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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.

The popular specifications featured here are some of the more commonly requested items that industrial users select for their specific wire mesh requirements. Many of these items are stocked in full, 100FT rolls and can be provided in conveniently sized sheets, like 4FT x 10FT or 3FT x 25FT for example.

These meshes are specified for use in general industrial use applications, like 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 around the house and office in instances that require a higher level of corrosion resistance than T-304 stainless steel.

0.059 - 0.030 Inch (in) Opening Size T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
Unit of Measure
Items 5 x 5 to 18 x 18 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (9304.047PL)
10316.041PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 10 x 10 Mesh, 0.041" Diameter Wire
5 x 5 to 18 x 18 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (14304.025PL)
14316.014PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 14 x 14 Mesh, 0.014" Diameter Wire
5 x 5 to 18 x 18 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (9304.047PL)
12316.028PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 12 x 12 Mesh, 0.028" Diameter Wire
50 x 50 to 500 x 500 - T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
18X14316.009PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 18 x 14 Mesh, 0.009" Diameter Wire
5 x 5 to 18 x 18 - T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh (14304.025PL)
14316.017PL
T-316 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 14 x 14 Mesh, 0.017" Diameter Wire
Mesh N/A 10 N/A 14 N/A 12 N/A 18 x 14 N/A 14
Wire Diameter N/A 0.041 in N/A 0.014 in N/A 0.028 in N/A 0.009 in N/A 0.017 in
Width of Opening N/A 0.059 in N/A 0.057 in N/A 0.055 in N/A 0.054 x 0.062 in N/A 0.054 in
Construction Type N/A Plain
% of Open Area N/A 34.81 % N/A 64.64 % N/A 44.09 % N/A 73.27 % N/A 58.06 %
Weight N/A 1.192 lb/ft² N/A 0.183 lb/ft² N/A 0.651 lb/ft² N/A 0.086 lb/ft² N/A 0.273 lb/ft²
Alloy N/A T-316 Stainless Steel
Maximum Carbon (C) N/A 0.08 %
Maximum Manganese (Mn) N/A 2.0 %
Maximum Phosphorus (P) N/A 0.045 %
Maximum Sulphur (S) N/A 0.03 %
Maximum Silicon (Si) N/A 1.00 %
Chromium (Cr) N/A 16.00 to 18.00 %
Nickel (N) N/A 10.00 to 14.00 %
Iron (Fe) N/A Balance
Molybdenum (Mo)1 N/A 2.00 to 3.00 %
Maximum Nitrogen (N)2 N/A 0.10 %
Industry Focus 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 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.
  • 1 Others, If Applicable
  • 2 Other, If Applicable