"The 'Tight Guardian' of Extreme Marine Environments: Locally Produced Bolts Achieve 20 Years of Rust-Free Performance"


Release date:

2025-10-31

At the material level, molybdenum-chromium-modified alloy steel combined with deep cryogenic treatment refines the steel's grain size from Grade 8 to Grade 10, increasing its fatigue life by 50%. Additionally, the impact energy at a low temperature of -40°C significantly exceeds the national standard.

For ships navigating the ocean, bolt failure can lead to serious accidents such as anchor chain breakage or equipment leaks—subjected simultaneously to the triple challenges of high salt spray, intense vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations, which typically cause ordinary bolts to rust through or loosen within 3 to 5 years. However, Asmi Corporation’s newly developed high-strength bolts, backed by innovative technological advancements across the entire production chain, have emerged as a "safety barrier" capable of withstanding even the harshest operating conditions.

At the material level, molybdenum-chromium-modified alloy steel combined with deep cryogenic treatment refines the steel’s grain size from Grade 8 to Grade 10, increasing its fatigue life by 50%. Additionally, the impact toughness at a low temperature of -40°C far exceeds national standards. In terms of coating technology, significant breakthroughs have been achieved: a three-layer composite coating—consisting of hot-dip galvanizing, zinc-nickel alloy plating, and an organic sealing layer—delivers exceptional salt-spray test performance, lasting over 1,500 hours—more than twice the industry standard. This translates to nearly 20 years of rust-free durability in marine environments. Meanwhile, the patented anti-loosening design incorporates an elastic washer and serrated threads, effectively limiting preload variation to within 3% and completely eliminating the issue of loosening caused by vibration.

At the South China Sea FPSO platform, adopting this bolt resulted in a 32% reduction in total lifecycle costs; meanwhile, LNG vessels using these bolts on Arctic routes have experienced no bolt failures or loosening after three years of operation. From material selection to process innovation, domestically produced marine fasteners are now safeguarding global shipping safety with performance that’s "more reliable and more cost-effective."

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