316 Stainless Steel Square Beveled Washers
What are 316 stainless square beveled washers? 316 stainless steel square beveled washers are marine-grade beveled washers with an angled face for sloped surfaces. The bevel compensates for non-parallel I-beam and channel flanges so the fastener bears level, while the molybdenum-alloyed 316 grade resists salt and chloride corrosion in coastal structural work.
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Why choose 316 stainless for beveled washers?
316 stainless adds molybdenum for far better resistance to salt and chloride pitting than 304, so a 316 beveled washer keeps its corrosion resistance in coastal, marine, and industrial structural connections. The tapered face corrects for the sloped flanges of beams and channels so the fastener bears squarely and holds preload, while the marine-grade metal stands up where 304 or galvanized would eventually corrode. Pair it with 316 stainless structural hardware. For high-strength A325 and A490 joints, a hardened F436 washer is specified. For general freshwater use, 304 is more economical.
Why choose 316 stainless square beveled washers
- Marine-grade corrosion resistance: molybdenum-alloyed for salt and chlorides.
- Levels the bearing: bevel corrects sloped flanges.
- Non-staining: will not rust-streak the structure.
- Match grade: pairs with 316 stainless hardware.
Common applications for 316 stainless beveled washers
- Coastal and marine structural connections
- I-beam and channel flanges in salt exposure
- Wash-down and chemical-plant steelwork
- Waterfront and bridge structures
For general freshwater use, see 304 stainless square beveled washers, and browse every material on the main square washers category.
316 Stainless Square Beveled Washers FAQ
Why choose 316 over 304?
316 adds molybdenum for much better resistance to salt and chloride pitting, making it the choice for coastal, marine, and industrial structural use.
What is a beveled washer used for?
Its angled face compensates for sloped surfaces like I-beam and channel flanges, so the fastener bears on a level surface with consistent preload.
Can stainless beveled washers be used with A325 bolts?
High-strength A325 and A490 joints call for a hardened F436 beveled washer. Stainless beveled washers suit corrosion-exposed structural work at standard strength.