For wire rope 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 Wire Rope — ISO / DIN (Series 152)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For wire rope — iso / din (series 152), 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 Wire Rope — ISO / DIN (Series 152) in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless wire rope — iso / din (series 152): (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 Wire Rope — ISO / DIN (Series 152) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Nominal diameter (mm) | Construction | Min breaking force (kN) | Mass (kg/100m) | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6x7 | 8.95 | 5.85 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 5 | 6x7 | 13.4 | 8.94 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 6 | 6x19 | 17.6 | 13.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 8 | 6x19 | 31.3 | 23.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 10 | 6x19 | 48.5 | 36.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 12 | 6x19 | 69.5 | 52.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 16 | 6x37 | 119 | 89.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 20 | 6x37 | 185 | 138.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |
| 24 | 6x37 | 265 | 196.0 | Galvanized steel | GB/T 20118 / ISO 2408 |