A2 Stainless Steel (A2-70 (304)) is the most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. When square channel-steel washer are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 852; 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 Square Channel-Steel Washer — GB/T 852 (Series 083)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For square channel-steel washer — gb/t 852 (series 083), 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 square channel-steel washer — gb/t 852 (series 083): (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 Square Channel-Steel Washer — GB/T 852 (Series 083), 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 Square Channel-Steel Washer — GB/T 852 (Series 083) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| For bolt size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 0.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 0.8 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M5 | 5.3 | 10.0 | 1.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M6 | 6.4 | 12.0 | 1.6 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M8 | 8.4 | 16.0 | 1.6 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M10 | 10.5 | 20.0 | 2.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M12 | 13.0 | 24.0 | 2.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M14 | 15.0 | 28.0 | 2.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M16 | 17.0 | 30.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M18 | 19.0 | 34.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M20 | 21.0 | 37.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M24 | 25.0 | 44.0 | 4.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M30 | 31.0 | 56.0 | 4.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M36 | 37.0 | 66.0 | 5.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |