Bolt Snap & Snap Hooks FAQs
What are the available materials for bolt snaps and snap hooks?
Bolt Snaps and snap hooks are made from stainless steel, rust proof metal, malleable iron, solid bronze and steel wire.
These materials are suitable for what kinds of application environments?
Stainless Steel is the most corrosion resistant material and also happens happen to look best aesthetically. Bronze is also corrosion resistant, however because it is cheaper than stainless you can get a heavier duty bronze snap hook for the same price. Rust Proof Metal, Malleable Iron and Steel Wire are also cost effective and the most widely used.
What are common uses for bolt snaps and snap hooks?
Bolt snaps and snap hooks have a wide variety of uses. Light-duty snaps and hooks make excellent key chains and dog leashes. Heavy-duty snaps and hooks can hoist loads as part of a crane operation or can be used to tow boats in marine applications.
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