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Washers · GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20

A2 (304) Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket

Mechanical properties, corrosion behaviour and the full dimensional range for this grade.

A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket are supplied to ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70. Corrosion behaviour is good general corrosion resistance, the material is largely non-magnetic, and the usable service range is approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint. In practice this grade is the most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners.

Grade
ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70
Corrosion resistance
Good general corrosion resistance
Magnetic response
Largely non-magnetic
Service temperature
approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint

Property values are typical for the grade. Certified mechanical test data is available on request for production orders.

A2 (304) Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket reference image

For spiral-wound metal gasket in A2 Stainless Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for A2 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70) is summarized below together with every size supplied.

Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090)

The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For spiral-wound metal gasket — gb/t 4622 / asme b16.20 (series 090), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Grade designationISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70
Magnetic responseLargely non-magnetic
Service temperatureapprox. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint
Corrosion characteristicGood general corrosion resistance

Corrosion Behavior in Service

A2 (304) gives excellent atmospheric and most-water corrosion resistance and is the most common stainless for Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) in indoor and general outdoor service. In chloride-bearing environments (marine air, road salt, swimming pools) consider stepping up to A4 (316).

Galvanic & Galling Considerations

For stainless spiral-wound metal gasket — gb/t 4622 / asme b16.20 (series 090) the compatibility question is galvanic rather than galling: joined to aluminum or galvanized steel in wet service, stainless drives corrosion of the less-noble metal. Isolate with a coating, sleeve or non-conductive washer where the joint sees moisture. Note also that stainless is softer than hardened carbon steel, so where the part carries a wear or shear duty, check the load against the grade before substituting.

Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum

Expect the aluminum to corrode, not the fastener — stainless sits higher in the galvanic series, so the aluminum is the one that gives up material. A small fastener in a thick section spreads the loss over a large area and is usually fine; a large fastener in thin sheet concentrates it and is not. Keep water out of the joint, or isolate the two metals with a nylon or coated washer and a sealant.

Sizes of Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) Available in A2 Stainless Steel

Nominal pipe sizeInner diameter d1 (mm)Outer diameter d2 (mm)Thickness t (mm)Winding materialReference standard
DN1522424.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN2027494.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN2534594.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN3243694.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN4049754.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN5061874.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN65771094.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN80891214.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN1001151494.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN1501692054.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20

Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A2 Stainless Steel.

Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing

Need this washer in a grade that is not listed?

A2 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Bore, outside diameter, thickness, temper and finish are the variables here — there is no thread to specify, so the fit and the bearing area are what the drawing has to pin down. Made by stamping or punching.

Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.

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Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Dimensioned line drawing of DN15 Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) to GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20. Side view and top view, drawn to the dimensions in the table below and redrawn for any size selected.
Inner diameter d1 (mm)
22
Outer diameter d2 (mm)
42
Thickness t (mm)
4.5
Winding material
304SS + flexible graphite
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Dimensions & Specifications (GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20)

Nominal pipe sizeInner diameter d1 (mm)Outer diameter d2 (mm)Thickness t (mm)Winding materialReference standard
DN1522424.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN2027494.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN2534594.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN3243694.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN4049754.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN5061874.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN65771094.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN80891214.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN1001151494.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20
DN1501692054.5304SS + flexible graphiteGB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20

Applications & Industries

Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket are bought for a small number of well-defined jobs. These are the ones we ship them for. Stocked from DN15 to DN150 (size designation).

Industries that specify Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket

  • Rotating & vibrating plant Spring, tooth and wedge types that maintain or lock bolt tension.
  • Steel fabrication Spreading load under a head or nut and protecting the surface finish.
  • Machine building & OEM Setting bearing area on soft alloy, plastic and oversized holes.
  • Timber & construction Large-diameter washers that stop pull-through in softer material.

Typical applications

  • maintaining bolt tension in a joint that settles
  • spreading clamp load over a soft or oversized bearing face
  • protecting a painted or plated surface under a turned nut

Service conditions to specify against

Marine and coastal
Available in A4 (316) stainless for chloride exposure — coastal structures, pool halls, water treatment and deck hardware, where A2 will eventually pit.
Hardness matters
Under a high-strength bolt a soft washer embeds into the joint and preload is lost — specify a hardened washer for structural bolting.

Full application guide: where Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket are used, how to specify them, and the cases they are wrong for

Inside the plant

Manufactured in our own plant

This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.

  1. Wire rod feeding into a cold heading machine
    01

    Cold heading

    Wire rod is drawn to size and cold-formed into blanks. Forming rather than cutting keeps the grain flow continuous around the head, which is where a bolt is most likely to fail.

    Head dimensions and under-head radius checked at set-up and per shift.

  2. Thread rolling machine producing bolt threads
    02

    Thread rolling

    Threads are rolled between hardened dies rather than cut. Rolled threads are stronger in fatigue than cut threads and hold pitch and flank angle far more consistently across a batch.

    Go / no-go ring gauges to ISO 965 tolerance class 6g.

  3. Baskets of bolts staged for heat treatment
    03

    Heat treatment

    Quench-and-temper brings carbon and alloy steel to the property class ordered — 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 — with the furnace charge tracked so a finished lot can be traced back to it.

    Core hardness and tensile tested per lot to ISO 898-1.

  4. Zinc plated bolts in a treatment basket
    04

    Surface treatment

    Zinc, zinc-nickel, hot-dip galvanizing, black oxide, phosphate and Dacromet, selected against the service environment rather than against the price list.

    Coating thickness and neutral salt spray hours to ISO 9227.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) magnetic?

A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) are largely non-magnetic.

What corrosion resistance do A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) offer?

A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) provide good general corrosion resistance with a service range of approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint.

Should I choose A2 Stainless Steel or A4 (316) for Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090)?

For Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090), A2 Stainless Steel suits general indoor and outdoor use; A4 (316) is preferred for marine, coastal and chemical environments. Choose by corrosion exposure first.

Can A2 Stainless Steel Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) gall during installation?

Yes — stainless on stainless is prone to thread galling under load, especially at smaller sizes. Use an anti-galling lubricant or wax thread compound, and slow the tightening rate where possible.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact configuration, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.