A4 Stainless Steel Thin Hex Nuts, Unchamfered are supplied to ISO 4036. The grade provides superior, including marine and chloride environments and is largely non-magnetic; the practical service range is approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint. Property data, grade comparison and the full size table follow.
Why Choose A4 Stainless Steel for Thin Hex Nuts, Unchamfered
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For thin hex nuts, unchamfered, 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 Thin Hex Nuts, Unchamfered in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless thin hex nuts, unchamfered: (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.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
Expect the aluminum to corrode, not the fastener — stainless sits higher in the galvanic series, so the aluminum is the one that gives up material. A small fastener in a thick section spreads the loss over a large area and is usually fine; a large fastener in thin sheet concentrates it and is not. Keep water out of the joint, or isolate the two metals with a nylon or coated washer and a sealant.
Sizes of Thin Hex Nuts, Unchamfered Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Size | Pitch P (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 0.35 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 3.2 | ISO 4036 |
| M2 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 4.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M2.5 | 0.45 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M3 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 5.5 | ISO 4036 |
| (M3.5) | 0.6 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 6.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 7.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 8.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 10.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 14.5 | 4.0 | 13.0 | ISO 4036 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 17.9 | 5.0 | 16.0 | ISO 4036 |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A4 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this nut in a grade that is not listed?
A4 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Height and across-flats are the two most often changed — a thinner nut for clearance, a larger hex for a tool that is already on the line. Made by cold heading or tapping.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
