Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

Product Overview

Bombay Metal Corporation is a leading manufacturer, stockist, supplier, and exporter of Stainless Steel Wire Mesh, supplying industries across India and international markets. Our wire mesh range is available in twelve grades spanning austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic families — each selected to match the precise demands of its service environment, from everyday filtration and fencing to corrosive chemical processing and extreme-heat industrial furnaces.

Stainless steel wire mesh is manufactured by weaving, welding, or knitting corrosion-resistant wire into open-grid panels or rolls. Unlike carbon steel mesh, it needs no protective coating, retains its mechanical properties across a wide temperature range, and resists rust, scaling, and chemical attack. This makes it the preferred mesh material in food processing, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, architecture, water treatment, and defence applications.

We supply wire mesh in multiple weave patterns — Plain Weave, Twill Weave, Dutch Weave (plain and twill), Welded Mesh, Hexagonal Mesh, Netting, and Fencing Mesh — across all twelve grades listed below. All products comply with ASTM A 164, ASME SA 164, and relevant IS, DIN, and BS specifications. Custom widths, apertures, and wire diameters are available against indent.

Grade-Wise Details, Applications & Uses

1. Stainless Steel 201 / 202 Wire Mesh

Structure: Chromium-Manganese Austenitic

Grades 201 and 202 are cost-effective alternatives to 304, where manganese and nitrogen partially substitute nickel to maintain austenitic structure at lower material cost. Chromium content of 16–18% provides moderate atmospheric and mild acid corrosion resistance. These grades offer good formability, reasonable tensile strength, and are non-magnetic in the annealed condition. Available as woven and welded mesh in wire diameters from 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm, mesh sizes 10 × 10 to 100 × 100 mm.

Applications: General fencing, storage racks, decorative panels, window guards, grilles, low-cost filtration, agricultural netting, and domestic security applications.

 

2. Stainless Steel 304 / 304L / 304H Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

The 304 family is the most widely specified stainless steel wire mesh globally, offering an outstanding balance of corrosion resistance, formability, strength, and economy. The 304L sub-grade has carbon ≤ 0.03% for improved weld-zone corrosion resistance, while 304H has elevated carbon (0.04–0.10%) for enhanced creep strength at temperatures above 525 °C. All three are non-magnetic in the annealed state and readily available in plain weave, twill weave, Dutch weave, welded, and hexagonal mesh forms. Wire diameters range from 0.025 mm (fine filtration) to 6.0 mm (heavy welded mesh).

Applications: Food processing, dairy equipment, pharmaceutical screens, water filtration, HVAC filters, architectural infill panels, conveyor belts, sieving equipment, gabion baskets, and industrial safety guards.

 

3. Stainless Steel 309 / 309S Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

Grade 309 carries significantly higher chromium (22–24%) and nickel (12–15%) than 304 or 316, making it well suited to continuous service up to approximately 980 °C and intermittent service up to 1040 °C. The 309S sub-grade has restricted carbon for improved weldability. This extra alloy content also makes 309 an excellent choice whenever stainless steel mesh must interface with carbon steel structures, acting as a corrosion-resistant buffer. Available as woven and welded mesh in wire diameters 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm.

Applications: Furnace hearth screens, kiln conveyor belts, heat treatment baskets, thermal oxidiser internals, high-temperature gas filters, annealing furnace parts, and dissimilar metal fabrication jigs.

 

4. Stainless Steel 310 / 310H Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

Grades 310 and 310H represent the peak of standard heat-resistant stainless steels, with 24–26% chromium and 19–22% nickel delivering reliable continuous service up to 1100 °C and intermittent service up to 1150 °C. The 310H variant targets elevated temperature creep strength through controlled carbon (0.04–0.10%). The fully austenitic weld metal also performs reliably at cryogenic temperatures. Supplied as woven and welded mesh in wire diameters 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm.

Applications: Radiant furnace tubes, heat treatment conveyor mesh belts, carburising and nitriding retorts, incinerator components, thermal oxidiser screens, coke oven equipment, and high-temperature particulate filtration.

 

5. Stainless Steel 316 / 316Ti / 316L Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

The 316 family adds 2–3% molybdenum to the 304 base composition, providing a significant step-up in resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-bearing environments. 316L (carbon ≤ 0.03%) is preferred wherever post-weld sensitisation must be avoided, while 316Ti incorporates titanium stabilisation for additional protection against intergranular corrosion. These are the standard grades for marine and coastal environments, chemical processing, and food-contact applications. Available in the widest range of weave types, wire diameters 0.025 mm to 6.0 mm.

Applications: Offshore and marine components, chemical plant screens, pharmaceutical filter housings, food-grade conveyor belts, desalination plant internals, medical equipment, architectural cladding, and saline environment fencing.

 

6. Stainless Steel 317 / 317L Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

Grade 317 and its low-carbon variant 317L contain 3–4% molybdenum — higher than 316 — along with elevated chromium and nickel, placing them among the most corrosion-resistant standard stainless grades. This higher alloy content gives them superior resistance to sulfurous acid, sulfate compounds, and strongly reducing environments where 316L begins to show attack. 317L is preferred for welded fabrications due to its restricted carbon. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm.

Applications: Pulp and paper bleaching equipment, sulfuric acid plant components, flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) screens, pharmaceutical process vessels, chemical scrubber internals, and severe-service filtration.

 

7. Stainless Steel 321 / 321H Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

Grades 321 and 321H are titanium-stabilised variants of 304, where titanium combines preferentially with carbon to prevent sensitisation in the heat-affected zone and during prolonged elevated-temperature service. 321H targets creep resistance through higher carbon (0.04–0.10%) and is used where components will operate continuously above 525 °C. Both grades maintain good oxidation resistance up to approximately 870 °C. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm.

Applications: Aircraft exhaust systems, jet engine components, power plant steam headers, petrochemical furnace screens, oil refinery process screens, high-temperature pressure vessel internals, and elevated-temperature conveyor belts.

 

8. Stainless Steel 347 / 347H Wire Mesh

Structure: Austenitic

Grades 347 and 347H substitute niobium (minimum 10× carbon content) for titanium, providing excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion following welding or elevated temperature exposure. 347H, with its tighter niobium-to-carbon ratio and higher carbon floor, is specifically designed for long-term creep resistance in power generation and petrochemical service above 550 °C. Both grades are well suited for repeated thermal cycling. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm.

Applications: Boiler superheater screens, steam reformer components, petroleum refinery piping supports, high-temperature pressure filters, aviation exhaust ducts, and thermal cycling furnace fixtures.

 

9. Stainless Steel 409 Wire Mesh

Structure: Ferritic

Grade 409 is a utility ferritic stainless steel containing 10.5–11.75% chromium with titanium stabilisation. It offers good high-temperature oxidation resistance up to around 760 °C and is significantly lower in cost than austenitic grades due to its near-zero nickel content. It is magnetic and non-hardenable by heat treatment. Weldability is good with appropriate filler selection. Available as welded and woven mesh, wire diameters 0.8 mm to 5.0 mm.

Applications: Automotive exhaust systems, catalytic converter substrates, muffler internals, agricultural equipment guards, railway carriage interiors, general-purpose fencing, and mild-environment filtration.

 

10. Stainless Steel 410 Wire Mesh

Structure: Martensitic

Grade 410 is the basic martensitic stainless steel, combining 11.5–13.5% chromium with higher carbon to enable heat treatment to hardness levels well above those achievable in austenitic grades. In the annealed condition it is ductile and formable; in the hardened and tempered condition it delivers high tensile strength, wear resistance, and moderate corrosion resistance in mild environments. It is magnetic in all conditions. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm.

Applications: Pump and valve screening, coal and mineral processing sieves, pulp screens, abrasive environment filtration, grain storage fencing, cutlery manufacturing jigs, wear-resistant industrial guards, and high-strength sieving applications.

 

11. Stainless Steel 446 Wire Mesh

Structure: Ferritic

Grade 446 is a high-chromium (23–27%) ferritic stainless steel designed specifically for high-temperature oxidising and sulfidising atmospheres. Its high chromium content forms an exceptionally stable and adherent oxide scale, enabling continuous service up to approximately 1090 °C. It does not contain nickel, keeping costs well below austenitic heat-resistant grades while delivering comparable oxidation performance. It is magnetic and unsuitable for cryogenic or impact-critical service. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm.

Applications: Furnace heating element supports, kiln furniture screens, high-temperature thermocouple protection tubes, refractory anchors, burner flame shields, combustion chamber internals, and coal gasification plant components.

 

12. Stainless Steel 904L Wire Mesh

Structure: Super Austenitic

Grade 904L is a high-alloy, ultra-low-carbon super austenitic stainless steel with 19–23% chromium, 23–28% nickel, 4–5% molybdenum, and 1–2% copper. This composition delivers outstanding resistance to non-oxidising acids — particularly sulfuric acid across a wide concentration and temperature range — as well as phosphoric acid, acetic acid, and hot seawater. The ultra-low carbon eliminates sensitisation concerns even in heavy-section welded fabrications. It is non-magnetic and maintains excellent toughness at sub-zero temperatures. Available as woven and welded mesh, wire diameters 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm.

Applications: Sulfuric acid plant absorber screens, phosphoric acid process equipment, FGD desulfurisation internals, offshore oil and gas subsea screens, seawater desalination plant filters, pharmaceutical process vessels, and severe-service chemical filtration.

Size Charts

Woven Wire Mesh – Aperture & Wire Diameter Guide

Mesh Count (per inch)	Approximate Aperture (mm)	Wire Diameter (mm)	Open Area %	Standard Width
4 × 4	5.80	0.80 – 1.20	58 – 64	1 m / 1.22 m / 1.5 m
8 × 8	2.60	0.55 – 0.90	52 – 60	1 m / 1.22 m / 1.5 m
10 × 10	2.00	0.50 – 0.80	50 – 58	1 m / 1.22 m / 1.5 m
16 × 16	1.20	0.40 – 0.55	46 – 55	1 m / 1.22 m
20 × 20	0.90	0.35 – 0.55	44 – 53	1 m / 1.22 m
30 × 30	0.55	0.25 – 0.40	42 – 52	1 m / 1.22 m
40 × 40	0.40	0.22 – 0.35	40 – 50	1 m / 1.22 m
60 × 60	0.25	0.16 – 0.25	38 – 47	1 m
80 × 80	0.18	0.14 – 0.20	35 – 45	1 m
100 × 100	0.14	0.10 – 0.16	32 – 42	1 m
150 × 150	0.09	0.065 – 0.11	28 – 38	1 m
200 × 200	0.064	0.053 – 0.08	25 – 35	1 m
325 × 325	0.044	0.035 – 0.045	20 – 30	1 m
400 × 400	0.025	0.025 – 0.038	18 – 28	1 m

Welded Wire Mesh – Grid Size & Sheet / Roll Dimensions

 

Grid Size (mm × mm)	Wire Diameter (mm)	Sheet Size (m)	Roll Width (m)	Roll Length (m)
12.7 × 12.7	0.80 – 1.00	1.0 × 2.0	0.5 / 1.0 / 1.22	15 / 30
25 × 25	1.00 – 2.00	1.0 × 2.0	0.5 / 1.0 / 1.22 / 1.5	15 / 30
50 × 50	1.20 – 3.00	1.0 × 2.0 / 1.22 × 2.44	1.0 / 1.22 / 1.5	15 / 30
75 × 75	2.00 – 4.00	1.22 × 2.44	1.0 / 1.22 / 1.5	15 / 30
100 × 100	2.50 – 5.00	1.22 × 2.44	1.0 / 1.22 / 1.5	15 / 30
150 × 150	3.00 – 6.00	1.22 × 2.44	1.22 / 1.5	15

Hexagonal (Chicken) Wire Mesh

Aperture Size (mm)	Wire Gauge (SWG)	Wire Diameter (mm)	Roll Width (m)	Roll Length (m)
13	26 – 28	0.38 – 0.45	0.6 / 0.9 / 1.2	30 / 50
19	24 – 26	0.56 – 0.63	0.6 / 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5	30 / 50
25	22 – 24	0.71 – 0.90	0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8	30 / 50
38	20 – 22	0.90 – 1.20	0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8	30 / 50
50	18 – 20	1.20 – 1.60	0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8	30 / 50

Technical Details

Parameter	Details
Product Forms	Plain Weave, Twill Weave, Dutch Plain Weave, Dutch Twill Weave, Welded Mesh, Hexagonal Mesh, Netting, Fencing Mesh, Spring Steel Mesh
Available Grades	201/202, 304/304L/304H, 309/309S, 310/310H, 316/316Ti/316L, 317/317L, 321/321H, 347/347H, 409, 410, 446, 904L
Standards	ASTM A 164 / ASME SA 164; ASTM A 580; DIN EN ISO 9044; BS 1763; IS 1568
Wire Diameter Range	0.025 mm (ultrafine) to 6.0 mm (heavy welded)
Mesh Aperture Range	0.025 mm (400 mesh) to 100 mm (coarse welded)
Sheet Width	Up to 48 inches (1220 mm); custom widths available on request
Roll Length	Standard 15 m, 30 m, 50 m; custom cut lengths available
Surface Finish	Mill finish, bright annealed, passivated, electro-polished
Weave Tolerance	Aperture: ±5%; Wire diameter: ±3% (as per ISO 9044)
Tensile Strength (wire)	550 – 850 MPa depending on grade and wire diameter
Max Service Temp	760 °C (409); 870 °C (321); 980 °C (309); 1090 °C (446); 1100 °C (310/310H)
Packing	Rolls – polythene wrap + paper interleave; Sheets – wooden pallet with strapping; Export packing on request
MOQ	As per project requirement; stock items available ex-warehouse
Lead Time	Standard grades ex-stock; special grades and custom sizes 15–25 working days
Origin	India (Bangalore)

Applications of Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

The twelve-grade range of stainless steel wire mesh from Bombay Metal Corporation serves an extensive cross-section of industries and end-use environments:

Industry / Sector	Recommended Grade(s)	Typical Application
Food & Beverage	304L, 316L	Conveyor belts, sieves, strainers, hygiene screens, storage racks
Dairy & Pharmaceutical	316L, 316Ti	CIP-compatible mesh, sterile filter housings, aseptic process screens
Petrochemical & Refinery	347H, 321H, 310	High-temp furnace screens, catalytic reactor filters, process sieves
Power Generation	310H, 347H, 321H	Boiler screens, superheater supports, air preheater mesh
Chemical Processing	316L, 317L, 904L	Acid-resistant filter screens, scrubber packing, agitator baskets
Architecture & Interior	304, 201/202	Decorative infill panels, facades, balustrades, ceiling features
Water Treatment	316L, 304	Sand and media filters, screen chambers, intake strainers
Automotive	409, 410	Exhaust mesh, catalytic converter substrates, heat shields
Mining & Minerals	410, 316L	Vibrating screens, grizzly bars, slurry filtration, coal screens
Aerospace & Defence	321H, 347H	Engine exhaust screens, airframe filters, high-temp shielding
Agriculture	201/202, 304	Animal enclosures, crop protection nets, grain silo screens
Marine & Offshore	316L, 904L	Seawater intake screens, offshore platform grating, subsea filters
High-Temp Furnace	310H, 446, 309S	Radiant tube supports, kiln conveyor belts, annealing basket mesh
Pulp & Paper	316L, 317L	Bleaching plant screens, washing equipment, pulp sieve drums

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