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Do finishes such as paint, powder coating or stove enamel on the joint material affect fastener installation and performance?

April 26, 2017affect Coating enamel fastener finishes Joint material paint powder stove

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Do finishes such as paint, powder coating or stove enamel on the joint material affect fastener installation and performance?

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These finishes may increase the thickness of the joint material, which in turn can cause the fastener to be outside its specified grip range. We strongly recommend these finishes are taken into account when specifying the fastener for the joint.