316L Stainless Steel round hole perforated sheet combines the construction of round hole perforated sheet (DIN 24041 / ISO 7806) with the properties of AISI 316L (1.4404): superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids, essentially non-magnetic, service to approx. +550 °C continuous. This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
Why Choose 316L Stainless Steel for Round Hole Perforated Sheet
The default filtration and process-industry grade. For round hole perforated sheet, 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 round hole perforated sheet 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 round hole perforated sheet.
Specifications of Round Hole Perforated Sheet Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Hole diameter (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Open area (%) | Thickness (mm) | Pattern | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.0 | 22.7 | 0.5 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 1.0 | 2.0 | 22.7 | 0.6 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 1.5 | 2.5 | 32.7 | 0.8 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 2.0 | 3.5 | 29.6 | 1.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 3.0 | 5.0 | 32.7 | 1.5 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 5.0 | 8.0 | 35.4 | 2.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 8.0 | 12.0 | 40.3 | 2.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 10.0 | 15.0 | 40.3 | 3.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 12.0 | 18.0 | 40.3 | 3.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |
| 20.0 | 28.0 | 46.3 | 3.0 | 60u00b0 staggered | DIN 24041 (Rv) |