
Stainless steel wire mesh is a high-performance metal mesh with excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance and oxidation resistance. It is widely used in filtration, industrial protection, architectural decoration, chemical, pharmaceutical and livestock industries.
Stainless steel wire mesh is a high-performance metal mesh with excellent corrosion resistance, heat resistance and oxidation resistance. It is widely used in filtration, industrial protection, architectural decoration, chemical, pharmaceutical and livestock industries. The main products are divided into braided and welded types, which vary significantly in manufacturing technology, performance characteristics and applications.
Five common grades of stainless steel are used to suit a variety of applications and budgets: 201, 304, 304L, 316 and 316L. As a standard choice, 304 steel provides consistent acid and alkali resistance at excellent value for money for most common ambient temperature conditions. Low carbon 304L steel has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, ideal for welding and wet, acid-base environments. Molybdenum-containing steels 316 and 316L offer excellent resistance to chloride and marine corrosion, suitable for harsh environments in the marine, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Low alloy 201 steel with moderate rust resistance is mainly used for protection in dry areas and simple space division.
The two types use different manufacturing processes. Woven mesh is made by interweaving warp and weft threads without welding, including plain, twill and Dutch weaves, respectively designed for uniform mesh, dense load-bearing structures and high-precision filtration. It is finished by flattening, deburring and polishing to ensure a smooth and stable surface. The welded mesh is produced by a fully automated resistance welding method: stainless steel wires are positioned at a given pitch and fused at the intersection points, forming strong, uniform weld points, while subsequent processing ensures a rigid and integral mesh structure.
Both mesh types support standard and custom specifications. Woven mesh covers mesh size from 2 to 400 mesh with wire diameter 0.02-6mm, suitable for fine filtration and screening. Welded mesh covers mesh sizes from 1 to 100 mesh with wire diameters of 0.3-8mm, available in rolls or fixed panels for security fencing and livestock pens. In general, woven mesh is suitable for flexible, high-precision filtration applications, while welded mesh is optimal for rigid, high-strength barrier fencing, serving as reliable solutions for industrial and civil applications.