Specifying Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025) in Grade 8.8 Steel pairs the dimensional form of Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025) (GB/T 78 / ISO 4027) with the engineering properties of Grade 8.8 Steel. This page explains when to choose the grade, how it behaves in service, and which grades to compare it against.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For engineered component — gb/t 78 / iso 4027 (series 025), this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 8.8 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For engineered component — gb/t 78 / iso 4027 (series 025) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Comparable Grades
For Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025), class 10.9 or 12.9 is the comparable strength step. Move up when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class; move down when the joint is over-specified. For corrosion-critical service, switch to stainless A2 or A4.
Sizes of Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025) Available in Grade 8.8 Steel
| Size designation | Outer diameter / width (mm) | Length / height (mm) | Bore / thread (mm) | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | 10 | 20 | 6 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 2 | 12 | 25 | 8 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 3 | 16 | 32 | 10 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 4 | 20 | 40 | 12 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 5 | 25 | 50 | 16 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 6 | 32 | 63 | 20 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 7 | 40 | 80 | 25 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |
| Size 8 | 50 | 100 | 30 | C45 carbon steel | GB/T 1804-m |