How Versatile is Stainless Steel Welded Mesh?

What is Welded Mesh?

Stainless Steel Wire & Mesh (SSWM) are Australia’s largest stockist of stainless steel wire and mesh. SSWM stocks two forms of welded mesh:

  • Stainless Steel Welded Panels
  • Stainless Steel Welded Rolls

They are manufactured by longitudinal and transverse wires being resistant welded together. As the wires are welded at each intersection, it gives the mesh additional strength and improves the capability of maintaining its integrity under stress.

What are the benefits of stainless steel welded mesh?

Stainless steel welded mesh plays a key role in modern day society, with endless applications. It is incredibly durable and non-corrosive, providing long-term performance with minimal maintenance.

 

 

 

Benefits include:

  • Corrosion resistant
  • Strength
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Low life cycle costing
  • Endless recyclability
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Hygienic properties

 

Welded Panels Vs Welded Rolls?

The main difference between welded panels and welded rolls is the size of the wire diameter. Welded panels have a larger diameter and are therefore more suitable for projects that require more strength. Welded rolls have a smaller wire diameter and would be more suitable for projects that require more flexibility of the welded mesh.

 

To select the most appropriate product for your project, it is important to know and understand your application and environment. The product that best meets your needs, is determined by its mechanical and chemical properties and finishes.


Welded panel samples (larger wire diameter and mesh) vs Welded roll samples

 

Stainless Steel Welded Panels:

SSWM stock an extensive range of welded mesh panels, with a width of 1200mm and a length of 2400mm. The welded panels have the edges trimmed (flush).

Common applications:

Stocked Product Specifications ready for same day despatch:
Mesh                           25mm to 200mm
Wire Diam                2.5mm to 8mm
Grade                         304 & 316
Length x Width       2400mm x 1200mm
Finish                          Mill (also known as off the machine)

 

Stainless Steel Welded Rolls:

SSWM also stock an extensive range of welded mesh rolls, with various widths and a length of 30m. The wire diameter starts at 0.8mm to 2.5mm and the mesh from 6.35mm to 50.8mm.

Common applications:

Stocked Product Specifications ready for same day despatch:

Mesh                           6.35mm to 50.8mm
Wire Diam                0.8mm to 2.5mm
Grade                         304 & 316
Length x Width       30 metre rolls
Finish                          Mill (also known as off the machine)

 

 

What is stainless steel?

Stainless steel is classified by its crystalline structure in three categories: austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic. Austenitic stainless steel has nickel added so the crystalline structure changes to austenite. The basic composition of austenitic stainless steel is 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Grades 304 & 316 are both austenitic stainless steels and are stocked at SSWM.

 

What is the difference between Grades 304 & 316?

Grade 316 has a higher resistance to corrosion and sea water due to the addition of molybdenum to its chemical composition. Grade 304 has a chemical composition of 18-20% Chromium and 8-10.5% Nickel and Grade 316 has a chemical composition of 16-18% Chromium, 10-14% Nickel and 2-3% Molybdenum. Grade 304 has a higher melting point and can withstand higher temperatures than Grade 316.

 

Technical Information to make selection and specification easy:
Our clear and easy to follow technical information will assist you as follows:

Stock guide
SSWM have developed a product selection guide to assist you with selecting the most appropriate welded mesh for your application. It is a great visual resource.

 

Technical Data Sheets
Contains all the information you require for specifying and ordering.

 

 

 

How have we adapted during COVID?
Whilst showroom visits have been more challenging or not possible with COVID we have adapted and created some great videos!

  • Video – Please watch and enjoy further information about our stainless steel products.

  • Samples – We can mail our 10 x 10cm samples in replacement of showroom visits.

Care
Further information regarding cleaning, care & maintenance is available on our CARE page.

Extensive Stock Holding & Same Day Despatch
We are Australia’s largest stockist of stainless steel wire & mesh. We offer same day despatch (when your order is received by 9am).

We look forward to hearing from you and supplying your stainless steel welded panel & roll requirements.

 

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