Type 304 Stainless Steel is an excellent basic Stainless and is often referred to as 18-8 stainless, meaning 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel. It is the most commonly used grade in wire cloth. It operates to approximately 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Wire Diameter
0.0065
Mesh Size
38x38
Opening Size
0.0198
Open Area
56.7%
Ships
Rolled Unless Specified At Checkout. Additional charges apply.
Alloy
304
Production Method
Woven
Metal Type
Stainless Steel
Shape
Wire Mesh/Hardware Cloth
Pattern
Plain Weave
Brand
Universal Wire Cloth Co.
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.108 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
8
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
85
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
35
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
92 max
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
195 max
Elongation % in 2 in.
55
Melting Point °F
2550 - 2651
Shear Strength KSI
56
Machinability %
40
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
2
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Chemistry Information : 304 Stainless Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.08  max
Cr
20
Fe
66.34 - 74
Ni
8 - 10.5
Mn
2  max
P
0.045  max
S
0.03  max
Si
1  max

This wire mesh has a wire diameter of 0.0065 inches with a mesh size of 38x38, providing an opening size of 0.0198 inches and an open area of 56.7%. It is available in various cut sizes up to a maximum width of 60 inches and a maximum length of 1200 inches.

Yes, the Type 304 stainless steel used in this woven wire mesh can operate at temperatures up to approximately 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for many high-temperature environments.

Yes, custom cut sizes are available and the mesh typically ships rolled unless otherwise specified at checkout. Additional charges may apply for custom cuts.

The 304 stainless steel wire mesh has a machinability rating of 40, an ultimate tensile strength of 85 ksi, and a yield tensile strength of 35 ksi, offering a good balance of strength and workability.

Yes, a Material Test Report (MTR) is available for this product, providing assurance of its material properties and compliance.

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