Material specification page for wood screws, inch (flat and oval head, slotted and phillips) in A2 Stainless Steel. Covers the grade designation (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70), corrosion and magnetic behavior, comparable grades and their trade-offs, and the sizes available to ASME B18.6.1.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Wood Screws, Inch (Flat and Oval Head, Slotted and Phillips)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For wood screws, inch (flat and oval head, slotted and phillips), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint |
| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
A2 (304) gives excellent atmospheric and most-water corrosion resistance and is the most common stainless for Wood Screws, Inch (Flat and Oval Head, Slotted and Phillips) in indoor and general outdoor service. In chloride-bearing environments (marine air, road salt, swimming pools) consider stepping up to A4 (316).
Comparable Grades
For Wood Screws, Inch (Flat and Oval Head, Slotted and Phillips), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) covers general indoor and outdoor service. A4 (316) adds molybdenum, which is what buys the chloride resistance for marine and de-icing-salt exposure. Where strength matters more than corrosion, plated alloy steel in class 8.8 or 10.9 is the swap to make.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Stainless steel is more noble than aluminum, so with an electrolyte present — rain, condensation, salt spray — the aluminum becomes the anode and corrodes at the joint. Area ratio decides how bad it gets: a small stainless fastener in a large aluminum section is normally acceptable, a large stainless fastener in thin aluminum is not. Where the joint gets wet, isolate the metals with a coated or nylon washer and a sealant, or specify an aluminum or coated fastener instead.
Sizes of Wood Screws, Inch (Flat and Oval Head, Slotted and Phillips) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Size | Type | Pitch P (in) | E (in) | F (in) | Amax (in) | Amin (in) | Head height k (in) | J (in) | T (in) | R (in) | Length range l (in) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.031 | 0.064 | 0.01 | 0.119 | 0.099 | 0.035 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #0 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.031 | 0.064 | 0.01 | 0.119 | 0.099 | 0.035 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #0 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.031 | 0.064 | 0.01 | 0.119 | 0.099 | 0.035 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #0 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.031 | 0.064 | 0.01 | 0.119 | 0.099 | 0.035 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #1 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.036 | 0.077 | 0.01 | 0.146 | 0.123 | 0.043 | 0.026 | 0.019 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #1 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.036 | 0.077 | 0.01 | 0.146 | 0.123 | 0.043 | 0.026 | 0.019 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #1 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.036 | 0.077 | 0.01 | 0.146 | 0.123 | 0.043 | 0.026 | 0.019 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #1 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.036 | 0.077 | 0.01 | 0.146 | 0.123 | 0.043 | 0.026 | 0.019 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #2 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.038 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.172 | 0.147 | 0.051 | 0.031 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #2 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.038 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.172 | 0.147 | 0.051 | 0.031 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #2 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.038 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.172 | 0.147 | 0.051 | 0.031 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #2 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.038 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.172 | 0.147 | 0.051 | 0.031 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 1/4"~1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #3 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.042 | 0.103 | 0.014 | 0.199 | 0.171 | 0.059 | 0.035 | 0.027 | 0.031 | 1/4"~5/8" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #3 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.042 | 0.103 | 0.014 | 0.199 | 0.171 | 0.059 | 0.035 | 0.027 | 0.031 | 1/4"~5/8" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #3 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.042 | 0.103 | 0.014 | 0.199 | 0.171 | 0.059 | 0.035 | 0.027 | 0.031 | 1/4"~5/8" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #3 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.042 | 0.103 | 0.014 | 0.199 | 0.171 | 0.059 | 0.035 | 0.027 | 0.031 | 1/4"~5/8" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #4 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.045 | 0.116 | 0.016 | 0.225 | 0.195 | 0.067 | 0.039 | 0.03 | 0.031 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #4 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.045 | 0.116 | 0.016 | 0.225 | 0.195 | 0.067 | 0.039 | 0.03 | 0.031 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #4 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.045 | 0.116 | 0.016 | 0.225 | 0.195 | 0.067 | 0.039 | 0.03 | 0.031 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #4 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.045 | 0.116 | 0.016 | 0.225 | 0.195 | 0.067 | 0.039 | 0.03 | 0.031 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #5 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.05 | 0.129 | 0.018 | 0.252 | 0.22 | 0.075 | 0.043 | 0.034 | 0.062 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #5 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.05 | 0.129 | 0.018 | 0.252 | 0.22 | 0.075 | 0.043 | 0.034 | 0.062 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #5 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.05 | 0.129 | 0.018 | 0.252 | 0.22 | 0.075 | 0.043 | 0.034 | 0.062 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #5 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.05 | 0.129 | 0.018 | 0.252 | 0.22 | 0.075 | 0.043 | 0.034 | 0.062 | 3/8"~1 1/2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #6 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.056 | 0.142 | 0.02 | 0.279 | 0.244 | 0.083 | 0.048 | 0.038 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #6 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.056 | 0.142 | 0.02 | 0.279 | 0.244 | 0.083 | 0.048 | 0.038 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #6 | Cross recessed flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.056 | 0.142 | 0.02 | 0.279 | 0.244 | 0.083 | 0.048 | 0.038 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #6 | Slotted flat countersunk head wood screws | 0.056 | 0.142 | 0.02 | 0.279 | 0.244 | 0.083 | 0.048 | 0.038 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #7 | Cross recessed oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.062 | 0.155 | 0.022 | 0.305 | 0.268 | 0.091 | 0.048 | 0.041 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
| #7 | Slotted oval countersunk head wood screws | 0.062 | 0.155 | 0.022 | 0.305 | 0.268 | 0.091 | 0.048 | 0.041 | 0.062 | 3/8"~2" | ASME B18.6.1 |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A2 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this screw in a grade that is not listed?
A2 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. A non-standard screw is quoted from the drawing; where one already exists in the catalog, the special is usually a variation on its tooling. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
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