Is 305 Stainless good enough...

[Captain Crisp]

For my forward hatch piano hinge? I can't seem to find a hinge in 316 stainless...

Thanks!

 

[Aeolus]

How about this one? Search results for 3899805

 

[Captain Crisp]

Thanks, Aeolus, but I need 40mm width (at least that's what the current one is...)

 

[Motor_Sailor]

Unless the hatch is the forward underwater escape hatch, then 305 will be fine. It's corrosion resistance is on a par with 304, but is easier to cold draw which is how the hinges are made.

But any stainless can show bleeding and dis-colourisation, so work some 3in1 oil into the pivot and rub the rest with an oily / lanocoted or metal polish coated rag if you're fussy.

I do.