Phillips Countersunk Head

A low carbon steel for general use. Zinc plating provides a moderate corrosion resistance suitable for indoors or otherwise dry conditions. Colour is either a blue-ish tint or yellow depending on the exact process utilised during manufacture.

304 Stainless Steel composition is 18% chromium and 8% nickel. When working with 304 Stainless Steels, it is recommended that stainless tools are used. This avoids cross contamination of stainless by easily corroded metals.

316 Stainless Steel has increased corrosion resistance due to the addition of 2% to 3% molybdenum. It is suitable for marine, chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing and transport use.

Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc. Brass has a bright gold-like appearance and is commonly used for boating, plumbing and electrical applications and in situations in which it is important that sparks not be struck, such as in fittings and tools around explosive gases.

A flat round washer made from nylon. They are white or black in colour.