18-8
18-8 Stainless Steel FastenersValley Fastener Group is a full-service manufacturer of 18-8 stainless steel fasteners, including custom screws, rivets, and SEMs. With a commitment to quality, fast lead times, and tailored engineering support, Valley Fastener Group offers significant advantages for OEMs seeking reliable, high-performance fasteners.
We offer high-performance grade 18-8 machine screws, self-tapping screws, countersunk screws, hexagon bolts, specialty fasteners, and cold-formed head styles in countless configurations. With a dedicated engineering team and a complete range of quality testing, we can assist OEMs in meeting precise ratings for parts and equipment.
Characteristics of 18-8 Stainless Steel for Industrial Operations
Grade 18-8 stainless steel is used extensively in manufacturing. The designation 18-8 comes from the alloy’s 18% chromium and 8% nickel composition. These elements add significant corrosion resistance, thermal resistance, and strength.
Stainless steel alloy 18-8 fasteners offer excellent corrosion resistance to moderately acidic and caustic solutions. It’s often used for pressure vessel components. However, 18-8 is vulnerable to chloride ion stress corrosion cracking, making it unsuitable for marine or offshore operations.
Non-Reactive Stainless Steel for Food Service
Grade 18-8 stainless steel is non-reactive, so it works well in food service applications and consumer goods, such as fasteners for cookware, grills, prep stations, and appliances. The food and beverage industry relies on 18-8 stainless steel rivets, screws, washers, and special fasteners throughout processing facilities.
We offer a virtually endless inventory of standard and custom fasteners:
- 18-8 rivets: Semi-tubular, blind, shoulder, collar, brake, and countersunk head
- 18-8 screws: Machine screws, indented hex, button, fillister, pan, truss, and custom heads
- 18-8 fasteners: SEMs, U-drive screws, fine-pitch bolts, and weld studs
Grade 18-8 SS is readily weldable, easy to machine, and highly formable, making it an excellent choice for rivets, weld studs, and exposed fasteners.
Industries and Applications for High-Quality 18-8 Stainless Steel Fasteners
Grade 18-8 SS is also easy to sterilize and highly resistant to institutional disinfectants. For these reasons, 18-8 fasteners and parts are popular for medical and dental manufacturing, from precision medical devices to components in monitoring equipment.
We have also provided 18-8 fasteners to commercial developers for building projects that range from hospitals and laboratories to restaurants and cryogenic storage facilities. This material is relatively affordable, and it works well for decorative accents as well as practical applications.
The automotive, aerospace, and aviation industries use 18-8 fasteners for tight-tolerance parts that enter into contact with corrosive substances. The brightness of the alloy also provides aesthetic benefits for exposed 18-8 rivets and screws.
Learn More About 18-8 Fastener Specifications
With over 40 years of expertise and billions of parts manufactured each year, Valley Fastener Group is an industry leader in 18-8 stainless steel fastener production. Our reputation for precision manufacturing makes us your go-to fastener supplier. Request a quote right away.
