A2 Stainless Steel (A2-70 (304)) is the most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. When tab lock washer for round nut are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 858; the material determines corrosion behavior (good general corrosion resistance) and the service temperature range (approx. -200 °C to +400 °C). Both are covered below with the size table.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 072)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For tab lock washer for round nut — gb/t 858 (series 072), 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 tab lock washer for round nut — gb/t 858 (series 072): (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 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 072), 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 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 072) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| For shaft / nut size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Tab length (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10 | 10.5 | 21 | 1.0 | 8 | GB/T 858 |
| M12 | 12.5 | 25 | 1.0 | 9 | GB/T 858 |
| M16 | 16.5 | 30 | 1.0 | 10 | GB/T 858 |
| M20 | 20.5 | 38 | 1.5 | 12 | GB/T 858 |
| M24 | 24.5 | 45 | 1.5 | 14 | GB/T 858 |
| M30 | 30.5 | 55 | 1.5 | 16 | GB/T 858 |
| M36 | 36.5 | 65 | 2.0 | 18 | GB/T 858 |
| M48 | 48.5 | 85 | 2.0 | 20 | GB/T 858 |
| M60 | 60.5 | 105 | 2.5 | 24 | GB/T 858 |