For spring lock washer in A4 Stainless Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for A4 Stainless Steel (A4-80 (316)) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose A4 Stainless Steel for Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For spring lock washer — gb/t 5782 / iso 4014 (series 003), 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 |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
A4 (316) adds 2–3% molybdenum to the A2 (304) composition, which dramatically improves resistance to chloride-pitting corrosion. For Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003) in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless spring lock washer — gb/t 5782 / iso 4014 (series 003): (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.
Sizes of Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| For bolt size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Width b (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M4 | 4.1 | 7.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M5 | 5.1 | 9.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M6 | 6.1 | 11.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M8 | 8.1 | 14.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M10 | 10.2 | 18.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M12 | 12.2 | 21.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M14 | 14.2 | 24.1 | 4.0 | 3.5 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M16 | 16.2 | 27.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M18 | 18.2 | 29.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M20 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M24 | 24.5 | 40.1 | 6.5 | 6.0 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |
| M30 | 30.5 | 50.0 | 8.0 | 7.5 | GB/T 93 / DIN 127B |