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  1. 03-28-2018, 11:07 AM #1
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    I hope I don't sound like a techy geek, but I have a strange question and I'm just curious what's going on; I've installed many things with stainless bolts and nuts. On occasion, the stainless nut will freeze on the stainless bolt before I can get it tight. I learned my lesson and always use water or antiseize compound to prevent that.

    Why does stainless hardware seize? Is it a chemical reaction from a coating on the hardware?

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    Just a guess here but same type metals(nuts/bolts) have a better chance of seizing than using different types of metals. Yes I agree that the stainless on stainless requires an anti seize compound to help prevent seizing up more so than other types of metals.
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    I use anti seize on all SS hardware.
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    Thanks Cray, that link explains it.
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    Good read Cray. I buy a lot of hardware from them.
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    Thanks Cray, I learn something new everyday!


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