Marine supplies: stainless steel fasteners and hardware for shipyards
Hardware and Fittings for Marine Use
We supply A4-80 stainless steel fasteners, fittings and marine hardware built to resist saltwater corrosion, designed for shipyards, ports and industrial marinas.
A4-80 stainless steel keeps its mechanical properties even after years of exposure to brackish water — a guarantee for anyone who can't afford a fastener that fails at sea. For the full range, see our Stainless Steel Fasteners page.
Beyond fasteners, we stock marine hardware and boat fittings: hinges, eye bolts, brackets and stainless steel small parts for structures, decks and onboard technical fittings.
- A4-80 stainless steel screws, nuts and washers
- Special fasteners for steel and aluminium structures
- General hardware for outfitting and onboard maintenance
- Consumables for shipyard work
Why Stainless Steel Fasteners Make the Difference in Marine Environments
Near the sea, corrosion works faster. Salt, constant humidity and temperature swings speed up oxidation, and a galvanized or standard stainless component can seize up or fail within months when exposed to salt spray.
Grade A4 steel contains more molybdenum than A2 (equivalent to AISI 316 and 304 respectively), an element that increases resistance to chlorides in seawater. That's why shipbuilding, hulls and port structures call for this specific grade rather than a generic indoor-use stainless steel.
Material pairing matters too: dissimilar metals in contact with each other can trigger galvanic corrosion. That's why we help you choose the right grade and treatment before the problem shows up on the job.
A Supplier for the Shipbuilding Industry
We support shipyards and port operations with reliable industrial materials built to withstand saline and highly exposed environments.
Anyone who works in a shipyard knows that downtime caused by a material shortage comes at a cost. That's why we keep an extensive stock ready for delivery, with the most requested supplies always on hand.
Who This Supply Line Is For
We supply three types of customers in the marine sector, each with different needs. For shipyards, we guarantee supply continuity, because a delay in materials means a delay in delivering the boat.
For maintenance work, we supply spare parts and fasteners even in small quantities, with no minimum production batches. For marine retailers, we offer stock that covers the most requested items, without the need for excess inventory in-store.
- Shipyards: construction and outfitting of new vessels
- Boat maintenance: winter storage, refits and repairs
- Marine retailers: restocking for retail sale
Why Choose Cecchinato for Marine Supplies
For over 50 years, we have supplied industrial materials to those working in demanding environments, including marine settings. With over 20,000 items in stock, we're a single point of contact for fasteners, hardware and fittings.
We also offer tailored technical consulting: if a project calls for a specific grade or treatment for saline environments, we help you choose the right material before you order it.
We serve shipyards and marine customers across Italy and abroad, from our headquarters in Santa Maria di Sala (VE).
- Over 50 years of experience in industrial supplies
- Extensive stock, ready availability for fast delivery
- Tailored technical consulting for saline environments
- Shipping across Italy and abroad on request
F.A.Q.
Mainly A4-80 stainless steel fasteners, along with marine hardware resistant to saltwater corrosion.
Yes, we supply both shipbuilding yards and port and marina facilities at an industrial level.
Yes, in addition to deliveries within Italy, we arrange shipments abroad on request.
A4 contains more molybdenum than A2, which makes it more resistant to chloride corrosion — that's why it's the grade required in marine environments, while A2 remains suitable for use with less exposure to salt.