Ashland Hardware Systems

Stainless as the New Standard

Engineered for Performance

Corrosion Resistance

Exceeds 1,000 hours of salt spray per ASTMB117
No RED RUST
Keeps smooth operation over time

Painted Steel vs. Coastal Stainless Steel

Precision Performance

Perfect joint tolerances (not sloppy after paint wear)
Stronger than Carbon Steel
Stronger than 300 series stainless steel (with 14% more yield strength)

Low-Wear Pivot Joints

The Science of Stainless Steel

What Makes Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant?

The Amount of Chromium in the Alloy - 18% is the minimum target amount.
Magnetism - Ashland’s Stainless “is” magnetic, however it is from an element that has corrosion resistant benefits along with the Chromium to prevent red rust.
- Some magnetic stainless steels (430 series) have less Chromium and use other elements that are NOT corrosion resistant, so they rust more quickly.
- Some non-magnetic stainless steels (200 series) have less Chromium and use other elements that are NOT corrosion resistant, so they rust more quickly.
- Magnetism is NOT an indicator of corrosion resistance.

Developed for Manufacturing

Factory Friendly

Easy for Bulk Handling
Easy installation with factory tools
No Paint to Scratch - No RED RUST

No Paint to Scratch

SKU Savings

Cuts SKU's virtually in half
No need for Special Orders ro accommodate coastal requirements
Eliminates premium costs associated with coastal stainless Special Orders

SKU Savings

Growth For Your Business

Customer Satisfaction

Consumer recognized quality
Window looks great over time
Reduced maintenance/service calls

Window WITH Stainless Steel

Competitive Advantage

Improved profits with overall lower cost
Improved brand image
Marketing collateral available

Window WITHOUT Stainless Steel