Corrosion-Resistant Systems · Stainless Fabrication & Handling

Drill stainless for 3/8-inch hardware

Stainless steel — Flanged or bracket connection

Hardware guidanceInstall approved 3/8-inch stainless bolt, flat washer, and nut arrangement.
Anti-seize / gallingApply approved anti-seize sparingly to clean threads before assembly when specified.

How to install it

  1. 1

    Mark and center-punch lightly

  2. 2

    use sharp stainless-rated tooling, controlled speed, cutting fluid approved for the site, and firm feed to avoid work hardening.

Quality check

  • Hole is round, deburred, correctly located, and does not tear the flange.

Stop and verify

Stop if the bit work-hardens the hole or the flange cracks.