Mechanical properties, corrosion behaviour and the full dimensional range for this grade.
A2 Stainless Steel Cross-Recess Screwdriver Bits (PH / PZ) 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.
Hidden Deck Fasteners Sourcing: Manufacturing, Types & Material Compatibility
A2 Stainless Steel is not a material cross-recess screwdriver bits (ph / pz) are supplied in. Cross-Recess Screwdriver Bits (PH / PZ) are specified by size designation, and this combination does not describe a part that exists.
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.
Sends the selected values to the quote form below.
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Dimensions & Specifications (DIN 3126 / ISO 1173 (C6.3 hexagon drive))
Bit
Recess
Typical screw size
Distinguishing mark on the screw
PH0
Phillips
M2 u2013 M2.5
plain cross, tapered flanks
PH1
Phillips
M3 u2013 M3.5
plain cross, tapered flanks
PH2
Phillips
M4 u2013 M5
plain cross, tapered flanks
PH3
Phillips
M6 u2013 M8
plain cross, tapered flanks
PZ1
Pozidriv
M3 u2013 M3.5
cross plus four fine radial ticks
PZ2
Pozidriv
M4 u2013 M5
cross plus four fine radial ticks
PZ3
Pozidriv
M6 u2013 M8
cross plus four fine radial ticks
Materials & Grades
Select a material class to see the grades we supply it in. Each designation is listed with its ISO/EN, AISI/SAE, JIS and GB equivalents.
This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.
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.
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.
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.
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
Is A2 Stainless Steel food-grade?
A2 (304) is widely accepted for food contact in non-chloride environments; A4 (316) is preferred where chlorides are present.
Can A2 Stainless Steel Cross-Recess Screwdriver Bits (PH / PZ) be used with aluminum?
Yes, but stainless drives mild galvanic corrosion of aluminum in wet service — isolate with a coating, sleeve or paint, or accept the trade-off if the joint is dry and indoor.
What's the service temperature limit for A2 Stainless Steel?
The practical service range is approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint.
Can A2 Stainless Steel replace plated alloy steel structurally?
Only at the standard strength classes — A2-70 / A4-80 are roughly equivalent to class 7 steel; A4-100 reaches class 8.8. For class 10.9 or 12.9 strength, plated alloy steel is required.
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.
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