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New hamma® Marine Stainless Steel Cleaning Guide Now Available
Monday 8th June 2026
Arcus Wire Group is pleased to announce the release of the new hamma® Marine Stainless Steel Cleaning Guide, a practical resource developed to help boat owners, riggers and marine professionals care for yacht rigging and marine stainless steel components in harsh marine environments.
Marine stainless steel remains one of the most reliable materials for yacht rigging and marine applications. However, the environment it operates in has changed.
Today’s marine conditions include higher levels of airborne pollutants, increased onboard electronics and stray current risk, hotter temperatures, less natural rinsing and greater expectations around appearance and presentation.
Over time, salt, grime and contaminants can build up on the surface of stainless steel. This can lead to tea staining, surface rust and dull finishes.
The important distinction is that these are appearance changes caused by surface contamination, not material failure.
Protecting Appearance, Not Strength
The new guide focuses on helping customers understand how to maintain the finish and appearance of marine stainless steel.
hamma® stainless steel wire and fittings are manufactured to high global standards and are backed by a 10-year structural warranty. Cleaning is not about adding strength. It is about preserving the finish, maintaining presentation and reducing confusion around surface staining in real-world marine conditions.
As Josh Sheedy, Group General Manager, explains:
“This guide is all about protecting the finish, so your rigging continues to look as good as it performs.”
What’s Inside the Guide
The hamma® Marine Stainless Steel Cleaning Guide provides simple, practical information covering:
- Why marine stainless steel still needs cleaning
- Recommended cleaning frequency by vessel location
- What products and tools to use
- What cleaners and materials to avoid
- A Simple 4-Step Cleaning Process
- Tea staining management and prevention advice
The guide also explains why harsh cleaners, abrasive scourers, steel wool and tools previously used on carbon steel should be avoided when cleaning stainless steel.
Supporting the hamma® Marine Cleaning Kit
The guide also supports the hamma® Marine Stainless Steel Cleaning Kit, which brings together selected products and accessories to help clean, polish, protect and preserve marine stainless steel finishes.
The kit is optional, not required, and has been developed as a practical one-box solution for those wanting a simple and consistent approach to stainless steel maintenance.
Download the Guide
The hamma® Marine Stainless Steel Cleaning Guide is now available to download.
Scan the QR code featured in the artwork above to access the complete guide, or visit arcuswire.com/downloads.
More Information
Arcus Wire Group is a recognised leader in wire rope, chain, hardware, and stainless steel mesh for over 60 years. We bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to help customers with projects of any size or complexity.
For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact our Group Architectural Manager Shaun Salmon or our business development team Kris Corbett, Desmond Pronk, Aleisha Salmon, and Matthew Doherty on 1800 ARCUSW (1800 272 879) or email [email protected].
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