuts, and flat washers – all in A4 (316) stainless steel.
What this page covers
- Overview of A4 (316) marine grade stainless steel fasteners and their advantages over A2 (304)
- Complete product listing of 10 Simfix A4 fasteners in the Marine collection
- Typical applications including coastal, marine, pool, and spa environments
Marine
The Marine collection contains A4 (316) stainless steel fasteners with 2–3% molybdenum, designed for chloride‐rich environments that would corrode A2 (304) stainless steel.
- A4 (316) marine grade stainless steel resists pitting corrosion in salt spray and chloride exposures.
- Contains 2–3% molybdenum, which prevents the pitting corrosion that destroys A2 (304) in chloride environments.
- Suitable for coastal fencing, jetties, boat fittings, pool/spa hardware, and structures exposed to salt-laden air.
- Product types include hex bolts (DIN 931/933), socket cap screws (ISO 4762), machine screws, nyloc nuts (DIN 985), dome nuts (DIN 1587), and flat washers.
Products in This Collection
This collection includes 10 Simfix A4 stainless steel fasteners across various types and sizes.
- A4 Casted Eye Bolts in M6, M8, and M10 sizes.
- Flat washers in Form C (M10) and Form A (M6).
- Dome nut DIN 1587 in M5 size.
- Hex socket countersunk screw ISO 10642 in M5×16.
- Poz pan tapping screws DIN 7981-C in 4.8×38, 4.8×25, and 4.8×19.
Facts Index
| Entity | Attribute | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | visible_product_count | 10 | high |
Who Is This For
- Professionals and DIYers building or maintaining structures in coastal or marine environments.
- Contractors working on jetties, boat fittings, and outdoor fencing exposed to salt spray.
- Pool and spa installers requiring fasteners resistant to chlorinated water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Marine collection?The Simfix Marine collection is a line of A4 (316) stainless steel fasteners designed for chloride-rich environments such as coastal fencing, boat fittings, and pool hardware.
How many products are in the Marine collection?The Marine collection contains 10 products.
What is the difference between A4 (316) and A2 (304) stainless steel?A4 (316) contains 2–3% molybdenum, which prevents pitting corrosion in chloride‐rich environments; A2 (304) lacks molybdenum and is more susceptible to pitting corrosion in such conditions.
What types of fasteners are included?The collection includes hex bolts, socket cap screws, machine screws, nyloc nuts, dome nuts, flat washers, eye bolts, and tapping screws, all in A4 (316) stainless steel.
What are the typical applications for these fasteners?Typical applications include coastal fencing, jetties, boat fittings, pool and spa hardware, and any structure exposed to salt spray or salt-laden air.