Stainless Steel 316 Wire Mesh

SS316 is used in demanding environments including oil and gas processing, chemical plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food and beverage production. Its molybdenum content resists pitting from chlorides and acids, making it ideal for filtration, mist elimination, gaskets, EMI shielding, and vibration-damping components exposed to corrosive fluids or gases.

SS304 offers good general corrosion resistance and is more cost-effective, while SS316 contains added molybdenum that significantly improves resistance to chlorides, acids, and saline environments. SS316 is preferred for chemical processing, marine, and pharmaceutical applications, whereas SS304 suits general filtration and less aggressive industrial settings.

SS316 wire mesh is typically offered in wire thicknesses of 0.10mm to 0.30mm, with select products customizable up to 0.36mm. Mesh openings generally range from 4mm to 5mm, and mesh width can extend from 25mm to 1000mm depending on the product form, allowing precise tailoring to filtration and shielding requirements.

Minimum order quantities typically start at 100 kg for knitted and compressed wire mesh products, supplied in standard 30-meter roll lengths. Custom widths, shapes, and configurations can be arranged to match specific project volumes, with lead times and pricing confirmed upon submission of technical specifications.

Yes, SS316 mesh can be formed into rings, rectangular pads, gaskets, seals, and demister pad configurations. The material's flexibility and up to 300% stretching capacity allow it to be shaped for compressed filters, vibration dampers, and mist eliminators tailored to specific equipment dimensions and installation orientations.

SS316 wire mesh withstands elevated temperatures and thermal cycling better than many alternative materials, making it suitable for exhaust de-coupling rings, insulation blanket covers, and catalytic converter applications. It maintains structural integrity and corrosion resistance even when exposed to combined heat and chemical stress.