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T-316 stainless steel is a popular alloy for industrial users seeking a higher level of corrosion resistance, particularly in salt-water applications. The wire mesh specifications featured here are popularly requested and commonly stocked items that many industrial users select for various filtration and separation applications. Keep in mind the list of items here is not exhaustive.

Should you not see your required specification here, please contact us to discuss your requirement or continue to browse other specifications in the mesh by material section of the website. Darby also offers custom manufacturing.
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh for Filtration and Separation Applications
Unit of Measure
Items 2 x 2 to 4 x 4 Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh (2304.063WD)
2316.063WD
Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh - 2 x 2 Mesh, 0.063" Diameter Wire
2 x 2 to 4 x 4 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (2304.135PL)
2316.120IN
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 2 x 2 Mesh, 0.120" Diameter Wire
2 x 2 to 4 x 4 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (3304.047PL)
4316.047PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 4 x 4 Mesh, 0.047" Diameter Wire
2 x 2 to 4 x 4 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (3304.047PL)
6316.035PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 6 x 6 Mesh, 0.035" Diameter Wire
5 x 5 to 18 x 18 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (6304.032PL)
8316.028PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 8 x 8 Mesh, 0.028" Diameter Wire
Material N/A Stainless Steel N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mesh N/A 2 N/A 2 N/A 4 N/A 6 N/A 8
Wire Diameter N/A 0.063 in N/A 0.120 in N/A 0.047 in N/A 0.035 in N/A 0.028 in
Width of Opening N/A 0.437 in N/A 0.380 in N/A 0.203 in N/A 0.132 in N/A 0.097 in
Construction Type N/A Welded N/A Intercrimp/Lock N/A Plain N/A Plain N/A Plain
% of Open Area N/A 76.39 % N/A 57.76 % N/A 65.93 % N/A 62.41 % N/A 60.22 %
Weight N/A 0.525 lb/ft² N/A 1.943 lb/ft² N/A 0.590 lb/ft² N/A 0.493 lb/ft² N/A 0.422 lb/ft²
Alloy N/A N/A T-316 Stainless Steel N/A T-316 Stainless Steel N/A T-316 Stainless Steel N/A T-316 Stainless Steel
Maximum Carbon (C) N/A N/A 0.08 % N/A 0.08 % N/A 0.08 % N/A 0.08 %
Maximum Manganese (Mn) N/A N/A 2.0 % N/A 2.0 % N/A 2.0 % N/A 2.0 %
Maximum Phosphorus (P) N/A N/A 0.045 % N/A 0.045 % N/A 0.045 % N/A 0.045 %
Maximum Sulphur (S) N/A N/A 0.03 % N/A 0.03 % N/A 0.03 % N/A 0.03 %
Maximum Silicon (Si) N/A N/A 1.00 % N/A 1.00 % N/A 1.00 % N/A 1.00 %
Chromium (Cr) N/A N/A 16.00 to 18.00 % N/A 16.00 to 18.00 % N/A 16.00 to 18.00 % N/A 16.00 to 18.00 %
Nickel (N) N/A N/A 10.00 to 14.00 % N/A 10.00 to 14.00 % N/A 10.00 to 14.00 % N/A 10.00 to 14.00 %
Iron (Fe) N/A N/A Balance N/A Balance N/A Balance N/A Balance
Molybdenum (Mo)1 N/A N/A 2.00 to 3.00 % N/A 2.00 to 3.00 % N/A 2.00 to 3.00 % N/A 2.00 to 3.00 %
Maximum Nitrogen (N)2 N/A N/A 0.10 % N/A 0.10 % N/A 0.10 % N/A 0.10 %
Industry Focus N/A N/A While T-304 stainless steel wire mesh is generally more popular and more readily available in a wide array of specifications, T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is often used and found in the industries.
  • Marine technologies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemical processing
  • Food preparation & processing
  • Rubber, plastic machinery
  • Boat & yacht fittings
  • Scientific & laboratory use
  • Automotive
  • Refinery & oil field
  • Aerospace
  • Particle separation
  • General industrial use
N/A While T-304 stainless steel wire mesh is generally more popular and more readily available in a wide array of specifications, T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is often used and found in the industries.
  • Marine technologies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemical processing
  • Food preparation & processing
  • Rubber, plastic machinery
  • Boat & yacht fittings
  • Scientific & laboratory use
  • Automotive
  • Refinery & oil field
  • Aerospace
  • Particle separation
  • General industrial use
N/A While T-304 stainless steel wire mesh is generally more popular and more readily available in a wide array of specifications, T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is often used and found in the industries.
  • Marine technologies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemical processing
  • Food preparation & processing
  • Rubber, plastic machinery
  • Boat & yacht fittings
  • Scientific & laboratory use
  • Automotive
  • Refinery & oil field
  • Aerospace
  • Particle separation
  • General industrial use
N/A While T-304 stainless steel wire mesh is generally more popular and more readily available in a wide array of specifications, T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is often used and found in the industries.
  • Marine technologies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemical processing
  • Food preparation & processing
  • Rubber, plastic machinery
  • Boat & yacht fittings
  • Scientific & laboratory use
  • Automotive
  • Refinery & oil field
  • Aerospace
  • Particle separation
  • General industrial use
Additional Information N/A

Welded wire mesh specifications are commonly used in a wide array of industrial and non-industrial applications, including animal caging, critter and varmint control, agricultural use, air vents, basket fabrication, food applications, aviary and bird screen, industrial separation fan and machine guards, security retention, basket fabrication, industrial separation and soffit screens.

Residential do-it-yourselfers gravitate towards these specific items because they offer tremendous value and versatility for projects around the home. In most normal environments, stainless steel will have a longer life cycle than a comparable galvanized mesh.

It is important to distinguish between T-304 stainless steel and T-316 stainless steel. T-304 stainless steel is more popular and more widespread in it use, while T-316 stainless steel is generally reserved for marine environments as it offers a higher resistance to corrosion.

The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of stainless steel welded wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

N/A T-316 stainless steel is recognized as the second most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is typically considered an alternative grade to T-304 stainless steel wire mesh and preferred in certain circumstances. Particularly, in marine environments and in applications requiring heavy welding, T-316 stainless steel is commonly specified due to its many benefits.

T-316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, and in particular, performs well in its ability to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments. The inclusion of molybdenum (Mo) is a major factor for the improved corrosion resistance versus a T-304 stainless steel counterpart.

T-316 stainless steel is heat resistant and has good oxidation resist resistance to a temperature of approximately 1600 ºF in intermittent service and to a temperature of 1700 ºF in continuous service. T-316 stainless steel is also excellent for fabrication purposes - it can be formed and cut to size with appropriate tools and machinery. It also has outstanding weldability, and it is virtually non-magnetic in the annealed condition.

T-316 stainless steel is available in both woven and welded constructions - both from stock and through custom manufacturing. The standard chemical composition for T-316 stainless steel commonly used in the wire mesh and wire cloth industry.

Many of these meshes are specified for use in heat treating, food processing and particle separation. The automotive, refinery and marine industries routinely use many of these meshes. Architect and designers use these meshes for unique and interesting designs like infill panels, room dividers and decorative signage in environments that require better corrosion resistance than T-304 stainless steel.

If you do not see your exact specification here, keep in mind that it can be custom manufactured. Please contact us with your wire mesh requirements.
N/A T-316 stainless steel is recognized as the second most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is typically considered an alternative grade to T-304 stainless steel wire mesh and preferred in certain circumstances. Particularly, in marine environments and in applications requiring heavy welding, T-316 stainless steel is commonly specified due to its many benefits.

T-316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, and in particular, performs well in its ability to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments. The inclusion of molybdenum (Mo) is a major factor for the improved corrosion resistance versus a T-304 stainless steel counterpart.

T-316 stainless steel is heat resistant and has good oxidation resist resistance to a temperature of approximately 1600 ºF in intermittent service and to a temperature of 1700 ºF in continuous service. T-316 stainless steel is also excellent for fabrication purposes - it can be formed and cut to size with appropriate tools and machinery. It also has outstanding weldability, and it is virtually non-magnetic in the annealed condition.

T-316 stainless steel is available in both woven and welded constructions - both from stock and through custom manufacturing. The standard chemical composition for T-316 stainless steel commonly used in the wire mesh and wire cloth industry.

Many of these meshes are specified for use in heat treating, food processing and particle separation. The automotive, refinery and marine industries routinely use many of these meshes. Architect and designers use these meshes for unique and interesting designs like infill panels, room dividers and decorative signage in environments that require better corrosion resistance than T-304 stainless steel.

If you do not see your exact specification here, keep in mind that it can be custom manufactured. Please contact us with your wire mesh requirements.
N/A T-316 stainless steel is recognized as the second most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is typically considered an alternative grade to T-304 stainless steel wire mesh and preferred in certain circumstances. Particularly, in marine environments and in applications requiring heavy welding, T-316 stainless steel is commonly specified due to its many benefits.

T-316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, and in particular, performs well in its ability to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments. The inclusion of molybdenum (Mo) is a major factor for the improved corrosion resistance versus a T-304 stainless steel counterpart.

T-316 stainless steel is heat resistant and has good oxidation resist resistance to a temperature of approximately 1600 ºF in intermittent service and to a temperature of 1700 ºF in continuous service. T-316 stainless steel is also excellent for fabrication purposes - it can be formed and cut to size with appropriate tools and machinery. It also has outstanding weldability, and it is virtually non-magnetic in the annealed condition.

T-316 stainless steel is available in both woven and welded constructions - both from stock and through custom manufacturing. The standard chemical composition for T-316 stainless steel commonly used in the wire mesh and wire cloth industry.

Many of these meshes are specified for use in general industrial use applications, like heavy duty particle separation, water filtration and food processing. Industries that use these types of stainless steel mesh specifications typically include: pharmaceuticals, scientific, processing and automotive to name a few.

Designers and home owners also find many of these meshes suitable for use as insect screen and in various security applications around the house and office that require a higher level of corrosion resistance than T-304 stainless steel. If you do not see your exact specification here, keep in mind that it can be custom manufactured. Please contact us with your wire mesh requirements.
N/A T-316 stainless steel is recognized as the second most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. T-316 stainless steel wire mesh is typically considered an alternative grade to T-304 stainless steel wire mesh and preferred in certain circumstances. Particularly, in marine environments and in applications requiring heavy welding, T-316 stainless steel is commonly specified due to its many benefits.

T-316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, and in particular, performs well in its ability to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments. The inclusion of molybdenum (Mo) is a major factor for the improved corrosion resistance versus a T-304 stainless steel counterpart.

T-316 stainless steel is heat resistant and has good oxidation resist resistance to a temperature of approximately 1600 ºF in intermittent service and to a temperature of 1700 ºF in continuous service. T-316 stainless steel is also excellent for fabrication purposes - it can be formed and cut to size with appropriate tools and machinery. It also has outstanding weldability, and it is virtually non-magnetic in the annealed condition.

T-316 stainless steel is available in both woven and welded constructions - both from stock and through custom manufacturing. The standard chemical composition for T-316 stainless steel commonly used in the wire mesh and wire cloth industry.

Many of these meshes are specified for use in general industrial use applications, like heavy duty particle separation, water filtration and food processing. Industries that use these types of stainless steel mesh specifications typically include: pharmaceuticals, scientific, processing and automotive to name a few.

Designers and home owners also find many of these meshes suitable for use as insect screen and in various security applications around the house and office that require a higher level of corrosion resistance than T-304 stainless steel. If you do not see your exact specification here, keep in mind that it can be custom manufactured. Please contact us with your wire mesh requirements.
Popular Industries and Applications N/A Like virtually all wire mesh and wire cloth, stainless steel welded wire mesh lends itself for use in architectural, agricultural, commercial and industrial applications. Here are a handful of popular uses for T-304 stainless steel and T-316 stainless steel welded wire mesh:
  • Infill panel & railing systems
  • Industrial fan & machine guards
  • Security enclosures
    Animal retention (cages)
  • Small critter control
  • Decorative signage
  • Room dividers
  • Wall cladding
  • Ceiling panels
  • Air vents & soffit screens
  • Basket fabrication
  • Food applications
  • Racking & storage
  • Aviary & bird screen
  • Industrial separation
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  • 2 Others, If Applicable