Material page for clip-on nuts (sheet metal speed nuts) in A2 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70). The sizes below are the ones we supply; there is no published dimensional standard for this article, so the table rather than a standard number is what to quote. Corrosion behaviour is good general corrosion resistance and the service range is approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Clip-On Nuts (Sheet Metal Speed Nuts)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For clip-on nuts (sheet metal speed nuts), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint |
| 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 Clip-On Nuts (Sheet Metal Speed Nuts) 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 Clip-On Nuts (Sheet Metal Speed Nuts), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) covers general indoor and outdoor service. A4 (316) adds molybdenum, which is what buys the chloride resistance for marine and de-icing-salt exposure. Where strength matters more than corrosion, plated alloy steel in class 8.8 or 10.9 is the swap to make.
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 Clip-On Nuts (Sheet Metal Speed Nuts) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Thread size | Panel thickness (mm) | Clip length (mm) | Clip width (mm) | Hole centre from edge (mm) | Panel hole (mm) | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.7~1.6 | 14 | 10 | 6.5 | 4.5 | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M4 | 0.7~1.6 | 17 | 12 | 8.0 | 5.5 | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M5 | 0.7~2.0 | 20 | 14 | 9.5 | 7.0 | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M6 | 1.0~2.5 | 24 | 16 | 11.0 | 8.5 | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M8 | 1.0~3.0 | 30 | 20 | 14.0 | 11.0 | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A2 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this nut in a grade that is not listed?
A2 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Locking method is specifiable independently of the rest: nylon insert, all-metal deformed thread, serrated flange, or none. Made by cold heading or tapping.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
