These Forgefix Threaded Rods are made of A2 stainless steel which will not corrode rust or stain from water This makes them ideally suited for corrosive and coastal applications as well as many other varied applications They can be used with many other products including Drop in Anchors and Masonry Anchor Shields and provide a cost effective fastening for many applications Conform to DIN 975 standards APPLICATION Used widely in the soft furnishing trades where strong timber connection is required Also extensively used in Playground and Climbing Wall manufacturing Ideal for use in chemical fixing applications where non standard sizes are required A2 Type 304 Stainless Steel can also be called 188 because it contains approximately 18 Chromium and 8 Nickel It is austenitic steel and is non-magnetic The chromium provides a corrosion and oxidation resistance although it may tarnish It is immune to foodstuffs sterilising solutions most organic chemicals and dyestuffs and also a wide variety of inorganic chemicals As such it is used extensively for many types of fixings and fasteners used in sanitary or hygiene applications