A4 Stainless Steel (A4-80 (316)) is specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. When spiral-wound metal gasket are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20; 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 Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For spiral-wound metal gasket — gb/t 4622 / asme b16.20 (series 090), 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 spiral-wound metal gasket — gb/t 4622 / asme b16.20 (series 090): (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 Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090), 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 Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Nominal pipe size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Winding material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN15 | 22 | 42 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN20 | 27 | 49 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN25 | 34 | 59 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN32 | 43 | 69 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN40 | 49 | 75 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN50 | 61 | 87 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN65 | 77 | 109 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN80 | 89 | 121 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN100 | 115 | 149 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |
| DN150 | 169 | 205 | 4.5 | 304SS + flexible graphite | GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 |