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Will anodized stainless steel seize with another stainless steel part?

I was wondering if you have a "U"-bolt that is made out of stainless steel anodized, will the nut still seize the two together still?

Thank you

Ken caird
antennas - Canada
November 2, 2008
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November 5, 2008

There are very few places that can anodize stainless steel and it is questionable on how much anti galling properties it will give you.
I would look at having one of the two parts electroless nickel plated. 0.0005" should be enough.
I would strongly consider using a dry film lubricant on the bolt portion. This is easy to do with the correct product and an oven.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
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