Many thanks, Martin.

I'll check this out immediately.

dwayne


At 04:25 PM 4/6/2015, Martin Klingensmith wrote:
>On 4/6/2015 3:51 PM, Dwayne Reid wrote:
> > Many thanks for the suggestion.
> >
> > I'm avoiding black oxide for now because they rust easily.  We used
> > to build out industrial process oven control boxes using 6-32
> > flat-head hex socket screws with black oxide finish to mount the
> > circuit boards to the door of the cabinet.  I found that they
> > completely rust over after a period of time.
> >
> > Because these patch panels are part of the building's infrastructure,
> > their expected service lifetime is many decades.  I know that they
> > are going to get dirty over that time period but I really want to
> > avoid having rusted screws.
>
>Dwayne,
>McMaster-Carr sells black oxide stainless steel screws:
>http://www.mcmaster.com/#91249a108/=3Dwn0w6r
>
>They have various varieties. I just picked this one randomly.
>
>-
>Martin


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Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd    Edmonton, AB, CANADA
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www.trinity-electronics.com
Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing

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