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ASTM E2016 Standard for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
The primary North American and international benchmark for wire cloth manufacture, dimensional tolerances, and quality inspection. MutualFilter engineers and manufactures every weave to meet or exceed ASTM E2016 guidelines.
Key Standard Components
Compliance Ref: MF-ASTM-2016
Custom Weave Verification
MutualFilter supplies certified inspection records and millimeter/micron test reports aligned with ASTM E2016 tolerances.
ASTM E2016 Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
ASTM E2016 sets the definitive industrial benchmark for square opening and Dutch weave stainless steel wire cloth. It regulates dimensional tolerances, raw alloy requirements, defect classifications, and verification protocols for demanding industrial filtration.
Governs allowable deviations in mesh count per linear inch, individual aperture opening uniformity, and nominal wire diameters.
Strictly sets limits on allowable major and minor visual defects including smash, streaks, holes, drop wires, and loose picks per 100 sq ft.
Requires documented chemical composition and tensile testing of wire filaments conforming to ASTM A580 (SS 304, 316, 316L, 904L).
Defines standards for camber, curled edges, edge bow, and diagonal squareness to guarantee seamless OEM fabrication.
Technical Criteria & Quality Acceptance Limits
Explore dimensional boundaries, defect classes, and verification procedures.
| Mesh Count Category | Average Aperture Tolerance | Wire Diameter Deviation | Typical Process Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 20 Mesh | ± 3.0% | ± 0.012 mm (±0.0005 in) | General Industrial Screening |
| 24 to 120 Mesh | ± 4.5% | ± 0.008 mm (±0.0003 in) | Chemical & Fluid Filtration |
| 140 to 400 Mesh | ± 6.0% | ± 0.005 mm (±0.0002 in) | Hydraulic Fluid & Fuel Mesh |
| Dutch Weaves (Twilled/Plain) | Per ISO/ASTM Bubble Point | ± 0.003 mm (±0.0001 in) | High Differential Pressure Filter Elements |
Tolerances measured in accordance with Section 7 of ASTM E2016-20 using precision optical projectors and calibrated micrometers under standardized 20°C ambient testing conditions.
ASTM E2016 Inspection & Compliance Workflow
MutualFilter conducts a 4-tier inspection regime across every production lot to guarantee complete compliance with ASTM E2016 and ISO 9044 requirements before roll release or custom disc conversion.
Every batch ships with comprehensive dimensional certificates, alloy heat numbers, and ASTM compliance documentation for your QA records.
Need Custom Tolerances or ASTM Certification Records?
Our engineering team assists with ASTM E2016 specification validation, aperture micron conversion, and lot-specific test certificates for OEM projects.
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