When Serrated Lock Washers are required in Grade 8.8 Steel, the alternative grades and the trade-offs between them matter as much as the dimensions. This page covers both, plus mechanical and corrosion data.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Serrated Lock Washers
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For serrated lock washers, 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 |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
Carbon and alloy steel serrated lock washers require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For serrated lock washers 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.
Sizes of Serrated Lock Washers Available in Grade 8.8 Steel
| For size | Inner diameter d1 (mm) | Outer diameter d2 (mm) | Thickness h (mm) | Type | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2 | 6.0 | 0.5 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M4 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 0.5 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M5 | 5.3 | 9.2 | 0.6 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M6 | 6.4 | 11.0 | 0.7 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M8 | 8.4 | 14.8 | 0.8 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M10 | 10.5 | 18.0 | 0.9 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M12 | 13.0 | 21.5 | 1.0 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M16 | 17.0 | 27.0 | 1.2 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M20 | 21.0 | 33.0 | 1.5 | Internal-tooth type A | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M3 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 0.5 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 0.5 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M5 | 5.3 | 10.0 | 0.6 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M6 | 6.4 | 12.0 | 0.7 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M8 | 8.4 | 15.0 | 0.8 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M10 | 10.5 | 19.0 | 0.9 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M12 | 13.0 | 22.0 | 1.0 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M16 | 17.0 | 28.0 | 1.2 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |
| M20 | 21.0 | 34.0 | 1.5 | External-tooth type J | DIN 6798 A/J |