316L Stainless Steel five-heddle weave mesh is stocked to ISO 9044. The alloy provides superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids and is essentially non-magnetic; the practical service limit is approx. +550 °C continuous. Property data, alloy comparison and the specification table follow.
Why Choose 316L Stainless Steel for Five-Heddle Weave Mesh
The default filtration and process-industry grade. For five-heddle weave mesh, this matters when superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
Corrosion Behavior in Filtration Service
316/316L adds 2–3% molybdenum to the 304 composition, which sharply improves resistance to chloride pitting and mild acids. For five-heddle weave mesh in marine, brine, food-CIP and chemical-process service, 316L is the default filtration grade; the L (low-carbon) variant also resists sensitization where elements are welded into frames.
Comparable Alloys
Below 316L sits 304 (general purpose, lower cost). Above it: duplex 2205 (strength + chloride resistance), 904L and Hastelloy C-276 (hot chlorides, sulfuric), Monel 400 (HF, seawater), titanium (chlorides at minimum weight) for five-heddle weave mesh.
Specifications of Five-Heddle Weave Mesh Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Mesh (warp x weft) | Warp wire (mm) | Weft wire (mm) | Nominal filtration (u00b5m) | Weight SS (kg/mu00b2) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30x360 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 80 | 1.15 | ISO 9044 |
| 40x560 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 60 | 0.90 | ISO 9044 |
| 80x720 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 32 | 0.55 | ISO 9044 |