Why The Best Hose Clamps Are Stainless Steel

Why should one use stainless steel hose clamps? Stainless steel has many qualities that make it an ideal material to use where fluids, including salt water and salt spray, are present. The characteristics of stainless steel are:

• Corrosion-resistance
• Durability
• High tensile strength
• Temperature resistance
• Non-magnetic
• Low maintenance
• Scratch resistance
• Attractive appearance
• Multiple finishing options, including beveling and polishing
• Effortless fabrication and formability
• Recyclable

There are many grades of stainless steel, specifically 304 grade and 316 marine grade stainless steel. What additional elements do these two grades have from standard stainless steel, and where are they used?

Grade 304. This grade includes 18% chromium and 8% nickel and is the most commonly used stainless steel in the 300 series. It is utilized for various home and commercial applications, including food handling and processing equipment, machinery parts, exhaust manifolds, screws, and utensils.     

Grade 316. At least 2% molybdenum is added to this grade, substantially increasing its resistance to “salt” corrosion. Grade 316 is ideal for valve and pump parts, heat exchangers, chemical, textile, pulp, and paper processing equipment, and parts exposed to marine environments.

Industries That Use Stainless Steel Hose Clamps

As a wholesale supplier to local and national businesses, as well as city, county, and state governments, we know the industries using stainless steel hose clamps are extensive. Other industries that use the stainless steel hose clamps and fasteners:

• Utility companies, whether gas, electric, water, or sewage.
• Telecommunications
• Pump manufacturers
• Robotics
• Marine fabricators
• Marina owners
• Coastal home building construction contractors