For phillips pan head self-tapping screw in A2 Stainless Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for A2 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Phillips Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 845 / ISO 7049 (Series 032)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For phillips pan head self-tapping screw — gb/t 845 / iso 7049 (series 032), 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 Phillips Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 845 / ISO 7049 (Series 032) 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 phillips pan head self-tapping screw — gb/t 845 / iso 7049 (series 032): (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.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Expect the aluminum to corrode, not the fastener — stainless sits higher in the galvanic series, so the aluminum is the one that gives up material. A small fastener in a thick section spreads the loss over a large area and is usually fine; a large fastener in thin sheet concentrates it and is not. Keep water out of the joint, or isolate the two metals with a nylon or coated washer and a sealant.
Sizes of Phillips Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 845 / ISO 7049 (Series 032) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Length L (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Cross recess | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 20 | 5.6 | 1.8 | PH1 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 25 | 8.0 | 2.4 | PH2 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 30 | 9.5 | 3.0 | PH2 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 40 | 12.0 | 3.6 | PH3 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 50 | 16.0 | 4.8 | PH3 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 60 | 20.0 | 6.0 | PH4 | ISO 7045 / GB/T 818 |
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.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.

