UNS S31600
316 SS wire mesh is heat resistant and contains molybdenum for superior resistance to general corrosion. 316 stainless steel wire mesh screen is particularly resistant to pitting by solutions containing chloride ions, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, sea water, and other conditions where particles are deposited on the metal surface. Can be used at temperatures up to 1600°F. Type 316 or T-316 is nonmagnetic in the annealed, and slightly magnetic when cold worked. 316 SS wire mesh screen is widely used in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, medical, refining, power plant, aircraft, photographic, textile, paper equipment and strainers.
Next to 304 SS, Type 316 SS wire cloth is the second most popular stainless steel used in weaving wire cloth.
316 SS Wire Mesh Fact Sheet
| Composition | [Cr 16-18%, Ni 10-14%, Mo 2-3%, C 0.08% max.] |
| Specifications | ASTM A580, AMS 5648, AMS 5690 |
| Density | 0.286 lbs/in³ |
| Tensile Strength | 104 Kpsi* |
| Elongation | 44%* |
| Melt | 2500-2550° F |
| Max. Operating Temperature | 1600° F |
* Tensile strength and elongation are for annealed 0.012″ wire diameter. Please note that material performance data is provided a reference guide only… There are many factors involved in wire cloth performance, so please consult with an experienced engineer before choosing the metal best suited for your unique needs!
Typically available stock meshes of stainless steel wire cloth are to too extensive to list. Please send your request and we will be happy work out price and availability.