Grade 8.8 Steel (class 8.8) is the workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. When plain washer are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 858; the material determines corrosion behavior (requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection) and the service temperature range (up to approx. +300 °C). Both are covered below with the size table.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Plain Washer — GB/T 858 (Series 071)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For plain washer — gb/t 858 (series 071), 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 plain washer — gb/t 858 (series 071) 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 Plain Washer — GB/T 858 (Series 071), 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 Plain Washer — GB/T 858 (Series 071) Available in Grade 8.8 Steel
| For bolt size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness t (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 0.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 0.8 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M5 | 5.3 | 10.0 | 1.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M6 | 6.4 | 12.0 | 1.6 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M8 | 8.4 | 16.0 | 1.6 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M10 | 10.5 | 20.0 | 2.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M12 | 13.0 | 24.0 | 2.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M14 | 15.0 | 28.0 | 2.5 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M16 | 17.0 | 30.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M18 | 19.0 | 34.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M20 | 21.0 | 37.0 | 3.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M24 | 25.0 | 44.0 | 4.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M30 | 31.0 | 56.0 | 4.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |
| M36 | 37.0 | 66.0 | 5.0 | ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 |