Material page for floating anchor nuts (riveted basket) 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 Floating Anchor Nuts (Riveted Basket)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For floating anchor nuts (riveted basket), 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 Floating Anchor Nuts (Riveted Basket) 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 Floating Anchor Nuts (Riveted Basket), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). The practical dividing line is chlorides: A2 (304) is fine until salt is involved, and A4 (316) exists for the cases where it is — coastal, marine and road-salt service. Neither reaches the strength of a plated class 8.8 or 10.9 fastener.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Stainless steel is more noble than aluminum, so with an electrolyte present — rain, condensation, salt spray — the aluminum becomes the anode and corrodes at the joint. Area ratio decides how bad it gets: a small stainless fastener in a large aluminum section is normally acceptable, a large stainless fastener in thin aluminum is not. Where the joint gets wet, isolate the metals with a coated or nylon washer and a sealant, or specify an aluminum or coated fastener instead.
Sizes of Floating Anchor Nuts (Riveted Basket) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Thread size | Float (mm) | Basket width (mm) | Rivet hole spacing (mm) | Rivet hole diameter (mm) | Locking feature | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | ±0.5 | 18.0 | 12.7 | 2.5 | All-metal prevailing torque | Alloy steel | Cadmium-free zinc |
| M4 | ±0.6 | 20.5 | 14.3 | 2.5 | All-metal prevailing torque | Alloy steel | Cadmium-free zinc |
| M5 | ±0.6 | 23.0 | 16.7 | 3.0 | All-metal prevailing torque | Alloy steel | Cadmium-free zinc |
| M6 | ±0.8 | 26.0 | 19.1 | 3.0 | All-metal prevailing torque | Alloy steel | Cadmium-free zinc |
| M8 | ±0.8 | 31.0 | 22.2 | 4.0 | All-metal prevailing torque | Alloy steel | Cadmium-free zinc |
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. Height and across-flats are the two most often changed — a thinner nut for clearance, a larger hex for a tool that is already on the line. Made by cold heading or tapping.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
