Many people mistakenly believe that all stainless steel is the same. This is not true. The type and grade of stainless steel fasteners that you invest in will determine just how corrosion resistant they are and, of course, how durable and long-lasting you can expect them to be. Whether you are buying nuts, bolts, nails and screws, rivets and pins or anchoring systems, you must take the environment into consideration.

Professionals must know what the difference is between 18-8 vs. 304 vs. 316-grade stainless steel. We’re going to help simplify it for you. Here’s what you need to know about each of these three different grades: ///

18-8 and type 304 are the same alloy