DIN 125A / ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 Flat Washers — 140HV Carbon Steel Q235, Hot Dip Galvanised (HDG)

DIN 125A / ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 Flat Washers — 140HV Carbon Steel Q235, Hot Dip Galvanised (HDG)

FULLERKREG DIN 125A 140HV Hot Dip Galvanised flat washers are manufactured from carbon steel Q235 (mild steel, equivalent to S235 / A36) with a hot dip galvanised (HDG) zinc coating per ISO 10684. Conforming to DIN 125A, ISO 7089, and GB/T 97.1, these washers provide the highest level of corrosion protection available for carbon steel flat washers — with a zinc coating thickness of 45–85 μm (typically 10× thicker than electroplated zinc), delivering 20–50+ years of corrosion protection in outdoor structural and civil engineering applications.

Hot dip galvanising immerses the finished washer in molten zinc at approximately 450°C, forming a metallurgically bonded zinc-iron alloy layer that provides both barrier protection and cathodic (sacrificial) protection. Even if the coating is scratched or damaged, the surrounding zinc sacrificially protects the exposed steel. HDG is the preferred surface finish for long-term outdoor structural fastening in construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering.

Note: Due to the thick HDG coating (45–85 μm per side), HDG washers have slightly larger effective inner and outer dimensions than the nominal DIN 125A values. Verify clearance fit with mating bolt and nut before assembly. HDG nuts (oversize tapped) should be used with HDG bolts and washers.


Product Specifications

Standard DIN 125A ≡ ISO 7089 ≡ GB/T 97.1 (dimensions)  |  ISO 10684 (HDG coating)
Type Plain flat washer — normal series (Form A), chamfer on one side of inner hole
Material Carbon Steel Q235 (S235 / A36 / mild steel)
Heat Treatment None — as-stamped (cold formed)
Hardness ~140 HV (typical for Q235 mild steel; ≤ 200 HV per ISO 7089 normal grade)
Surface Finish Hot Dip Galvanised (HDG) — per ISO 10684
Zinc Coating Thickness 45 – 85 μm (per ISO 10684)
Salt Spray Resistance ≥ 1000 hours to red rust (typical for 45–85 μm HDG)
Outdoor Service Life 20 – 50+ years (environment-dependent, per ISO 14713)
Size Range M6 – M36
Recommended Bolt Grade Grade 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 6.8 (low to medium strength bolts); HDG bolts (DIN 931 / DIN 933 HDG)
Corrosion Resistance Excellent — best-in-class for carbon steel; suitable for long-term outdoor, structural, and civil engineering use
Magnetic Yes
Related Standard ISO 10684 (HDG fasteners)  |  ISO 14713 (zinc coating durability)  |  ISO 7089  |  GB/T 97.1

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Dimensions — DIN 125A / ISO 7089 / GB/T 97.1 (Nominal, Pre-Galvanising)

All dimensions in millimeters (mm). Nominal dimensions per DIN 125A / ISO 7089 standard (pre-coating). HDG coating (45–85 μm per surface) adds approximately 0.09–0.17 mm to each radius — verify clearance fit before assembly.

Nominal Size (Bolt d) d1 — Inner Ø (mm) d2 — Outer Ø (mm) h — Thickness (mm) Weight (kg / 1000 pcs)
M6 6.4 12 1.6 0.68
M8 8.4 16 1.6 1.21
M10 10.5 20 2.0 2.37
M12 13.0 24 2.5 4.73
M14 15.0 28 2.5 6.43
M16 17.0 30 3.0 8.98
M18 19.0 34 3.0 11.8
M20 21.0 37 3.0 14.2
M22 23.0 39 3.0 15.6
M24 25.0 44 4.0 27.4
M27 28.0 50 4.0 35.9
M30 31.0 56 4.0 45.4
M33 34.0 60 5.0 64.3
M36 37.0 66 5.0 83.2

* Nominal dimensions per DIN 125A / ISO 7089 (pre-coating). HDG coating adds ~0.09–0.17 mm per radius. Weights are approximate based on carbon steel density (7.85 g/cm³) excluding zinc coating weight. HDG starts from M6 due to coating thickness constraints on smaller sizes.


HDG vs Zinc CR3 vs Black Oxide — Full Surface Finish Comparison

Property HDG (This Product) Zinc CR3 Black Oxide
Process Hot dip in molten zinc (~450°C) Electroplated zinc + CR3 passivation Alkaline blackening
Zinc coating thickness 45 – 85 μm 5 – 8 μm 1 – 2 μm (no zinc)
Coating type Metallurgically bonded Zn-Fe alloy Electrodeposited zinc Iron oxide conversion
Salt spray resistance ≥ 1000 hours ≥ 240 hours ≤ 24 hours
Outdoor service life 20 – 50+ years 3 – 10 years Indoor only
Cathodic protection Yes — sacrificial zinc Yes — sacrificial zinc No
Coating standard ISO 10684 ISO 4042
Dimensional impact Significant (+0.09–0.17mm/radius) Minimal (+0.005–0.008mm) Negligible
Appearance Matte grey / spangled Bright silver / blue iridescent Matte black
Best for Long-term outdoor structural, civil engineering General outdoor, automotive Indoor precision machinery

Material & Coating Properties

Property Value
Base Material Carbon Steel Q235 (S235 / A36 / mild steel)
Carbon Content ≤ 0.22% (low carbon, mild steel)
Yield Strength ≥ 235 MPa
Tensile Strength 370 – 500 MPa
Hardness ~140 HV (typical; ≤ 200 HV per ISO 7089 normal grade)
Surface Finish Hot Dip Galvanised (HDG) per ISO 10684
Zinc Coating Thickness 45 – 85 μm (per ISO 10684)
Zinc Purity ≥ 98.5% Zn (molten zinc bath)
Coating Bond Metallurgical Zn-Fe alloy bond — cannot be peeled or chipped
Salt Spray Resistance ≥ 1000 hours to red rust (typical)
Outdoor Service Life 20–50+ years (per ISO 14713, environment-dependent)
Temperature Limit Up to +200°C (HDG service limit before zinc oxidation accelerates)
Magnetic Yes
Density (steel) 7.85 g/cm³

Typical Applications

  • 🏗️ Structural steel construction — long-term outdoor structural connections in steel frames, bridges, and industrial buildings where 20+ year service life is required
  • 🛣️ Civil & infrastructure engineering — guardrails, highway structures, sign gantries, lighting columns, transmission towers, and road furniture
  • 🌳 Agricultural & rural structures — farm buildings, grain silos, irrigation structures, and rural infrastructure in corrosive soil and weather environments
  • 🌊 Coastal & marine-adjacent structures — above-waterline structural fastening in coastal buildings, jetties, and marine infrastructure
  • Electrical transmission infrastructure — transmission towers, substations, and electrical infrastructure requiring long-term outdoor corrosion protection
  • 🍁 Outdoor industrial plant — structural fastening in outdoor chemical plant, water treatment, and industrial facilities
  • 🏠 Residential & commercial construction — roofing, cladding, fencing, and external structural fastening requiring long-term weather resistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is hot dip galvanising (HDG) and how does it differ from electroplated zinc?
A: Hot dip galvanising (HDG) immerses the steel part in a bath of molten zinc at approximately 450°C. The zinc reacts with the steel surface to form a series of zinc-iron alloy layers, topped by a pure zinc outer layer — creating a metallurgically bonded coating that cannot be peeled or chipped. The resulting coating is 45–85 μm thick — approximately 10× thicker than electroplated zinc (5–8 μm). HDG provides both barrier protection and cathodic (sacrificial) protection: even if the coating is scratched, the surrounding zinc sacrificially corrodes to protect the exposed steel.

Q: Why does HDG start from M6 rather than M3?
A: The thick HDG coating (45–85 μm per surface) significantly reduces the inner diameter clearance of small washers. For M3–M5 washers, the coating thickness relative to the inner diameter is too large to maintain reliable clearance fit with the bolt shank after galvanising. HDG is therefore practical from M6 upwards for DIN 125A washers. For M3–M5 sizes, specify Zinc CR3 electroplated washers.

Q: Do I need to use HDG nuts with HDG washers and bolts?
A: Yes. HDG bolts are supplied with oversize-tapped nuts to accommodate the zinc coating on the bolt threads. Standard nuts will not fit HDG bolts. Similarly, HDG washers have slightly larger effective dimensions due to the coating. For a complete HDG fastener assembly, specify HDG bolts, HDG oversize nuts, and HDG washers together.

Q: How long will HDG washers last outdoors?
A: Per ISO 14713, the service life of HDG zinc coatings depends on the corrosivity category of the environment. In a C2 (low corrosivity, rural) environment, 45–85 μm HDG provides 50+ years of protection. In a C3 (medium, urban/industrial) environment, 20–50 years. In a C4 (high, industrial/coastal) environment, 10–20 years. Contact FULLERKREG for specific service life estimates for your application environment.

Q: Can I use HDG washers with Grade 8.8 or 10.9 bolts?
A: HDG washers are 140HV soft washers suitable for Grade 4.6–6.8 bolts. For Grade 8.8, 10.9, or 12.9 high-tensile bolts, 300HV hardened washers are required to prevent embedding and preload loss. Note that HDG 300HV hardened washers are also available — contact FULLERKREG for availability.

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