Welded Wire Mesh Rolls woven or fabricated in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) keeps its dimensional specification to EN 10223-7 / ASTM A740; the alloy determines corrosion behavior (superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids) and the service temperature limit (approx. +550 °C continuous). Both are covered below with the full specification table.
Why Choose 316L Stainless Steel for Welded Wire Mesh Rolls
The default filtration and process-industry grade. For welded wire mesh rolls, 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 welded wire mesh rolls 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 welded wire mesh rolls.
Specifications of Welded Wire Mesh Rolls Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Opening (mm) | Wire diameter (mm) | Format | Standard size | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7x12.7 | 1.6 | Panel / roll | 1.0 x 2.0 m | EN 10223-7 |
| 25.4x25.4 | 2.0 | Panel / roll | 1.0 x 2.0 m | EN 10223-7 |
| 50.8x50.8 | 2.5 | Panel | 1.2 x 2.4 m | EN 10223-7 |
| 50x50 | 4.0 | Panel | 2.0 x 3.0 m | EN 10223-7 |