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Can I use galvanized fasteners with stainless steel connectors?

April 26, 2017connectors fasteners galvanized stainless steel

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Can I use galvanized fasteners with stainless steel connectors?

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No. You should not use galvanized fasteners with stainless steel connectors. Stainless steel fasteners should be used with stainless steel connectors. Galvanizing (zinc) and stainless steel are considered to be dissimilar metals which can cause the zinc to corrode when placed in contact with the stainless steel. This would result in the galvanized fasteners losing their protective coating faster than expected. Hot-dip galvanized and stainless steel components should not be placed in contact with each other.