Material specification page for pan head screws in A2 Stainless Steel. Covers the grade designation (A2-70 (304)), corrosion and magnetic behavior, comparable grades and their trade-offs, and the sizes available to ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Pan Head Screws
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For pan head screws, 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 |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
A2 (304) gives excellent atmospheric and most-water corrosion resistance and is the most common stainless for Pan Head Screws 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 Pan Head Screws, 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 Pan Head Screws Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Cross recess | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 0.25 | 2.0 | 0.8 | PH0 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M1.2 | 0.25 | 2.3 | 0.9 | PH0 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M1.4 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | PH0 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M1.6 | 0.35 | 3.0 | 1.0 | PH0 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M2 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | PH1 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M2.5 | 0.45 | 4.7 | 1.5 | PH1 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M3 | 0.5 | 5.6 | 1.8 | PH1 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M3.5 | 0.6 | 6.5 | 2.1 | PH2 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 8.0 | 2.4 | PH2 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 9.5 | 3.0 | PH2 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 12.0 | 3.6 | PH3 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 16.0 | 4.8 | PH3 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 20.0 | 6.0 | PH4 | ISO 1207 / ISO 7045 / DIN 7985 |