Wire Materials: Type 304, Type 304 L, Type 316 and Type 316 L. Type 304 often refers to as "18-8" (18% chromium, 8% nickel). T-304 is the basic stainless alloy mostly commonly utilized for wire cloth weaving. It withstands outdoor exposure without rusting and resists oxidation at an elevated temperature up to 1400 Degrees Fahrenheit. Type 304 L is very similar to T-304, the difference being the reduced carbon content for better weaving and secondary welding characteristics.
Weaving Patterns:
Plain Weave
Twill Weave
Dutch Plain Weave
Dutch Twill Weave
Some Special Patterns
Chemical composition of stainless steel wire:
Grade Chemical Composition(%)
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo
304 =0.08 =1.00 =2.00 =0.045 =0.030 8.00~10.50 18.00~20.00 -
304H >0.08 =1.00 =2.00 =0.045 =0.030 8.00~10.50 18.00~20.00 -
304L =0.030 =1.00 =2.00 =0.045 =0.030 9.00~13.50 18.00~20.00 -
316 =0.045 =1.00 =2.00 =0.045 =0.030 10.00~14.00 10.00~18.00 2.00~3.00
316L =0.030 =1.00 =2.00 =0.045 =0.030 12.00~15.00 16.00~18.00 2.00~3.00
430 =0.12 =0.75 =1.00 =0.040 =0.030 =0.60 16.00~18.00 -
430A =0.06 =0.50 =0.50 =0.030 =0.50 =0.25 14.00~17.00 -