Inconel 601 washers are high-performance fastening components engineered from a nickel-chromium-iron alloy (UNS N06601), specifically designed to maintain structural integrity in extreme thermal and oxidizing environments. These washers are widely used in furnace assemblies, aerospace heat shielding systems, petrochemical processing units, and high-temperature industrial equipment where conventional stainless steel fasteners fail due to scaling or deformation.

The alloy composition provides exceptional resistance to oxidation up to approximately 1100°C, along with excellent carburization resistance under cyclic thermal loading. In demanding environments such as heat treatment plants, gas turbine assemblies, and chemical reactors, these washers ensure stable load distribution and long-term joint reliability.
KK Fasteners supplies Inconel 601 washers with controlled dimensional tolerances and full material traceability, serving OEMs and engineering contractors across global industrial markets with consistent quality assurance.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Inconel 601 (Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy) |
| UNS Number | N06601 |
| ASTM Standards | ASTM B166, ASTM B168 |
| Type | Flat Washer, Spring Washer, Lock Washer |
| Size Range | M3 to M64 (Metric) / Custom Inch Sizes Available |
| Thickness Range | 0.5 mm to 10 mm |
| Inner Diameter | As per DIN 125 / DIN 127 / ISO 7089 |
| Outer Diameter | Standard DIN/ISO or Custom Requirements |
| Standards Compliance | DIN, ISO 7089, ISO 7090, ASTM, BS, JIS |
| Surface Finish | Solution Annealed, Pickled, Passivated |
| Hardness | 80–95 HRB (Typical Range) |
| Tensile Strength | Approx. 550–700 MPa (Depending on Processing Condition) |
| Temperature Resistance | Up to ~1100°C (Oxidation Resistant) |
| Manufacturing Process | Cold Forging / Precision Stamping / CNC Machining |
| Inspection & Testing | Dimensional Inspection, Hardness Test, Surface Analysis, Material Traceability |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | Fe | S | Cr | Cu | Ni | |
| 601 | min. | – | – | – | 6.0 | – | 14.0 | – | 72.0 |
| max. | 0.15 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 10.0 | 0.015 | 17.0 | 0.5 | – | |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| 601 | Psi – 95,000 , MPa -655 | Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310 | 40 | – | – |
| Grade | UNS No | Old British | Euronorm | GOST | Japanese JIS | ||
| BS | En | No | AFNOR | ||||
| Inconel 601 | N06601 | NA 13 | NiCr15Fe | 2.4816 | NC15FE11M | МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 | NCF 601 |
Bolt Size
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USS
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SAE
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OD (in.)
|
ID (in.)
|
Thickness
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OD (in.)
|
ID (in.)
|
Thickness
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|
1/8 (#6)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
0.375
|
0.156
|
.036/.065
|
5/32 (#8)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
0.438
|
0.188
|
.036/.065
|
3/16 (#10)
|
0.560
|
0.250
|
.036/.065
|
0.500
|
0.220
|
.036/.065
|
7/32 (#12)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
0.562
|
0.250
|
.051/.080
|
1/4 (#14)
|
0.734
|
0.312
|
.051/.080
|
0.625
|
0.281
|
.051/.080
|
5/16
|
0.875
|
0.375
|
.064/.104
|
0.688
|
0.344
|
.051/.080
|
3/8
|
1.000
|
0.438
|
.064/.104
|
0.812
|
0.406
|
.051/.080
|
7/16
|
1.250
|
0.500
|
.064/.104
|
0.922
|
0.469
|
.051/.080
|
1/2
|
1.375
|
0.562
|
.086/.132
|
1.062
|
0.531
|
.074/.121
|
9/16
|
1.469
|
0.625
|
.086/.132
|
1.156
|
0.594
|
.074/.121
|
5/8
|
1.750
|
0.688
|
.108/.160
|
1.312
|
0.656
|
.074/.121
|
3/4
|
2.000
|
0.812
|
.122/.177
|
1.469
|
0.812
|
.108/.160
|
7/8
|
2.250
|
0.938
|
.136/.192
|
1.750
|
0.938
|
.108/.160
|
1
|
2.500
|
1.062
|
.136/.192
|
2.000
|
1.062
|
.108/.160
|
1 1/8
|
2.750
|
1.250
|
.136/.192
|
2.250
|
1.250
|
.108/.160
|
1 1/4
|
3.000
|
1.375
|
.136/.192
|
2.500
|
1.375
|
.136/.192
|
1 3/8
|
3.250
|
1.500
|
.153/.213
|
2.750
|
1.500
|
.136/.213
|
1 1/2
|
3.500
|
1.625
|
.153/.213
|
3.000
|
1.625
|
.153/.213
|
1 5/8
|
3.750
|
1.750
|
.153/.213
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1 3/4
|
4.000
|
1.875
|
.153/.213
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1 7/8
|
4.250
|
2.000
|
.153/.213
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
4.500
|
2.125
|
.153/.213
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2 1/4
|
4.750
|
2.375
|
.320/.248
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2 1/2
|
5.000
|
2.625
|
.210/.280
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2 3/4
|
5.250
|
2.875
|
.228/.410S
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
5.500
|
3.125
|
.249/.327
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Size |
USS |
SAE |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inside Diameter (A) |
Outside Diameter (B) |
Thickness (C) |
Inside Diameter (A) |
Outside Diameter (B) |
Thickness (C) |
|
#2 |
- |
- |
- |
3/32" |
1/4" |
0.020" |
#4 |
- |
- |
- |
1/8" |
5/16" |
0.032" |
#6 |
- |
- |
- |
5/32" |
3/8" |
0.049" |
#8 |
- |
- |
- |
3/16" |
7/16" |
0.049" |
#10 |
- |
- |
- |
7/32" |
1/2" |
0.049" |
#12 |
- |
- |
- |
1/4" |
9/16" |
0.065" |
1/4" |
5/16" |
0.734" |
0.065" |
9/32" |
5/8" |
0.065" |
5/16" |
3/8" |
7/8" |
0.083" |
11/32" |
11/16" |
0.065" |
3/8" |
7/16" |
1" |
0.083" |
13/32" |
13/16" |
0.065" |
7/16" |
1/2" |
1-1/4" |
0.083" |
15/32" |
15/16" |
0.065" |
1/2" |
9/16" |
1-3/8" |
0.109" |
17/32" |
1-1/16" |
0.095" |
9/16" |
5/8" |
1-15/32" |
0.109" |
19/32" |
1-5/32" |
0.095" |
5/8" |
11/16" |
1-3/4" |
0.134" |
21/32" |
1-5/16" |
0.095" |
3/4" |
13/16" |
2" |
0.148" |
13/16" |
1-15/32" |
0.134" |
7/8" |
15/16" |
2-1/4" |
0.165" |
15/16" |
1-3/4" |
0.134" |
1" |
1-1/16" |
2-1/2" |
0.165" |
1-1/16" |
2" |
0.134" |
1-1/8" |
1-1/4" |
2-3/4" |
0.165" |
- |
- |
- |
1-1/4" |
1-3/8" |
3" |
0.165" |
- |
- |
- |
1-3/8" |
1-1/2" |
3-1/4" |
0.180" |
- |
- |
- |
1-1/2" |
1-5/8" |
3-1/2" |
0.180" |
- |
- |
- |
1-5/8" |
1-3/4" |
3-3/4" |
0.180" |
- |
- |
- |
1-3/4" |
1-7/8" |
4" |
0.180" |
- |
- |
- |
2" |
2-1/8" |
4-1/2" |
0.213" |
- |
- |
- |
Inconel 601 washers are used wherever extreme heat, oxidation, and mechanical stress converge. These components are critical in maintaining bolted joint integrity in high-temperature engineering systems.
The manufacturing process for Inconel 601 washers involves precision stamping or CNC machining followed by controlled heat treatment. Raw alloy billets undergo solution annealing to achieve uniform grain structure before forming operations. Each washer is then processed to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface integrity.
Quality control includes hardness testing, tensile verification, and microscopic inspection for surface defects. Lot traceability is maintained throughout production, ensuring compliance with ASTM B166 requirements. KK Fasteners implements multi-stage inspection protocols, including automated dimensional checks and manual verification for critical orders. Certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, and REACH compliance support global industrial procurement requirements.

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Inconel 601 washers are high-performance fastening components made from a nickel-chromium-iron alloy (UNS N06601). They are designed for extreme heat and oxidation resistance, commonly used in furnaces, turbines, petrochemical plants, and aerospace systems where standard stainless steel washers fail under thermal stress.
Inconel 601 contains a balanced composition of nickel and chromium that forms a stable oxide layer at high temperatures. This protective layer prevents scaling and degradation, allowing the washers to perform reliably in continuous service up to approximately 1100°C.
These washers are generally manufactured in compliance with ASTM B166 and ASTM B168 standards. Depending on application requirements, they also conform to DIN, ISO 7089, ISO 7090, BS, and JIS standards to ensure global compatibility and interchangeability.
They are widely used in industrial furnaces, heat treatment equipment, gas turbines, chemical processing plants, power generation systems, and aerospace engines. Their primary role is to maintain joint integrity in high-temperature and oxidizing environments.
A reliable supplier should offer certified raw materials, ASTM-compliant manufacturing, full traceability, and strict quality inspection processes. Global export capability and technical support are also important. KK Fasteners supplies engineered Inconel 601 washers with consistent quality control for industrial applications worldwide.
For high-temperature and oxidation-critical applications, Inconel 601 washers deliver long-term reliability where conventional alloys fail. With controlled manufacturing and strict quality validation, KK Fasteners supports global industries with engineered fastening solutions tailored for extreme environments.
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