A2 Stainless Steel Protective Shroud — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 064) pairs the standard GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 with a A2 Stainless Steel base material. The sections below cover why engineers select this grade for protective shroud — gb/t 6170 / iso 4032 (series 064), its corrosion and temperature behavior, and the sizes available.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Protective Shroud — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 064)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For protective shroud — gb/t 6170 / iso 4032 (series 064), 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 protective shroud — gb/t 6170 / iso 4032 (series 064): (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 Protective Shroud — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 064), 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 Protective Shroud — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 064) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Size designation | Outer diameter / width (mm) | Length / height (mm) | Bore / thread (mm) | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | 10 | 20 | 6 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 2 | 12 | 25 | 8 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 3 | 16 | 32 | 10 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 4 | 20 | 40 | 12 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 5 | 25 | 50 | 16 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 6 | 32 | 63 | 20 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 7 | 40 | 80 | 25 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 8 | 50 | 100 | 30 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |