How to Prevent Thread Galling on Stainless Steel Bolts and Screws
Stainless steel bolts and screws are notoriously prone to thread galling. When galling occurs, microscopic particles are released that cause the mating fasteners to “stick” together and seize or block up. In severe cases, the two fasteners can become so seized that they are impossible to separate. The good news is that thread galling can…