[Salar]

I want to protect the edges of the floor hatch inside the wheelhouse. I can find suitable stainless angle in 430 polished stainless, but not 316. Would that be Ok as it is an inside location? If not can anyone suggest a supplier of stainless angle in 316?

 

[ETEC]

I want to protect the edges of the floor hatch inside the wheelhouse. I can find suitable stainless angle in 430 polished stainless, but not 316. Would that be Ok as it is an inside location? If not can anyone suggest a supplier of stainless angle in 316?

To Be honest Salar inside it should not be too much of a problem but it loses its properties when welded.

here is its better name and the uses

ISO/TS15510 X6Cr17 is a ferritic, straight chromium, non-hardenable grade, combining good corrosion resistance and formability characteristics with useful mechanical properties. The ability of X6Cr17 steel to resist nitric acid attack permits its use in specific chemical applications but automotive trim and appliance components represents its largest fields of application.
These properties for X6Cr17 steel are specified for flat rolled product (plate, sheet and coil) in ASTM A959. Similar but not necessarily identical properties are specified for other products such as forgings and bar in their respective specifications.
Typical applications for X6Cr17 steel include: (1)Linings for dish washers (2)Refrigerator cabinet panels (3)Automotive trim (4)Lashing Wire (5)Element Supports (6)Stove trim rings (7)Fasteners (8)Chimney Liners


Hope this helps a little

I wouldn't use it anywhere near a permanent salt water environment but where it can be regularly wiped down It should be ok.


ETEC

 

[Salar]

That is helpful, thank you. I won't be welding, I will screw or maybe just bond the angle round the edge of the floor hatch and mitre the corners.

 

[LilBrit]

Might be worth putting a couple of coats of clear lacquer on it Nev, anything to stop the air getting to it should help.

 

[ETEC]

Might be worth putting a couple of coats of clear lacquer on it Nev, anything to stop the air getting to it should help.

Stainless works by passivation so the air is needed to keep it active


ETEC

 

[Cris T]

I've used metals4u in the past who are very reasonable and aluminium warehouse is another decent supplier

 

[deepseadavy]

Hi Salar,Have you considered brass,?it looks nice with teak.

 

[Salar]

Hi Salar,Have you considered brass,?it looks nice with teak.

I agree, it does on traditional boats. I have fitted mine out with a more modern look, without going all trendy, which is stainless or chrome fittings, white grp or white epoxy paint, and teak trim. No brass to be seen Some of the traditional fit-outs I looked at with a lot of wood looked very dark. So far I'm pleased with the look.

 

[cps]

carnet you get some pressed up from sheet

 

[essexkenny]

Buy 25 x 25 x 3mm angle 316 from Metals4u 0844 800 0069.

3m length, £51.51??
Would have thought ideal for a floor hatch surround??
They do smaller sizes down to 10x10mm x2mm thick, but only in 304.
Or u could make it from Aluminium??