What are stainless steel mesh’s main industrial uses?

Stainless Steel Filter Mesh is typically used to separate one material from another. The small particles fall through the holes while the large material stays on top of the mesh. Mesh can be used to separate solids from solids and also separate solids from liquids and gases. At SSWM, we supply woven mesh that can be used in four main separation processes: Ultrafine Filtration – used for “purification” processes such as separating solids from the following streams: air, water and lubrication oils. Filtration – used for separation of solids from liquids. Sieving – used to separate solids from smaller size fractions from larger ones. Screening – Used to separate coarse solids.

What is the difference between Woven Mesh Filters and Welded Mesh Filters?

Woven and welded meshes are used in very different applications and their uses are a function of their physical properties. Woven Mesh is typically used in applications where there are dynamic loads, smaller apertures and thinner wires. These loads are generated by the separation process where materials are passed through the mesh and the large products are separated from the smaller particles or the medium. Welded Mesh is typically used in applications where there are static loads, larger apertures, and larger wires. Because the wire rods are welded, they are best suited for these static loads. (In dynamic situations these welds may break resulting in larger apertures).

What is Filtration Mesh used for?

Filtration mesh is typically a woven mesh that is primarily used in the food & beverage and the chemical processing Industries. Filtration mesh is used differently for different industries: Food & Beverage, it is used as part of the quality process of products. Ensuring the product is free from lumps or particulates will present a consistent product that reflects quality. Chemical Processes, it is used as part of the chemical reaction / extraction process. It is used to deliver efficiency in production where products must be separated from different streams.

What are the specifications for Stainless Steel Mesh Filters?

Filtration Mesh specifications are quite broad and depend on the application. In general, the users of filtration mesh need to consider the following: The aperture of the mesh and the ability to recover the target particle size The wire diameter of the mesh to ensure it is strong enough to capture the products. The open area of the stainless steel mesh filter to ensure the flowrate through the mesh is considered (Pressure drop etc) The type of weave to ensure fewer blockages The material the mesh is made from to ensure it doesn’t contaminate the products at different operating conditions The durability of the Mesh and how it is washed, cleaned and handled We classify our Filtration Mesh as having an aperture greater than 0.10mm and less than 1.50mm.

What are the different types of Woven Mesh used in industrial filtration processes?

Filtration Mesh has been developed over 100 years and there are different stainless steel mesh filters available for your application. The following are commonly used meshes: Plain Mesh: wires pass alternatively over and under both ways Bolting Cloth: targets a larger open area by using a smaller wire diameter Hollander Mesh: uses two different size wires

Why does the filtration industry use different grades of Stainless Steel?

Different stainless steel mesh filter applications have different requirements. The following are examples how the different application will determine the most appropriate grade to use: For industries that are filtrating above 30 degree C with a highly chlorinated environments (desalination process) then a Duplex grade stainless steel like 2507 may be selected as it has excellent corrosion resistance in this application. For industries that are operating above 10 degrees C with a mild chlorine environment (eg, water treatment plant) then an austenitic grade stainless steel like 316 may be selected. For the food industry that operates above 10 degrees C with a low chlorine environment than an austenitic grade stainless steel like 304 may be selected.

If the mesh is simply Stainless Steel Woven Mesh, how does it keep its aperture over time?

While the mesh is simply woven, there are techniques that are used in the manufacturing to ensure the quality of the weave. Plain Weave (PW) – Wires pass over & under single (1) alternative wires to make a simple square grid pattern Twill Weave (TW) – Wires pass over & under two (2) alternative wires to make a denser mesh Inter Crimp (IC) – Wires are crimped to create a grip between the cross wires (multiple crimp) Lock Crimp (LC) – Wires are crimpled at each intersection with a single crimp Using different techniques can improve some of the physical properties of the mesh like rigidity.

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Filtration Mesh

Stainless Steel Woven Wire Mesh used for a wide range of filters.

Stainless steel mesh filters are designed for high-efficiency filtration and separation in various industrial applications. This durable and corrosion-resistant mesh ensures reliable performance even in the most demanding environments.

Common Applications

Food and beverage production
Water and wastewater treatment
Chemical and petrochemical processing
Pharmaceutical and medical filtration

SSWM Stocked Filtration Mesh Range

We stock over 350 stainless steel woven mesh specifications in grade 304 and 316. Available in 30m, 10m, 5m & 2m rolls in varying widths.

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Same Day Despatch

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Aperture

0.026mm to 35mm

Wire Diameter

0.025mm to 4.00mm

Grade

304 & 316

Length x Width

2m Rolls / Sheets x 1245mm width

10m length x 1550mm width rolls

30m length x 1245mm, 1550mm and 1830mm width rolls

Condition

Mill also known as off the machine

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Stainless Steel FILTRATION MESH

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Cutting Please place your woven wire orders that require cutting by 11:00am for same day cut and pick up by 2:30pm.

Mesh is Tested / Manufactured to:

	ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) ✔ ASTM E2016-15 ‘Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth’ Manufactured to
	Technical Data Sheets ✔ Refer to SSWM Technical Data Sheets for further Standards / Testing information and which of the above are relevant to the mesh that you have selected

Stainless Steel
Woven Mesh Calculations

Mesh Count
Wire Diam mm

Aperture mm
Open Area %
Weight Squ m
Micron (if Aperture =< 1)

Stainless Steel Filter Mesh is typically used to separate one material from another. The small particles fall through the holes while the large material stays on top of the mesh. Mesh can be used to separate solids from solids and also separate solids from liquids and gases. At SSWM, we supply woven mesh that can be used in four main separation processes:

Ultrafine Filtration – used for “purification” processes such as separating solids from the following streams: air, water and lubrication oils.
Filtration – used for separation of solids from liquids.
Sieving – used to separate solids from smaller size fractions from larger ones.
Screening – Used to separate coarse solids.

Woven and welded meshes are used in very different applications and their uses are a function of their physical properties.

Woven Mesh is typically used in applications where there are dynamic loads, smaller apertures and thinner wires. These loads are generated by the separation process where materials are passed through the mesh and the large products are separated from the smaller particles or the medium.
Welded Mesh is typically used in applications where there are static loads, larger apertures, and larger wires. Because the wire rods are welded, they are best suited for these static loads. (In dynamic situations these welds may break resulting in larger apertures).

Filtration mesh is typically a woven mesh that is primarily used in the food & beverage and the chemical processing Industries. Filtration mesh is used differently for different industries:

Food & Beverage, it is used as part of the quality process of products. Ensuring the product is free from lumps or particulates will present a consistent product that reflects quality.
Chemical Processes, it is used as part of the chemical reaction / extraction process. It is used to deliver efficiency in production where products must be separated from different streams.

Filtration Mesh specifications are quite broad and depend on the application. In general, the users of filtration mesh need to consider the following:

The aperture of the mesh and the ability to recover the target particle size
The wire diameter of the mesh to ensure it is strong enough to capture the products.
The open area of the stainless steel mesh filter to ensure the flowrate through the mesh is considered (Pressure drop etc)
The type of weave to ensure fewer blockages
The material the mesh is made from to ensure it doesn’t contaminate the products at different operating conditions
The durability of the Mesh and how it is washed, cleaned and handled

We classify our Filtration Mesh as having an aperture greater than 0.10mm and less than 1.50mm.

Filtration Mesh has been developed over 100 years and there are different stainless steel mesh filters available for your application. The following are commonly used meshes:

Plain Mesh: wires pass alternatively over and under both ways
Bolting Cloth: targets a larger open area by using a smaller wire diameter
Hollander Mesh: uses two different size wires

Filtration Mesh is typically installed within a frame inside a machine. These machines have been designed to handle different flowrates and particle sizes. SSWM supplies Woven Mesh in a variety of different widths to meet filtration processes from 1245 mm to 2000mm.

Stainless Steel as a material has several important properties that make it ideal for filtration. As filtration is used in industries where quality is important and no contamination is essential For that reason, Stainless Steel is used because it provides:

Corrosion Resistance
High Tensile Strength
Easy Cleanability

Different stainless steel mesh filter applications have different requirements. The following are examples how the different application will determine the most appropriate grade to use:

For industries that are filtrating above 30 degree C with a highly chlorinated environments (desalination process) then a Duplex grade stainless steel like 2507 may be selected as it has excellent corrosion resistance in this application.
For industries that are operating above 10 degrees C with a mild chlorine environment (eg, water treatment plant) then an austenitic grade stainless steel like 316 may be selected.
For the food industry that operates above 10 degrees C with a low chlorine environment than an austenitic grade stainless steel like 304 may be selected.

While the mesh is simply woven, there are techniques that are used in the manufacturing to ensure the quality of the weave.

Plain Weave (PW) – Wires pass over & under single (1) alternative wires to make a simple square grid pattern
Twill Weave (TW) – Wires pass over & under two (2) alternative wires to make a denser mesh
Inter Crimp (IC) – Wires are crimped to create a grip between the cross wires (multiple crimp)
Lock Crimp (LC) – Wires are crimpled at each intersection with a single crimp

Using different techniques can improve some of the physical properties of the mesh like rigidity.

At SSWM we supply a variety of different grades of stainless steel mesh filters. We stock the most common commercial grades of stainless steel (grades 304 and 316) and are able to order filtration mesh in 2205 and 2507 grades. If you are working on a desalination plant, power station or an offshore structure and need a specialist grade of Stainless steel then call us on 1300 304 316 to discuss your filtration needs.

We have a datasheet for each product item, these include a to-scale image, specifications, dimensions and weights. These are found on the website in the far right column of the product tables. We also include a link to the relevant datasheet in all quotes, proformas and invoices.

WELDED MESH

5 lineal metres and increments of 5 lineal metres

WOVEN MESH

1245mm wide – 2 lineal metres and increments of 1 lineal metre 1550mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres 1830mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres

If we receive your order before 9am, it will be dispatched on same day.

Absolutely, we welcome you to use your own freight company.

We accept payment via PayPal or direct deposit EFT. We have a strict policy of not taking credit card details over the phone

No. We only cut across the width of the roll once. To enable speed to market, we have all specifications in pre-cut 2 m rolls in 1245mm wide and 10m rolls in widths above 1550mm, which are ready to be dispatched upon order.

Please place your woven wire orders that require cutting by 11am for same day cut and pickup by 2.30pm

Please do, to enable us to assist you with your enquiry and requirements without distractions.

Our opening hours are 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Our stocked size for stainless steel welded panels is 1200 x 2400mm However, for large volumes, panels can be custom-made

On a double skid for interstate and country deliveries, no double skid is usually required for local deliveries or local pickups.

Yes, please either send or bring your mesh in for identification. If emailing a photo, please ensure it is against a ruler, so we can identify the mesh count and wire diameter.

Yes, as our name suggests, we sell only Stainless Steel Wire & Mesh.

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Why Choose SSWM

Same Day Despatch

Quality assured & tested

Australia's largest stockist of stainless steel wire & mesh

Design & install considerations

Low maintenance material

COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT CONSULTATION

Speak with a product expert regarding your project

SAME DAY DESPATCH when your order is receivedby 9am for Australia wide delivery

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TRUSTED BY 1000+ BUSINESSES AROUND AUSTRALIA

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