T-304 stainless steel is the most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. Aside from the countless combinations of mesh opening sizes and diameter wire available both from stock and through manufacturing, T-304 SS exhibits many benefits and is largely considered the standard of the industry. T-304 SS has excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and is used in a wide range of applications.
The specifications featured here range in opening size from approximately 1/32" to 1/64" and are items that many users select for general industrial use. Darby specializes in stocking many of the standard or market grade specifications, as well as some of the harder to procure items that are used in unique applications.
Many of these items can be used in filtration and separation applications. Some of these items can also be used in instances where air flow is needed. Other of these specifications can be used in scientific applications. Non-industrial users also find some of these specifications suitable for various decorative and artistic applications.
| Items |
 20304.025PL T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.025" Diameter Wire |
20304.023PL T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.023" Diameter Wire |
20304.020PL T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.020" Diameter Wire |
20304.018PL T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.018" Diameter Wire |
20304.016PL T-304 Stainless Steel Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.016" Diameter Wire |
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| Description |
T-304 stainless steel is the most widely available of all stainless steels in the wire mesh industry. Aside from the countless combinations of mesh opening sizes and diameter wire available both from stock and through manufacturing, T-304 SS exhibits many benefits and is largely considered the standard of the industry. T-304 SS has excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and is used in a wide range of applications. Another benefit of T-304 SS is heat resistance. T-304 SS displays good oxidation resistance to a temperature of approximately 1600 ºF in intermittent service and to a temperature of 1700 ºF in continuous service. T-304 stainless steel is also excellent for fabrication purposes - it can be formed and cut to size with appropriate tools and machinery. It can also be welded, using most common welding techniques, and it is virtually non-magnetic in the annealed condition. From a cost standpoint, it is usually the most attractively priced of most readily available stainless steel mesh alloys in the industry, especially when taking into consideration its lifecycle. Darby maintains one of the most expansive inventories of T-304 SS wire mesh, so it is no surprise that when a specific opening size (or mesh count/diameter wire) is needed, T-304 stainless steel is selected. Darby stocks virtually every standard or market grade as well as many of the non-standard specifications, including heavy duty specifications, bolting grades and milling grades. |
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| Mesh | 20 | |||||||||
| Wire Diameter | 0.025 in | 0.023 in | 0.020 in | 0.018 in | 0.016 in | |||||
| Width of Opening | 0.025 in | 0.027 in | 0.030 in | 0.032 in | 0.034 in | |||||
| Construction Type | Plain | |||||||||
| % of Open Area | 25.00 % | 29.16 % | 36.00 % | 40.96 % | 46.24 % | |||||
| Weight | 0.917 lb/ft² | 0.764 lb/ft² | 0.565 lb/ft² | 0.452 lb/ft² | 0.353 lb/ft² | |||||
| Alloy | T-304 Stainless Steel | |||||||||
| Maximum Carbon (C) | 0.08 % | |||||||||
| Maximum Manganese (Mn) | 2.0 % | |||||||||
| Maximum Phosphorus (P) | 0.045 % | |||||||||
| Maximum Sulphur (S) | 0.03 % | |||||||||
| Maximum Silicon (Si) | 1.00 % | |||||||||
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.00 to 20.00 % | |||||||||
| Nickel (N) | 8.00 to 10.50 % | |||||||||
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | |||||||||
| Maximum Nitrogen (N)1 | 0.10 % | |||||||||
| Additional Information |
Often referred to 18-8 due to its Chromium-Nickel chemical composition, T-304 stainless steel is available in both woven and welded constructions – both from stock and through custom manufacturing. The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of T-304 stainless steel 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. |
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| Popular Industries and Applications |
Some of the more popular applications and industries that use T-304 stainless steel are listed below:
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