Plain Weave Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
The standard industrial wire cloth configuration featuring an alternating over-one, under-one wire pattern. Delivers uniform square apertures, stable geometric flow channels, and consistent particulate retention across 2 to 635 mesh counts.
Rigid Geometry
Stable wire lock
Cleanability
Direct flow through
Calibration
Certified particle cut
Precision Square & Plain Weave Specifications
Engineered over-one-under-one wire mesh construction for critical fluid straining, particulate classification, and high-pressure industrial separation systems.
Symmetrical Aperture Structure
In standard plain weave, every warp wire passes alternately over and under consecutive weft (shute) wires at true 90-degree intersections, ensuring identical pore size in orthogonal planes.
Standard Industrial Plain Weave Range
Certified dimensional ranges per ASTM E2016 and DIN ISO 9044 industrial tolerances.
| Mesh Count (per inch) | Aperture (w) | Wire Dia. (d) | Open Area (Ao) | Standard Alloys | Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 1 to 10 × 10 | 20.00 – 1.80 mm | 2.00 – 0.70 mm | 64.0% – 78.4% | 304, 316L | ASTM E2016 |
| 20 × 20 to 50 × 50 | 1.02 – 0.28 mm | 0.45 – 0.22 mm | 46.2% – 58.0% | 304, 316L, 904L | DIN ISO 9044 |
| 60 × 60 to 120 × 120 | 0.25 – 0.125 mm | 0.18 – 0.08 mm | 36.0% – 44.5% | 304, 316L, Alloy 20 | DIN ISO 9044 |
| 150 × 150 to 250 × 250 | 0.104 – 0.061 mm | 0.065 – 0.040 mm | 30.5% – 38.0% | 316L, 904L, Hastelloy | ASTM E2016 |
| 325 × 325 to 500 × 500 | 0.043 – 0.025 mm | 0.035 – 0.025 mm | 26.0% – 32.5% | 316L, 904L, Alloy 20 | ISO 9044 Cl. 1 |
| 635 × 635 (Ultra-Fine) | 0.020 mm (20 µm) | 0.018 mm (18 µm) | 22.5% | 316L, 904L | ISO 9044 Cl. 1 |
Target Applications for Plain Weave Mesh
Precision-drawn warp and weft wires in 1:1 square aperture patterns yield uniform laminar flow, predictable micron cutoffs, and rugged structural stability.
Comparing Plain Weave with Heavy Duty Weaving Styles
Plain Weave provides the highest direct flow rate and open area for square meshes up to 635 count. When dealing with heavier wire gauges or microscopic sub-micron filtration thresholds, alternative weave structures offer specialized mechanical and hydrodynamic benefits:
2×2 wire crossover allowing heavier wire diameters at higher mesh counts for enhanced abrasive resistance.
Twilled Weave Specs & ChartsHigh-density warp/weft compaction delivering zero line-of-sight tortuous paths down to 1–2 micron absolute rating.
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