Stainless steel mesh is a high-quality mesh commonly used in petrochemical, food processing, papermaking, metallurgy, and mining industries. It has the advantages of being rust-resistant, fire-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. For example, 316 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel can provide food-grade safety. Its fine mesh can allow airflow and light to pass through more easily. Wanzhi Steel specializes in the production of 200 series, 300 series, and 400 series stainless steel mesh. The wire diameter, mesh size, and mesh count can all be customized. Welcome to send size requirements.

What is a stainless steel mesh screen?

As mentioned above, there are many grades of stainless steel. These include Type 304, Type 316, and Type 430.

The grades are mainly differentiated based on the different chemical element contents of the stainless steel.

These different grades of materials can be used to make welded or woven meshes with different mesh counts to form stainless steel wire cloth or stainless steel wire mesh. For example 40 mesh stainless steel screen, 60 mesh stainless steel screen, or 80 mesh stainless steel screen.

Different openings are used in different fields, such as coal mining, chemical industry, etc. to filter impurities and refine fine particles. This is the stainless steel mesh screen and its application. It is a stainless steel mesh with regular mesh that is fireproof, rust-proof, and corrosion-resistant while providing visibility and ensuring smooth airflow.

316 stainless steel mesh VS 304 stainless steel mesh

The chemical composition of stainless steel consists of two main elements, chromium and nickel. Depending on the grade of the material, these elements are adjusted to form a stronger or more magnetic metal.

Because of the increased nickel content and the addition of molybdenum in 316 stainless steel, it is 40% more expensive than 304 stainless steel mesh. However, it has stronger performance and is called “marine grade stainless steel”. The addition of the two elements enhances the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel itself in the chemical environment and also improves its strength under high temperature operation, which is also a prerequisite for the selection of materials in the food or marine industry.

304 | 316 | 316L stainless steel chemical composition by weight (%)

AISI/SAE steel grades	Cr Chromium	Ni Nickel	C Carbon	Mn Manganese	Si Silicon	P Phosphorous	S Sulfur	N Nitrogen	Mo Molybdenum	Others
304	18-20	8-10.5	<0.08	<2	<0.75	<0.045	<0.03	<0.1
316	16-18	10-14	<0.08	<2	<0.75	<0.045	<0.03	<0.1	2-3
316L	16-18	10-14	<0.03	<2	<0.75	<0.045	<0.03

 

304, 316 and 316L are also referred to as:

Euronorm (EN) number	AISI/SAE steel grades	UNS	JIS	Also known as
1.4301	304	S30400	SUS304	SS304 | T-304 | A2 stainless steel | 18/8 stainless steel (18% chromium, 8% nickel)
1.4401	316	S31600	SUS316	SS316 | T-316 | marine grade stainless steel
1.4404	316L	S31603	SUS316L	SS316L | T-316L | A4 stainless steel | marine grade stainless steel

Application fields of stainless steel mesh screen

“Stainless Steel Filters” are ideal for demanding engineering specifications that require filtration in harsh environmental conditions, such as jet engine lubricating oil filters for high-pressure hydraulic filters. In addition, combined stainless steel screens and glass windows can resist glass fragments caused by strong winds. Escape emergency Install stainless steel wire mesh on walls or tenders to enhance security and prevent intrusion. It can also be used as a drainage pipe to protect the house from rain and fallen leaves. The stainless steel filter is used inside the machinery or outside the structure.

Specific examples are as follows:

1. Custom signs Filters Separators Ventilation grilles,

2. insect repellent screens Fountain covers, wye strainer screens,

3. column covers Stainless steel doors and windows,

5. screens, lunch boxes, colanders, metal screen mesh for porch,

6. custom lighting screens, speaker grilles Security screens,

7. handrail filler panels Mining conveyor belts,

8. food conveyor belt filtration,

9. DIY garden projects, baskets, trays,

10. Welded stainless steel wire mesh helps filter impurities in crude oil,

11. Stainless steel tea strainer, coffee filter,

12. Stainless steel screen window, stainless steel mosquito net.

Features

1. Versatility is one of the most common advantages of stainless steel.

2. High heat and cold resistance.

3. Non-magnetic in the annealed state.

4. It can be perforated to form a stainless steel perforated plate.

5. Resistant to acid and alkali solutions.

6. Almost no rust or wear easily.

There are two basic types of stainless steel wire mesh

T-304

T-304 is a basic stainless steel alloy containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Less corrosion resistant than T-316, it melts at 2600 degrees Fahrenheit (1430 degrees Celsius) and is recommended for continuous service at 1450 degrees Fahrenheit (790 degrees Celsius) and for intermediate service at 1650 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius). T-304 stainless steel mesh uses include abrasives, liquid filtration, powder filtration, and sorting and screening of exotic solids.

T-316

T-316 is a special stainless steel alloy that contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel, as well as 2% molybdenum. This combination allows the mesh to resist corrosion from salt, acid, and seawater.

T-316 melts at 2500 degrees Fahrenheit (1375 degrees Celsius) and has a maximum recommended temperature of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit (815 degrees Celsius) for continuous use and 1650 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius) for intermediate use. Its uses include processing oils and foods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Can stainless steel mesh screens be cut?

The right tools can cut stainless steel mesh to any desired size. In addition to cutting, welding is also possible.

For stainless steel wires from .001″ to .010″ in diameter, scissors can be used, and for thicker wires from .011 to about .047 in diameter, tin snips are needed. Wires larger than .047″ in diameter are difficult to cut with hand tools, but compound aircraft-style hand shears can usually accomplish the task.

Mesh indicators: number of meshes, wire diameter, and aperture

1. Wire diameter: The thickness of a single wire.

2. Opening/aperture/hole size: The distance between two adjacent parallel wires

3. Mesh Count/Size: The number of openings/apertures/holes per inch of mesh.

1). Plain/Twill Weave: 2 – 635 Mesh.

2). Dutch Weave: 12X64 – 500X3200 Mesh.

 

Sometimes we also specify the mesh size in microns. For example：

1). Stainless steel filter 5 micron

2). 40 / 75 / 250 micron mesh screen

3). 70 micron stainless steel mesh

4). 300 micron stainless steel mesh filter

Micron size usually refers to the nominal aperture size. For example, a 1 micron mesh means the mesh has a nominal aperture size of 0.001 mm. This is because 1 micron equals 0.001 mm.

Stainless steel mesh screen for sale

In summary, stainless steel woven mesh has good elasticity, the mesh can be stretched in all directions, and sometimes compressed into the final product. Stainless steel welded mesh has particularly good rigidity. Wanzhi Steel has been focusing on stainless steel wire mesh production for 13 years and has developed a mature multilingual sales team over the years. We focus on quality manufacturing, integrating production, manufacturing, and export, and accept a wide range of customized requirements.

We also have Perforated stainless steel mesh, Stainless Steel Wire, and other stainless steel mesh products.

 

If you have special requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

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