When Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073) are required in A2 Stainless Steel, the alternative grades and the trade-offs between them matter as much as the dimensions. This page covers both, plus mechanical and corrosion data.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For tab lock washer for round nut — gb/t 858 (series 073), 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 Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073) in indoor and general outdoor service. In chloride-bearing environments (marine air, road salt, swimming pools) consider stepping up to A4 (316).
Comparable Grades
For Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073), 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 073) 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 |