For turnbuckle 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 Turnbuckle — ISO / DIN (Series 156)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For turnbuckle — iso / din (series 156), 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 Turnbuckle — ISO / DIN (Series 156) in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless turnbuckle — iso / din (series 156): (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 Turnbuckle — ISO / DIN (Series 156) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Thread size | Total length closed (mm) | Take-up length (mm) | Working load limit (kg) | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 105 | 75 | 80 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M8 | 125 | 90 | 140 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M10 | 150 | 110 | 230 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M12 | 180 | 135 | 340 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M16 | 230 | 170 | 700 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M20 | 290 | 215 | 1200 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M24 | 355 | 260 | 1800 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |
| M30 | 420 | 320 | 3200 | Drop-forged steel, hot-dip galvanized | DIN 1480 / GB/T 5973 |