For socket head shoulder screw in A2 Stainless Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for A2 Stainless Steel (A2-70 (304)) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Socket Head Shoulder Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 017)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For socket head shoulder screw — gb/t 5281 / iso 7379 (series 017), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | A2-70 (304) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C |
| 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 Socket Head Shoulder Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 017) in indoor and general outdoor service. In chloride-bearing environments (marine air, road salt, swimming pools) consider stepping up to A4 (316).
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless socket head shoulder screw — gb/t 5281 / iso 7379 (series 017): (1) stainless can gall on stainless threads under load — use a thread lubricant or anti-galling compound, especially for M6 and below; (2) when joined to aluminum or galvanized steel, stainless can drive galvanic corrosion of the less-noble metal in wet service — isolate with a coating or sleeve where appropriate.
Sizes of Socket Head Shoulder Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 017) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Shoulder dia (mm) | Thread size | Pitch (mm) | Shoulder length (mm) | Head dia dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | M4 | 0.7 | 16 | 9.5 | 5.3 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 6 | M5 | 0.8 | 20 | 11.0 | 6.5 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 8 | M6 | 1.0 | 25 | 13.0 | 8.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 10 | M8 | 1.25 | 30 | 16.0 | 10.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 12 | M10 | 1.5 | 40 | 18.0 | 12.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 16 | M12 | 1.75 | 50 | 24.0 | 16.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 20 | M16 | 2.0 | 60 | 30.0 | 20.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |
| 25 | M20 | 2.5 | 80 | 36.0 | 25.0 | ISO 7379 / GB/T 5281 |