S32205 Jam Nuts Specification

S32205 Jam Nuts Equivalent Designation
| UNS Designation | British STD | Werkstoff No. | European STD | Swedish STD | Japanese STD | Forging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S32205 | 318S13 | 1.4462 | X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 | 2377 | SUS 329J3L | Sa 182 F60 |
S32205 Jam nuts are internally threaded fasteners that mate with bolts and studs to form clamped joints. TorqBolt manufactures S32205 Jam nuts per ASME B18.2.2, ISO 4032/4033/4034, DIN 934/EN 24032, and DIN 6915 (heavy hex), in sizes M6–M100 and 1/4"–4".
For vibration-loaded joints, S32205 Jam nuts are available as nyloc (polymer insert), all-metal prevailing-torque (DIN 980, distorted-thread style), flange-serrated (DIN 6923, integral washer face with anti-back-off teeth), and castle / slotted (DIN 935, cotter-pin retention). Each locking style trades reusability against prevailing-torque retention.
S32205 Jam nut threads are gauged per ASME B1.1 / ISO 965 to Class 2B / 6H by default; high-strength variants use 3B / 4H6H. Proof-load testing per ASTM F606 verifies the nut can develop the bolt's full strength without thread strip; hardness range is controlled to prevent stress-corrosion susceptibility (HV 250–353 typical for high-grade nuts). Each lot is EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certified.
TorqBolt also produces S32205 Jam nuts in weld-nut, T-nut, square-nut, knurled thumb-nut, and rivet-nut patterns. NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 sour-service certification available; NORSOK M-650 qualified mills supplying high-temperature service grades.
Duplex stainless steels have a roughly 50/50 ferrite-austenite microstructure, doubling the yield strength of austenitic 304/316 grades while improving chloride pitting + stress-corrosion resistance. Duplex is the modern default for offshore platform fasteners, desalination plants, and sour-gas piping where austenitics fail to chloride SCC and martensitics fail to hydrogen embrittlement.
Duplex 2205 (UNS S32205 / S31803) is the standard grade with PREN ~35, suitable for chloride-bearing service to ~250°C. Super Duplex 2507 (S32750) and Zeron 100 (S32760) push PREN to 41-42 with higher Cr+Mo+N, qualifying for the most aggressive seawater + sour-well environments. SA-182 F51 / F53 / F55 / F60 are the ASME forged-flange equivalents.
Phase balance is critical: ferrite content must stay within 35-65% in weld + HAZ to maintain corrosion + impact properties (ASTM A923 testing). Solution anneal at 1040-1100°C followed by water quench locks the duplex microstructure. Fasteners ship per ASTM A276 / A479 with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certs including ferrite count and Charpy impact at -46°C. NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 sour-service certification is standard.