316 Stainless Steel Plain Weave Mesh
Superior corrosion resistance 316 stainless steel plain woven wire mesh for marine and chemical applications.
Mesh Count
100–400
Wire Diameter
0.03–0.1 mm
Aperture
0.034–0.154 mm
Open Area
28.2–36.8%
Material
316 Stainless Steel
Standard Specs
4
Sample
Available
Official Standard Tolerance SKU Matrix
Select and lock exact sub-specifications (supports batch multi-spec consolidated inquiry)
| Nominal Mesh Count | Std. Wire Dia. (mm)Std. Wire Dia. (inch / Gauge) | Aperture Size (mm)Aperture Size (inch) | Ref. Open Area | Est. Weight (kg/m²)Est. Weight (lb/ft²) | Micro Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mesh | 0.100 mm0.00390" | 0.154 mm0.00610" | 36.8% | 0.50 kg/m²0.1000 lb/sq.ft | ||
| 200 Mesh | 0.050 mm0.00200" | 0.077 mm0.00300" | 36.8% | 0.25 kg/m²0.0500 lb/sq.ft | ||
| 325 Mesh | 0.035 mm0.00140" | 0.043 mm0.00170" | 30.1% | 0.20 kg/m²0.0400 lb/sq.ft | ||
| 400 Mesh | 0.030 mm0.00120" | 0.034 mm0.00130" | 28.2% | 0.18 kg/m²0.0400 lb/sq.ft |
100X Simulated Microscope Lens View (Auxiliary Physical Design)
Typical Applications
Where 316 plain weave mesh is most commonly specified by our buyers across chemical processing, marine, pharmaceutical and fine filtration duties.
- Marine environments
- pharmaceutical filtration
- chemical processing
Metallurgical Composition & Alloy Ratio Analysis
316 Wire Purity & Heat Traceability
Every 316 wire batch for this product family is spectrometer-tested before weaving. The Cr 16-18% / Ni 10-14% / Mo 2-3% balance below is what gives this mesh its superior resistance to chlorides, acids and marine environments, and each shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate tied to the wire heat number.
- C: ≤0.08
- Cr: 16-18
- Ni: 10-14
- Mo: 2-3
- Mn: ≤2.0
- Fe: Balance
316 Physical & Service Limits
- Pitting Resistance (PREN)：Molybdenum 2-3% raises the pitting resistance equivalent number to ~24-26, making 316 plain weave mesh the standard choice for seawater, brine and chloride-containing process streams.
- Max Oxidation Temperature：Resists scaling in continuous air service up to 870°C; intermittent service limit is 925°C. Molybdenum also improves creep strength at elevated temperatures.
- Yield Strength：205 MPa minimum in annealed condition, rising to 310 MPa after the cold-drawing used for weaving wire, which keeps apertures stable under tension in fine 325-400 mesh specs.
- Welding Advisory：Holding 316 in the 425-860°C range precipitates chromium carbides at grain boundaries. For welded filter assemblies in corrosive service, ask us about the low-carbon 316L version of this mesh.
ASTM E2016-22 Reference Tolerances for 316 Plain Weave
This family's 100-400 mesh range falls within the intermediate and fine tolerance bands referenced by ASTM E2016-22. Confirm the applicable band in your purchase order or incoming inspection plan, and request actual measured values in the pre-shipment report.
| Nominal Mesh Range | Max Wire Dia. Tolerance | Max Aperture Size Tolerance | Warp Tilt Deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 50 Mesh | ± 0.013 mm (0.0005 inch) | ± 3% of nominal aperture | Tilt deviation ≤ 2° |
| 51 to 200 Mesh | ± 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) | ± 5% of nominal aperture | Tilt deviation ≤ 1.5° |
| 201 to 400 Mesh | ± 0.004 mm (0.00015 inch) | ± 8% of nominal aperture | Tilt deviation ≤ 1° |
Custom Processing for Woven Mesh · Quality Assurance for Woven Mesh · Packaging & Logistics
Custom Processing for Woven Mesh
Deep-processing services available on woven mesh rolls before shipment.
Precision Slitting
Woven rolls slit down to 5.0 mm width on high-precision slitting lines, with clean, burr-controlled edges ready for filter element production.
Disc Stamping & Spot Welding
Single or multi-layer woven mesh filter discs stamped and spot-welded per your CAD drawings, including rimmed and bound-edge versions.
Cutting & Edging
Custom sheet cutting, edge folding and framing so the mesh drops directly into your production line without secondary trimming.
Quality Assurance for Woven Mesh
Every exported batch of woven mesh is verified against documented inspection standards.
EN 10204 3.1 MTC
Mill test certificates covering heat number, wire composition and tensile data shipped with every order.
Spectrometer Verification
Handheld PMI spectrometer sampling on wire batches confirms alloy grade before weaving, eliminating mixed-grade risk.
Pre-shipment Inspection
Mesh count, wire diameter and aperture are re-measured batch by batch against ASTM E2016-15 tolerances before container loading.
Packaging & Logistics
Export-standard packing engineered for woven mesh rolls on long-distance sea freight.
Standard Rolls
30 m or 100 ft roll lengths in standard widths from 0.5 m to 1.5 m; custom width and roll length available on request.
Moisture-proof Packing
Waterproof kraft paper inner wrap plus woven bag or palletized outer packing to prevent rust and edge deformation in transit.
Container Loading
Optimized 20GP / 40HQ loading plans with photos and loading reports shared before vessel departure.
Trade Terms
FOB Tianjin or CIF major ports; DHL, FedEx and SF Express available for sample shipments worldwide.
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