Stainless steel wire mesh is the most popular woven screen in the industrial world. It is known for its corrosion resistance and strength. Stainless steel wire mesh contains chromium and nickel in addition to steel. It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition. After stainless steel wire mesh has been woven, it may become slightly magnetic due to cold working. The two basic metal types: AlloyType 304 and Type 316.
| T-304 Stainless Steel - Standard Chemical Composition (in %) |
| Alloy |
Carbon [C] |
Manganese [Mn] |
Phosphorus [P] |
Sulfur [S] |
Silicon [Si] |
Chromium [Cr] |
Nickel [Ni] |
Iron [Fe] |
Others, if Applicable |
| T-304 SS |
0.08 Max |
2.0 Max |
0.045 Max |
0.03 Max |
1.00 Max |
18.00-20.00 |
8.00-10.50 |
Balance |
Nitrogen [N] = 0.10 Max |
| T-316 Stainless Steel - Standard Chemical Composition (in %) |
| Alloy |
Carbon [C] |
Manganese [Mn] |
Phosphorus [P] |
Sulfur [S] |
Silicon [Si] |
Chromium [Cr] |
Nickel [Ni] |
Iron [Fe] |
Others, if Applicable |
| T-316 |
0.08 Max |
2.00 Max |
0.045 Max |
0.03 Max |
1.00 Max |
16.00-18.00 |
10.00-14.00 |
Balance |
Mo = 2.00-3.00, N = 0.10 Max |
| Mo = Molybdenum; N = Nitrogen |
Stainless steel wire mesh - plain weave
Stainless steel wire mesh - twilled weave
Stainless steel wire mesh - double crimp
Stainless steel wire mesh - smooth top
Stainless steel wire mesh - intermediate crimp
Stainless steel wire mesh - lock crimp
Stainless steel wire mesh - fine mesh
Stainless steel wire mesh - coarse mesh
Stainless steel wire mesh - heavy duty
Stainless steel wire mesh - roll type
Stainless steel wire mesh - sheet type
Stainless steel wire mesh - packing
FAQ
1. How to specify stainless steel wire mesh
In order to request a quote or order material, it is essential to identify your complete wire mesh specifications. Please find below the seven key criteria needed to request a quote or to place an order with Zhuoda.
1.1 Quantity - how many pieces or rolls do you require for your application?
1.2 Dimensions - what are the dimensions of the roll or piece you need?
1.3 Mesh (Mesh Count) - first, measure 1″ (from center to wire to center of wire), then count the number of openings in that 1″ span. This number is your mesh, or mesh count. If you require a space cloth, what is the clear opening (in inches) between parallel and adjacent wires?
1.4 Diameter Wire - what is the diameter of the wire you need, in inches? Often times a micrometer, a specialized instrument which measures diameter is used. If you happen to know your mesh count, and you're a bit unclear in terms of the diameter wire, the standard or market grade meshes are an excellent starting point.
1.5 Metal or Alloy - what metal or alloy will work best in your application?
1.6 Type of Weave - do you requirements call for a plain weave? Or is it a twilled weave?
1.7 Type of Crimp - if your requirements call for a woven mesh, there will need to be a crimp style. Is it a plain crimp, intermediate crimp, lock crimp? A hybrid crimp style? Plain crimp is considered the most common.
2. How does stainless steel wire mesh ship?
By sea or by air.
3. Pricing information
Pricing in the wire mesh industry can be both confusing and volatile. By and large, because the wire mesh market is closely linked to the metals market, pricing for wire mesh can be impacted by fluctuations in the value of copper, nickel and iron. Further, because there are so many different specifications and countless ways in which mesh can be purchased, pricing for wire mesh is not always straight forward. We have developed the following section to help resolve some of these common pricing related questions.
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