Stainless steel 18-8
A corrosion resistant steel alloy. The most common stainless steel for general hardware use.
Stainless steel 316
A highly corrosion resistant grade of stainless steel. Ideal in salt water and chlorine environments.
Zinc plated grade 5 steel
A tempered medium carbon steel. Zinc plated for moderate corrosion resistance. Grade 5 falls between grade 2 and grade 8 in strength, and is commonly found in automotive applications.
Zinc plated grade 8 steel yellow
A tempered medium carbon steel. Zinc plated for moderate corrosion resistance. Grade 8 is stronger than grade 5, and is commonly found in high strength automotive applications.