Industry Standard Bolt | General machinery, automotive | Material: Steel (ungraded); Tensile strength: 400 MPa (ISO 898-1); Thread size: M6 | Cost-effective, widely compatible; Passes basic corrosion tests (ASTM A153) | Prone to rust in humid environments; Lower strength than graded bolts |
A2-70 Carbon Steel Bolt | Light machinery, automotive parts | Tensile strength: 600 MPa (ISO 898-1); Thread size: M6; Passivation: Optional | Higher strength than ungraded steel; Affordable; ▲ 50% stronger than Industry Standard | Requires coating for corrosion protection; Not for marine/chemical use |
A4-80 Stainless Steel Bolt | Marine equipment, outdoor fixtures | Material: Stainless steel (A4-80); Tensile strength: 800 MPa (▲ vs A2-70); ASTM A262 corrosion resistance | ▲ 33% stronger than A2-70; Resists corrosion in mild marine environments | Higher cost than carbon steel; Not suitable for extreme chemical exposure |
SS304 Stainless Steel Bolt | Food processing, architectural hardware | Material: SS304 (ASTM A276); Corrosion resistance: Passes ASTM A262; Tensile strength: 505 MPa | Widely used in food-safe applications; ▲ 25% better corrosion resistance than A4-80 | Fails in chloride-rich environments (e.g., saltwater); Less durable than SS316 |
SS316 Stainless Steel Bolt | Chemical plants, offshore platforms | Material: SS316 (ASTM A276); Corrosion resistance: Passes ASTM A262; Tensile strength: 570 MPa | ▲ 13% stronger than SS304; Resists chloride corrosion (e.g., seawater) | Highest cost tier; Heavier than carbon steel; Requires specialized tools |
Brass Bolt (C26000) | Electrical enclosures, decorative fittings | Material: Brass (C26000); Non-magnetic; Thread size: M3; Conductivity: 27% IACS | Non-sparking; Resists tarnish in dry environments; ▲ 10% better conductivity than steel | Low tensile strength (260 MPa); Prone to galling; Not for high-stress joints |