Stainless steel wire mesh is made by welding or weaving these wires in a hexagonal pattern to create the mesh of desired dimensions. One of the most commonly used wire meshes, stainless steel exhibits unique properties such as corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, malleability and the ability to resist high temperatures and pressures. Due to these reasons, this wire mesh is extensively used in the following industries.

4 industrial uses of stainless steel wire mesh.

Food Processing

Robust metal wire baskets are a staple of the food processing industry. Primarily used for storage, their importance in this field can’t be understated. The majority of these wire baskets are made using stainless steel wire meshes. These materials are also used to create deep-frying baskets and barbeque grills. 

Oil Refineries

Conditions in an oil refinery are quite harsh, especially when it comes to crude oil. Exposed to high temperature and pressure, most metals will corrode under these conditions. However, due to the stainless steel wire mesh’s non-corrosive and temperature resistant properties, they are extensively used in this field for oil filtration. Moreover, the wire mesh also finds use in storage cabinets.

Construction

It is a well-known fact that steel wire mesh is used to reinforce concrete in the construction business. Whether is the construction of a house or other public infrastructure, stainless steel wire mesh is an important ingredient. Some of the most common applications include infill panels for indoor usage, the creation of enclosures for safety purposes, maintenance of highways and bridges, and reinforcing temporary rock walls during construction. 

Agriculture

Chicken wire, an iteration of the stainless steel wire mesh is a prerequisite for most agricultural applications. While its use as a boundary/barrier for a chicken coop remains its primary purpose, the wire mesh also finds use in compost bins, as a support structure for plants, as a filtration device for segregating soil and grain, as a pest control barrier and more.