3036 Stainless (1 Viewer)

[AlaskanWheeler]

Does anyone know what the rating of this stuff is? I'd like to use it for a spring center pin; it's the only type I could find locally.
Thanks

 

[paranoid56]

i wouldnt, must SS stuff is too weak for this app.
Shane

 

[brian]

the only thing i could on 3036ss, after a 10min web search was this: http://www.corsetsupplies.com/Pins.htm

i don't think you have 3036ss.

either way i would'nt use ss.

 

[xiero]

I have a Spyderco knife that has a 3036 SS blade. I looked up the tinsile strength of it one time after I broke the tip. IIRC it was pretty hard, but brittle. I looked it up using the Rockwell scale, but after a few minutes of searching today, I couldn't find any data, other than some steak knife company.

Hard, but brittle. I wouldn't use it anywhere critical.

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

Thanks for the help

 

[Mark W]

Why use stainless for a spring center pin? You are talking about the pin in the middle of the leaf pack right?

This is not a critical application. Any old bolt will do the job. Or you can pick up an "official" spring center pin from NAPA for a couple of bucks. P/N CB10


Mark...

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

Mark
Thanks for the part number.
I was actually looking for the hex cap pin and that was the only type I could find. Napa's right down the street; I know they gottem.
Thanks again

 

[Ming89FJ62]

Most commercial grades of stainless will be either 303 (for machiability), 304 (for standard sheetmetal work) or the more exotic 316 and 316L (lower carbon). Hardware is typically 303. I would not use S.S. fasteners for your center pin application - in general, stainless of any grade will be "softer" than a comparible carbon steel fastener; more prone to bend and distort. Additionally, S.S. fasteners have a nasty habit of gauling - you should definately use anti-sieze and be careful if while torquing them down or you'll tear the head right off the fastener.

Harry

 

[FoYoChe]

I'll second the galling comment, but you can use zinc nuts on stainless bolts and avoid that. stainless steel makes a good pin for most things though, as long as the sizing is right.