A4 Stainless Steel (A4-80 (316)) is specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. When hex head bolt are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014; the material determines corrosion behavior (superior, including marine and chloride environments) and the service temperature range (approx. -200 °C to +400 °C). Both are covered below with the size table.
Why Choose A4 Stainless Steel for Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 001)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For hex head bolt — gb/t 5782 / iso 4014 (series 001), this matters when superior, including marine and chloride environments is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | A4-80 (316) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Superior, including marine and chloride environments |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless hex head bolt — gb/t 5782 / iso 4014 (series 001): (1) stainless can gall on stainless threads under load — use a thread lubricant or anti-galling compound, especially for M6 and below; (2) when joined to aluminum or galvanized steel, stainless can drive galvanic corrosion of the less-noble metal in wet service — isolate with a coating or sleeve where appropriate.
Comparable Grades
For Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 001), the alternative stainless grade is A2 (304). 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 Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 001) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Nominal diameter d (mm) | Length L (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Head height k (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 3 | 20 | 5.5 | 6.01 | 2.0 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 4 | 25 | 7.0 | 7.66 | 2.8 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 5 | 30 | 8.0 | 8.79 | 3.5 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 6 | 40 | 10.0 | 11.05 | 4.0 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 8 | 50 | 13.0 | 14.38 | 5.3 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 10 | 60 | 16.0 | 17.77 | 6.4 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 12 | 80 | 18.0 | 20.03 | 7.5 |
| M14 | 2.0 | 14 | 80 | 21.0 | 23.36 | 8.8 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 16 | 100 | 24.0 | 26.75 | 10.0 |
| M18 | 2.5 | 18 | 100 | 27.0 | 30.14 | 11.5 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 20 | 120 | 30.0 | 33.53 | 12.5 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 24 | 150 | 36.0 | 39.98 | 15.0 |
| M30 | 3.5 | 30 | 180 | 46.0 | 50.85 | 18.7 |
| M36 | 4.0 | 36 | 200 | 55.0 | 60.79 | 22.5 |