SAE Flat Washers (Inch) manufactured in A4 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A4 (316 / 1.4401), commonly supplied A4-80) are dimensioned to SAE / ASME B18.22.1. 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 SAE Flat Washers (Inch)
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For sae flat washers (inch), 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 SAE Flat Washers (Inch) in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Comparable Grades
For SAE Flat Washers (Inch), the alternative stainless grade is A2 (304). The practical dividing line is chlorides: A2 (304) is fine until salt is involved, and A4 (316) exists for the cases where it is — coastal, marine and road-salt service. Neither reaches the strength of a plated class 8.8 or 10.9 fastener.
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 SAE Flat Washers (Inch) Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Screw size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness s (mm) | Inner diameter d1 (in) | Outer diameter d2 (in) | Thickness s (in) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | 5.56 | 12.70 | 0.81 | 7/32 | 1/2 | 1/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1/4" | 7.14 | 15.88 | 1.65 | 9/32 | 5/8 | 1/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 5/16" | 8.74 | 17.48 | 1.65 | 11/32 | 11/16 | 1/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 3/8" | 10.31 | 20.62 | 1.65 | 13/32 | 13/16 | 1/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 7/16" | 11.91 | 22.23 | 1.65 | 15/32 | 7/8 | 1/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1/2" | 13.49 | 25.40 | 2.41 | 17/32 | 1 | 3/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 9/16" | 15.09 | 26.97 | 2.41 | 19/32 | 1-1/16 | 3/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 5/8" | 16.66 | 31.75 | 2.41 | 21/32 | 1-1/4 | 3/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 3/4" | 20.62 | 38.10 | 3.40 | 13/16 | 1-1/2 | 9/64 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 7/8" | 23.83 | 44.45 | 3.40 | 15/16 | 1-3/4 | 9/64 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1" | 26.97 | 50.80 | 3.40 | 1-1/16 | 2 | 9/64 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-1/8" | 30.16 | 57.15 | 3.40 | 1-5/32 | 2-1/4 | 9/64 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-1/4" | 33.34 | 63.50 | 3.97 | 1-5/16 | 2-1/2 | 5/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-3/8" | 36.51 | 69.85 | 3.97 | 1-7/16 | 2-3/4 | 5/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-1/2" | 41.28 | 76.20 | 3.97 | 1-5/8 | 3 | 5/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-5/8" | 44.45 | 82.55 | 3.97 | 1-3/4 | 3-1/4 | 5/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 1-3/4" | 47.63 | 88.90 | 3.97 | 1-7/8 | 3-1/2 | 5/32 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 2" | 53.98 | 101.60 | 4.76 | 2-1/8 | 4 | 3/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 2-1/4" | 60.33 | 114.30 | 4.76 | 2-3/8 | 4-1/2 | 3/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 2-1/2" | 66.68 | 127.00 | 4.76 | 2-5/8 | 5 | 3/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 2-3/4" | 73.03 | 139.70 | 4.76 | 2-7/8 | 5-1/2 | 3/16 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
| 3" | 79.38 | 152.40 | 6.35 | 3-1/8 | 6 | 1/4 | SAE / ASME B18.22.1 |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A4 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this washer in a grade that is not listed?
A4 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Bearing area is usually the reason for a special washer: a larger outside diameter to spread load into a softer material, or a thicker section to resist dishing. Made by stamping or punching.
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