304 Stainless Steel plain dutch weave mesh combines the construction of plain dutch weave mesh (ISO 9044) with the properties of AISI 304 (1.4301): good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water, essentially non-magnetic (annealed), service to approx. +450 °C continuous. This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
Why Choose 304 Stainless Steel for Plain Dutch Weave Mesh
The standard general-purpose stainless mesh alloy. For plain dutch weave mesh, this matters when good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 304 (1.4301) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic (annealed) |
| Service temperature | approx. +450 °C continuous |
| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water |
Corrosion Behavior in Filtration Service
304 gives good resistance to atmospheric exposure, fresh water and most neutral media, and is the standard general-purpose grade for plain dutch weave mesh. In chloride-bearing service (seawater, brines, road-salt spray) step up to 316L; in reducing acids consider a nickel alloy.
Comparable Alloys
The direct upgrade from 304 is 316L (chlorides, acids, CIP). Downgrade options for dry, indoor screening are galvanized or plain steel. For heat beyond ~450 °C move to Inconel 600; for seawater immersion consider Monel 400 or duplex 2205 for plain dutch weave mesh.
Specifications of Plain Dutch Weave Mesh Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Mesh (warp x weft) | Warp wire (mm) | Weft wire (mm) | Nominal filtration (u00b5m) | Weight SS (kg/mu00b2) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8x85 | 0.70 | 0.56 | 225 | 2.90 | ISO 9044 |
| 12x64 | 0.58 | 0.45 | 200 | 2.45 | ISO 9044 |
| 14x88 | 0.50 | 0.36 | 180 | 1.95 | ISO 9044 |
| 24x110 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 115 | 1.40 | ISO 9044 |
| 30x150 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 95 | 1.00 | ISO 9044 |
| 40x200 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 75 | 0.85 | ISO 9044 |
| 50x250 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 60 | 0.65 | ISO 9044 |
| 165x800 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 20 | 0.45 | ISO 9044 |
