Review on Meite 2 Inch Stainless Staples Similar by Ryan Lawrence

There are many misconceptions that stainless steel staples should not rust. Please note that conventional 300 series stainless steel clamps will rust in hot, humid or salty environments. This is because they are made from 304 or 316 stainless steel, also known as austenitic stainless steel. All SS metals contain the element Cr which helps passivate their surface under most conditions but not hot, humid or salty air conditions to name a few. Austenitic stainless steel can be made significantly more rust resistant by adding additional elements such as molybdenum (Mo), copper (Cu) or nitrogen (N) to the furnace charge. The SS 300 series does not have such elements. look it up You need to do your research and determine which series contain these additional items. A customer remarked that he had placed several 304 stainless steel clips in a saltwater tank and they did not rust. What he didn't understand was that AIR is needed to oxidize everything and there is very little air in liquid water (which is why people drown in water), so 304 stainless steel braces take time to rust, but they will rust. There are other problems metals face when they do not have access to air to passivate surfaces from corrosion. Everything is difficult. Most engineers use the abbreviation "CRES" when referring to stainless steel metals. CRES stands for "Corrosion Resistant" which definitely doesn't mean there are no stains. When a manufacturer tells you their SS shackles are not designed for marine or boat use, trust them. They have nothing to gain by giving you information that could very well result in a lost sale while being completely honest.