Copper Sealing Washers (DIN 7603 A) manufactured in A4 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A4 (316 / 1.4401), commonly supplied A4-80) are dimensioned to DIN 7603. The sections below give the mechanical and physical properties of the grade, its behavior in corrosive and elevated-temperature service, and the full size table.
Why Choose A4 Stainless Steel for Copper Sealing Washers (DIN 7603 A)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For copper sealing washers (din 7603 a), this matters when superior, including marine and chloride environments is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 3506 group A4 (316 / 1.4401), commonly supplied A4-80 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint |
| 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 Copper Sealing Washers (DIN 7603 A) in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Comparable Grades
For Copper Sealing Washers (DIN 7603 A), the alternative stainless grade is A2 (304). Choose A2 (304) for general use and A4 (316) wherever chlorides are present; the molybdenum in A4 is the whole difference. Remember that stainless is the corrosion answer, not the strength answer — for load, look at class 8.8 or 10.9 instead.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Stainless steel is more noble than aluminum, so with an electrolyte present — rain, condensation, salt spray — the aluminum becomes the anode and corrodes at the joint. Area ratio decides how bad it gets: a small stainless fastener in a large aluminum section is normally acceptable, a large stainless fastener in thin aluminum is not. Where the joint gets wet, isolate the metals with a coated or nylon washer and a sealant, or specify an aluminum or coated fastener instead.
Sizes of Copper Sealing Washers (DIN 7603 A) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Material | Condition | Max temperature (u00b0C) | Reference standard | Re-use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 8.0 | 12.0 | 1.0 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 10.0 | 14.0 | 1.5 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 12.0 | 16.0 | 1.5 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 14.0 | 20.0 | 1.5 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 16.0 | 22.0 | 2.0 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
| 20.0 | 26.0 | 2.0 | Cu-DHP | Soft annealed | 250 | DIN 7603 | Single use |
