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
0.035
Mesh Size
8x8
Opening Size
0.09
Open Area
51.80%
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
Ships
3 Business Days
Brand
Universal Wire Cloth Co.
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.657 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 is made from Type 304 stainless steel, known as 18-8 stainless with 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel. It features a wire diameter of 0.035 inches, an 8x8 mesh size, and an open area of 51.8%. The woven plain weave pattern offers excellent durability and corrosion resistance, suitable for applications up to approximately 1500°F.

Yes, custom cuts are available from the warehouse with additional charges. The mesh typically ships rolled unless otherwise specified at checkout, and cut sizes can be selected within the maximum width of 60 inches and length up to 1200 inches.

Yes, a material test report (MTR) is available for this product, providing assurance of the material's chemical and mechanical properties.

This product ships within 3 business days, ensuring prompt delivery for your project needs.

This product is not DFARS compliant and is not classified as domestic material, so it may not meet certain government sourcing requirements.

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