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  1. 07-02-2011, 02:29 PM #1
    amanmazleigh
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    Stainless or non stainless steel ACME screws?

    Hello everyone,

    Is it better to get a stainless steel acme screw or is it not necessary? Considering that the stainless steel version is double the price?

    Thanks.
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  2. 07-07-2011, 05:00 AM #2
    louieatienza
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    Stainless may only be necessary where you need to hose down your machinery, or maybe even in the food processing industry, where rust can contaminate food. just a couple examples, otherwise the regular steel works just fine.
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