What Materials Grade For Woven Wire Mesh/Cloth Can Be Made By Process Screening Solutions?
We offer metal-woven wire mesh made of a variety of materials for various industrial applications. Choosing the proper material for your applications depends on the material's chemical and physical properties. Here, we briefly introduce the properties of the materials we can offer for your reference in order to assist you in making an informed and timely material selection. Materials and wires are available as follows:
Mild Steel
Plain low carbon steel typically Q195, drawn from rod. Combines strength and weldability with economy.
Galvanized Before Weaving / Welding
Carbon steel coated with a light layer of zinc during the manufacturing process. Adequate corrosion resistance is provided for most indoor applications, but not recommended for outdoor installations.
Galvanized After Woven / Welding
Carbon steel coated with a heavy layer of zinc after the manufacture of the mesh. Excellent for long term corrosion protection.
High Carbon Steel
Abrasion-resistant steel is used for applications facing significant wear, such as media filtering or sorting. Abrasion-resistant steel can be difficult to weld; consider mechanical fastening for supporting structures. High-carbon steel, which has high strength and wear resistance, is typically 65Mn or 70N steel. 65Mn crimped wire mesh is ideal for mining screens with high wear resistance.
Aluminum Alloy
Lightweight and mildly resistant to corrosion, aluminum alloys are readily available. Alloy 1350 is most common and can be easily welded and anodized. Also available are alloys 5056 and 6061.
300 Series stainless steels - for high performance in general commercial and industrial applications
Our wire mesh and cloth are typically made from 300-series alloys.The most common is type 304, but it is also available in 309, 310, 316, 321 and 347.Series 400 alloys are also available on special order. 300-series alloy woven wire mesh is in stock. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and chromium with remarkable heat and corrosion resistance when compared with carbon steel. That's because the chromium in the stainless steel can produce an oxide layer on the surface to protect against further corrosion. As a result, it has become one of the most popular woven wire mesh materials.Stainless steel woven mesh is widely used in various sieving, filtration, EMI shielding, screen printing, and insect prevention applications. Our most common types of stainless steel used for woven wire mesh include stainless steel 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 314, 430, and 904L. Please contact us for additional material considerations for specific stainless steel type selection.
Nickel & Non-Ferrous- For Specialized Environments
Inconel 600, Monel 400, Nichrome V, and Hastalloy C276 offer specific characteristics desirable in specialized environments. Copper-based alloys, bronze, brass, and titanium are also available for all woven products. Copper is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. When exposed to the air for a long time, a slow oxidation reaction occurs to form a layer of copper oxide and further enhance the corrosion resistance of the copper. Due to its high price, copper is not a common material for woven wire mesh. With its high density, copper woven mesh is widely used in various EMI shielding and insect prevention applications. If you have a need for copper woven wire mesh, please contact us directly and tell us about it.
Note
Unless otherwise specified, all products offered are in a bare, mill-finished condition. Secondary finishes may sometimes be desired to protect the mesh or enhance a desired performance or aesthetic. We can facilitate the process of secondary finishes such as passivating, powder coating, and plating if required. Contact us for assistance in selecting the proper specialty alloy for your application.