316L Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh Panels

316L Stainless Steel welded wire mesh panels combines the construction of welded wire mesh panels (EN 10223-7 / ASTM A740) 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 Welded Wire Mesh Panels

The default filtration and process-industry grade. For welded wire mesh panels, this matters when superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids is the controlling requirement.

Alloy Properties

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 welded wire mesh panels 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.

Cleaning & Compatibility

Stainless welded wire mesh panels can be cleaned by backflush, ultrasonic bath, steam and most CIP chemistry. Two cautions: (1) avoid extended contact with hydrochloric acid or hypochlorite sanitizers, which pit even 316; (2) where the mesh contacts carbon steel during fabrication or service, iron pick-up can rust-stain the surface — specify passivation after fabrication.

Specifications of Welded Wire Mesh Panels Available in 316L Stainless Steel