| Product Description For Stainless Steel Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Plain weave stainless steel wire mesh is one of the most widely used woven mesh products. It is woven with warp and weft wires passing over and under each other alternately, forming a uniform square opening. The structure is stable, the mesh opening is precise, and the open area is high, making it ideal for filtration, screening, protection and decoration.
 | Material | SUS/ AISI/ SS304,304L,316,316L |
| Mesh | 3-200mesh |
Wire Diameter
| 0.06mm-1.0mm
|
| Width | Common width of roll: 1m, 1.22m, 1.3m, 1.5m etc |
| Length | Common length of roll: 30m, 15m etc |
| Technical Advantages For Stainless Steel Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Uniform Square Aperture
Plain weave is the most fundamental and precise weaving method, where each warp wire passes alternately over and under each weft wire at $90^\circ$ angles. This symmetrical structure guarantees extremely consistent square openings across the entire mesh roll, minimizing aperture tolerance. Because the wire position is strictly locked in place, it provides predictable, accurate particle retention and high repeatability, making it the industry standard for precision particle classification, lab test sieves, and critical screening equipment.
High Open Area & Flow Rate
Compared to twill or twill-dutch weave, plain weave provides a significantly higher open area percentage for a given wire diameter. The straight-through, unobstructed geometry reduces fluid friction and dynamic drag to a minimum. This optimized cross-sectional flow rate ensures high processing throughput, minimal system pressure drop ($\Delta P$), and maximum energy efficiency—making it ideal for continuous liquid filtration, high-velocity gas purification, and rapid powder sifting.
Smooth Surface & Easy Backwashing
The simple 1:1 interlacing creates a flat, clean two-dimensional surface without deep undercuts, hidden crevices, or dead corners where contaminants can accumulate. Cake formation occurs primarily on the surface rather than inside the weave structure, allowing captured particles to be effortlessly discharged during automated backwashing, ultrasonic cleaning, or CIP (Clean-in-Place) cycles. This non-blinding characteristic drastically extends filter service life and reduces maintenance downtime in strict food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing.
| Mesh Examples For Stainless Steel Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Coarse Mesh（3-40 Mesh）
Medium Mesh（50-100 Mesh）
Fine Mesh（120-200 Mesh）
| Material Comparison For Stainless Steel Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Grade
| Corrosion Resistance | Application |
SS304
| Good | General filtration |
| SS304L | Better weldability | Processing industry |
| SS316 | Excellent | Chemical & Marine |
| SS316L | Best | Food & Pharmaceutical |
| Applications For Stainless Steel Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Plain weave stainless steel wire mesh is widely used in filtration, screening, protection and decoration, thanks to its uniform mesh openings, high open area and stable structure.
Filtration
Ideal for gas, liquid and oil filtration, filter elements and filter discs. Uniform mesh openings ensure stable filtration accuracy and consistent flow rate.
Window Screens
Widely used as insect screens for windows and doors. Corrosion-resistant, smooth surface and durable for long-term outdoor use.
Sieving & Screening
Used for test sieves, powder sieving and particle grading in food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Oil & Chemical Filtration
Used in hydraulic oil, fuel and chemical liquid filtration. Resistant to acid, alkali and high temperature.
Water Treatment
Used for water filtration, sewage treatment and seawater desalination, with high flow rate and efficient particle retention.
| Custom Secondary Fabrication Services
Beyond supplying standard raw mesh rolls, WEIYUE provides comprehensive value-added, secondary fabrication services. We transform raw plain weave mesh into high-precision, ready-to-install components tailored exactly to your engineering drawings and operational requirements. From prototype development to high-volume production, our advanced processing capabilities ensure tight tolerances, clean edges, and superior structural integrity.
Option A: Precision Cut-to-Size Services
High-precision laser cutting, CNC shearing, and slitting to convert standard mesh rolls into custom discs, strips, or complex flat geometries.
Clean & Burr-Free: Sealed edge quality prevents wire fraying and particle contamination.
Tight Tolerances: Dimensional accuracy up to $\pm 0.1\text{mm}$ for perfect system fit.
Option B: Framed & Edged Mesh Filters
Custom metal framing and elastomer edging to increase structural stability and ensure leak-proof sealing.
Protective Edging: Stainless steel (304/316), aluminum channels, or rubber/PTFE gaskets.
Safe Handling: Eliminates sharp wire edges for easier and safer equipment installation.
Option C: Precision Welding & Mesh Tubes
Advanced resistance, spot, and TIG welding to fabricate sturdy mesh cylinders, filter strainers, and baskets.
Strong Joints: Seamless longitudinal welds with zero wire distortion under dynamic pressure.
Custom Assemblies: Optional perforated metal cores, end caps, and mounting flanges.
