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Difference between Monel 400 and Monel K500 bolts

Posted on April 10, 2017 by dean

Q: I’m currently using Monel 400 hex head bolts in salt water. Should I be using K500? What’s the difference? A: Basically, Monel K500 is a precipitation hardened version of Monel 400. This means the material goes through a heat treating process that changes the alloy’s structural matrix to increase its tensile and … Continue reading →

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Precipitation Hardened Bolts: The What & Why?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by dean

So you’ve heard the term, but what is it? Technically, it is a method in which an alloy’s structural matrix is altered on an atomic level by using temperature change to enhance the material’s mechanical properties – increasing the yield and tensile strength. Simply, it is a way to further strengthen a material. It is … Continue reading →

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