Randy Ridenour, “B2” Product Promotion ManagerThis statement rings especially true for fasteners, as they hold massive structures together firmly. Despite their strength and purpose, these connectors corrode easily when exposed to the forces of nature—salt-laden water, a chemical-heavy environment or the clash of dissimilar metals.
Fasteners Direct LLC is resolving this challenge head-on with its corrosion-resistant fasteners, engineered to endure even the harshest environments. Powered by the innovative “B2” plating process, Kevin Wiggam’s company holds exclusive marketing and distribution rights for this cutting-edge technology across North America—setting a new industry standard in corrosion resistance.
The “B2” metallic coating is diffused into the steel through a patented proprietary process, delivering ‘total protection.’ Unlike conventional coatings that merely sit on top, the “B2” process directly embeds the coating into the steel. This ensures it can’t be removed during installation, guaranteeing total screw corrosion protection from the head to the point of the fastener, even after the rigors of being installed.
“Our advanced plating technology gives us a natural edge in the industry. We set ourselves apart in performance and delivering lasting solutions to our customers,” says Randy Ridenour, “B2” Product Promotion Manager.
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Kevin Wiggam, CEP; Owner
This tailored strategy has helped Fasteners Direct LLC carve out a dominant presence in industries reliant on attaching metal panels to wood or steel structures, such as pre-engineered metal buildings, post-frame buildings, and residential or commercial metal roofs. It also provides self-drilling and self-tapping fasteners in diverse diameters, lengths and painted finishes to match panel colors for commercial and residential projects, HVAC systems and solar panels assemblies and installations
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Our advanced plating technology gives us a natural edge in the industry. We set ourselves apart in performance and delivering lasting solutions to our customers
The environments these structures inhabit are far from uniform ranging from salt-laden coastal winds to ammonia-heavy air of Midwest animal confinement facilities. To ensure long-term performance in such extreme conditions, Fasteners Direct LLCs “B2” coating is built to withstand severe corrosion and is applicable to ISO 9223 corrosivity of atmospheric environment standards. It also helps neutralize galvanic corrosion, a common challenge when stainless steel fasteners are used in mixed-material settings, simplifying procurement and improving long-term performance.
Tried and Tested Results
“B2” plating’s superiority has been proven in lab and real-world tests. The company goes beyond traditional salt-spray testing by evaluating products as part of a complete assembly rather than in isolation. While other fastener plating’s/coatings falter after 3,000 to 5,000 hours, Fasteners Direct LLC’s “B2” plated fasteners endure up to 18,000 hours of accelerated salt spray testing.
In real-world trials on the coast of Taiwan, “B2” fasteners have remained intact for over five years, outperforming every other long-life plating/coating. “B2” fasteners are ideal for (most severe) ISO 9223 C5 environments, those exposed to salt spray or industrial humidity.
After rigorous testing, many major steel firms now recommend Fasteners Direct LLC’s “B2” plated fasteners for use with advanced steel products, made specifically for coastal and chemical-heavy high-corrosion zones under international ISO categories.
This industry-wide trust stems from a forward-thinking approach and a team of experts with laser-sharp focus. Each product line is led by a dedicated manager overseeing the whole product lifecycle.
This expertise and precision, offered by Fasteners Direct LLC is engineered into every turn of the screw. By delivering a solution tested, trusted and tailored to real-world challenges, the company provides enhanced reliability where it matters the most—at the point of connection.
