Stainless Steel Hex Meshes are useful outdoors and in industrial environments, marine applications, insulation and refractory materials support on boilers, pipes and refinery vessels. They may be used to form corrosion resistant light animal barriers and small scale rock basket (gabions) Popular names include boiler mesh, stainless chicken wire. Special widths, lengths and Type 316 and monel hex meshes are available only with a 25 roll minimum order.
A few things about stainless steel hex mesh.
OVERVIEW
Stainless steel hex mesh is also known as stainless chicken wire or refractory netting. It forms easily into 3 dimensional shapes and will not un-ravel when cut. Our stainless mesh is used in refineries and steam plants to contain insulation a refractory materials.We supply these meshes in type 304 from our stock and can supply type 316, T347, and monel hexagonal hex mesh on special order.
A note about roll width changes, if a roll is stored standing up it will collapse slightly under its own weight and perhaps change from 48" to 47 inches or so. It may be stretched back to its original width during installation.
Of course stainless is known for its corrosion resistance and strength. Stainless steel wire mesh contains chromium and nickel in addition to steel. It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition. After stainless steel wire mesh has been woven, it may become slightly magnetic due to cold working. The two basic metal types: Alloy Type 304 and Type 316
- T304 is the basic stainless alloy, and unless otherwise specified it is assumed that this type is acceptable. Also called 18-8 due to 18% chromium and 8% nickel. T304 melts at 2600 degrees F (1430 C) but its maximum recommended temperature for continuous service is 1450 degrees F. (790 C) and is useful for intermediate service up to 1650 degrees F (900 C). Its' uses include: sorting and screening of abrasives, liquids, powders and other solids. It is the less expensive alloy but not as corrosion resistant as T316. It is the stronger of the two types.
- Type 316 is a special stainless alloy due to the addition of 2% molybdenum. This increases its resistance to corrosion by salts, acids and seawater. Also called 18-10 due to 18% chromium and 10% nickel. T316 melts at 2500 degrees F (1375 C) but its maximum recommended temperature for continuous service is 1500 degrees F. (815 C) and is useful for intermediate service up to 1650 degrees F (900 C). ---+++ Stainless Steel Hexagonal (chicken wire ) Hex Wire Mesh - Examples of Uses
