Static field route #619

What do I do when stainless screws, nuts, or bolts are required on duct supports?

Hanger Systems, Rods, Straps, Trapeze & AnchorsHigh-risk field starter — stainless hardware / anti-seize

Use the stainless hardware type/grade required by the project, not just whatever stainless is on the cart. Stainless fasteners can gall or seize, so use the approved anti-seize/thread lubricant when directed.

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Field checklist

Verify stainless grade/type if listed
Keep nuts/bolts/washers matched to the approved detail
Hand-start threads cleanly
Apply approved anti-seize if required
Tighten without using the bolt to pull bad alignment together
Ask before mixing stainless with aluminum, galvanized, or coated parts.

Ask foreman

Do you want stainless hardware here, what grade/type is required, and should I use approved anti-seize before tightening?

Do not

Do not dry-run stainless threads under load, force cross-threaded hardware, or assume anti-seize makes the assembly corrosion-proof.

Why it matters

Stainless hardware can resist some corrosion conditions, but stainless threads are prone to galling if installed wrong.

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