A2 Stainless Steel Wire Rope combine the dimensional form of GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 with the material properties of grade A2-70 (304): good general corrosion resistance, largely non-magnetic, service range approx. -200 °C to +400 °C. This page summarizes the grade data, its corrosion behavior in service, the comparable grades, and the sizes supplied.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Wire Rope — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 063)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For wire rope — gb/t 6170 / iso 4032 (series 063), 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 |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless wire rope — gb/t 6170 / iso 4032 (series 063): (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.
Comparable Grades
For Wire Rope — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 063), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) suits general indoor and outdoor service; A4 (316) adds molybdenum for marine and chloride environments. Where higher strength matters more than corrosion, switch to plated alloy-steel class 8.8 or 10.9.
Sizes of Wire Rope — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 063) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Nominal diameter (mm) | Construction | Min breaking force (kN) | Mass (kg/100m) | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6x7 | 8.95 | 5.85 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 5 | 6x7 | 13.4 | 8.94 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 6 | 6x19 | 17.6 | 13.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 8 | 6x19 | 31.3 | 23.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 10 | 6x19 | 48.5 | 36.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 12 | 6x19 | 69.5 | 52.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 16 | 6x37 | 119 | 89.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 20 | 6x37 | 185 | 138.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 24 | 6x37 | 265 | 196.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |