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Stainless steel fittings are used where corrosion could reduce the operating efficiency of the fitting either by weakening its rated load capacity, inhibiting its attachment function or simply spoiling its appearance. However, stainless steel can be specified in 2 main types. Simple hooks and sheet material which may be used in damp but not seriously corrosive environments is usually fabricated in 304 type stainless whereas high performance fittings or those used in highly corrosive environments are usually fabricated in 316 stainless. What is the difference? Impossible to say by visual inspection. In simple terms, 304 contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel whereas 316 contains 16% chromium, 10% nickel and 2% molybdenum. An exact identification can be obtained using a laser scanner of the type used in production by GTF. Products identified as being of either stainless group are routinely scanned at GTF to ensure that the supplied material corresponds to that ordered.
GTF® is a family business that manufactures Cargo Restraint Equipment to secure loads for road, rail, ship and air. GTF® stocks a wide range of lashing straps and lifting products. GTF® also supplies cargo securing components such as ratchet buckles, wire hooks, cam buckles and loose webbing as used in the manufacture of straps. GTF® is able to manufacture bespoke straps quickly for special needs. All product testing is carried out in house. GTF® has been manufacturing straps for over 30 years and is registered to ISO9001 on NQA certificate number 8906.
Telephone: – +44 (0) 1323 728 626
Fax: – +44 (0) 1323 728 890
G T Factors Ltd
22a Hawthorn Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 6QA
GTF® is VAT registered under No GB 461 771 146.
G T Factors Limited is registered in England under Company Registration Number 2091081.
The Company Registered Office is North House, 198 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, UK, TN9 1BE.
GTF® is a registered trademark
