Single-End Studs manufactured in A2 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70) are dimensioned to Trade series (single-end studs). The sections below give the mechanical and physical properties of the grade, its behavior in corrosive and elevated-temperature service, and the full size table.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Single-End Studs
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For single-end studs, 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 Single-End Studs 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 Single-End Studs, 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
The galvanic couple here runs the wrong way: aluminum is the less noble metal, so it corrodes and the fastener does not. What governs the rate is the ratio of areas — a large anode and a small cathode is a tolerable combination, the reverse concentrates the attack into thin material around the hole. An isolating washer plus sealant breaks the circuit; where that is impractical, match the fastener to the substrate.
Sizes of Single-End Studs Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Thread size | Overall length (in) | Thread length (in) | Shaft length (in) | Material | Unthreaded end use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-32 | 1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 6-32 | 1-1/2 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 6-32 | 2 | 3/4 | 1-1/4 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 6-32 | 2-1/2 | 3/4 | 1-3/4 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 6-32 | 3 | 3/4 | 2-1/4 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 8-32 | 1~3 | same pattern as 6-32 | same pattern as 6-32 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
| 10-24 | 1 / 1-1/2 | 304 stainless steel | pivot / hinge / shaft / locator |
