stainless steel food processing drying
stainless steel food processing drying

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Parent Code: SSWO

Food Processing & Drying Mesh

Stainless Steel Woven Wire Mesh is commonly used in the food industry for processing and drying, as it offers excellent durability and resistance to corrosion.

Food Processing & Drying Mesh with its hygienic and easy-to-clean properties make it safe and ideal for use with food  for human consumption.

Common Applications

Stainless steel woven mesh ensures the safe and efficient processing and drying of various food products, including:

  • Dehydration of fruits and vegetables
  • Baking and cooling racks
  • Meat and seafood smoking
  • Drying of pasta and grains

SSWM Stocked Food Processing & Drying Mesh Range

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

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Aperture

0.026 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 FOOD PROCESSING / DRYING

Parent CodeMeshSWGAperture mmWire Diameter mmApprox % OpenMicronTechnical Data SheetRequest a Quote
Cutting Please place your woven wire orders that require cutting by 11:00am for same day cut and pick up by 2:30pm
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
TESTING INFORMATION

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
  • Refer to Technical Data Sheets for Specific Testing. We also provide a Material Test Certificate (MTC) for all of our products, a quality assurance document stating chemical composition to give you the confidence that you are receiving a quality product.

Stainless Steel
Woven Mesh Calculations

  • Mesh Count            
  • Wire Diam mm            
  • Aperture mm
  • Open Area %
  • Weight Squ m
  • Micron (if Aperture =< 1)
Stainless steel food processing and drying mesh is a woven or fabricated wire mesh designed for drying, draining and handling food products. It provides airflow and hygiene while maintaining structural strength during processing.
Drying mesh is commonly used for dehydration, cooling, draining and conveying food products. Typical applications include drying fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods and processed ingredients.
Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, hygiene and durability, making it ideal for food environments. It is non-reactive, easy to clean and suitable for repeated wash-downs, supporting food safety requirements.
Food processing drying mesh is typically available in:
  • 304 stainless steel for general food applications
  • 316 stainless steel for higher corrosion resistance
Grade selection depends on the processing environment and cleaning requirements.
Mesh size should be selected based on product size, airflow requirements and support needs. Finer mesh provides better support for small products, while larger openings improve airflow and drying efficiency.
Key specifications include:
  • aperture (opening size)
  • wire diameter
  • mesh count
  • sheet or panel size
  • stainless steel grade
These factors influence airflow, strength and overall drying performance.
Yes. Stainless steel drying mesh performs well in elevated temperature environments, making it suitable for ovens, dehydrators and thermal processing systems. The maximum temperature depends on the grade and application conditions.
Yes. Stainless steel mesh is easy to clean and maintain, making it suitable for food processing environments. It can withstand regular wash-downs and cleaning processes required for hygiene compliance.
Drying mesh is used across a range of industries, including:
  • food and beverage processing
  • agriculture and produce handling
  • seafood and meat processing
  • commercial kitchens and manufacturing
  It is suitable for both industrial-scale and smaller processing operations.
SSWM stocks an extensive range of stainless steel mesh products, with drying mesh available for same day despatch.
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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