Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel

A higher grade of Welded Stainless Steel, Type 316 has an addition of at least 2% Molybdenum which adds increased corrosion resistance in salt water and chlorine. Also, it can withstand higher temperatures compared to Type 304. Type 316 Woven Stainless Steel options are also available.

See our Wire Cloth inventory below. Additional Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh specifications are available upon request including larger openings.

Questions? Call 215-736-8981 and we can help your select the right material and specifications for your project.

Chemical Composition

Element & AbbreviationCarbon (C)Silicon (Si)Manganese (Mn)Phosphorus (P)Sulphur (S)Nickel (Ni)Chromium (Cr)Molybdenum (Mo)
Maximum Content Percentage %0.08120.0450.0310.00 – 14.0016.00 – 18.002.00 – 3.00

Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel

Material Count Wire Diameter Wire / mm Opening Opg / mm Micron Open area % Lbs/sq ft
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 1″ Centers .063″ 1.6 .937″ 23.7998 23799.8 87.80% 0.263
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 1″ Centers .080″ 2.032 .920″ 23.368 23368 84.60% 0.414
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 2X2 .047″ 1.193 .453″ 11.5062 11506.2 82.10% 0.283
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 2X2 .063″ 1.6 .437″ 11.0998 11099.8 76.40% 0.515
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 3X3 .047″ 1.193 .286″ 7.2644 7264.4 73.60% 0.434
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 4X4 .028″ 0.711 .222″ 5.6388 5638.8 78.90% 0.202
type-316-welded-stainless-steel Type 316 Welded Stainless Steel 4X4 .032″ 0.812 .218″ 5.5372 5537.2 76.00% 0.263
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