Architectural Wire Mesh and Wire Cloth
Wire mesh or Wire Cloth is frequently chosen by Architects to incorporate into their designs, which serve multiple purposes.
Custom woven mesh specifications, as well as standard wire cloth stock materials, have been selected by various Architectural Firms and used in projects as decor, or to serve a specific function or purpose, or all combined.
From safety to functionality to esthetic values, Steellong Wire Cloth has produced and supplied Wire Mesh to suite all of these applications.
Wire Mesh is extremely versatile as the crimp style, wire thickness, opening sizes and a variety of metals can be selected to create a custom product tailored to the Architects need.
Architects have realized that Wire Mesh or Wire Cloth does not always have an "industrial" look. It can be manufactured and used in various interior applications to create design concepts which are visually appealing and compliment their surroundings. These custom Architectural applications not only enhance the look, but can add increased value to the design.
There are limitless uses for Wire Mesh or Wire Cloth as we continue to experience when working with Architectural Designers. Allow us an opportunity to work together with you to provide a quality product for your project.
Material for weaving stainless steel wire mesh ( wire cloth ) is divided into Type 304, Type 304 L, Type 316 and Type 316 L.
Type 304
Often referred to as "18-8" ( 18% chromium, 8% nickel ) T-304 is the basic stainless alloy most commonly utilized for wire cloth weaving. It withstands outdoor exposure without rusting and resists oxidation at an elevated temperature up to 1400 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Stainless steel mesh is the most popular woven screen in the industrial world. It is known for its corrosion resistance and strength.
Type 304 L
Type 304 L is very similar to T-304, the difference being the reduced carbon content for better weaving and secondary welding characteristics.
Type 316
Stabilized by the addition of 2% molydbenum, T-316 is an "18-8" alloy. Type 316 has better resistance to pitting corrosion than the other chromium-nickel stainless steels where brines, sulphur-bearing water or halogen salts, such as chlorides are present. A valuable property of T-316 is high creep strength at elevated temperatures. Other mechanical properties and fabricating characteristics are similar to T-304.
Type 316 L
Type 316 L is very similar to T-316, the difference being the reduced carbon content for better wire cloth weaving and secondary welding characteristics.