2.72mm Hole 316 Stainless Steel Open Wire Mesh – 0.46mm Wire – 8 LPI

Description

Stainless Steel Open Wire Mesh

This open 316 grade stainless steel woven wire mesh features a coarse 8 holes per linear inch structure, providing excellent visibility, airflow, and drainage thanks to its high 73% open area. Manufactured using high-quality 316 stainless steel, it offers superior corrosion resistance, making it ideal for demanding environments such as marine, chemical, or food-grade applications.

The mesh is constructed using 0.46mm thick wire, offering a solid level of strength while maintaining flexibility. With 2.72mm square holes, this mesh is considered open and breathable, perfect for screening, guarding, drying racks, sieves, or enclosures where larger particles need to be contained while allowing maximum air or liquid flow.

Its high chromium and molybdenum content makes 316 stainless steel especially resistant to rust, pitting, and chemical damage. This makes the mesh suitable for long-term use in challenging environments without degrading in quality or appearance.

Despite its robustness, the mesh can still be cut to size with tin snips or strong kitchen scissors, making it accessible for both industrial users and practical DIY applications.

Wire Cloth Specification

The specifications of this woven wire mesh are as below:

• Mesh Count = 8 holes per linear inch. The amount of holes measured against a straight line inch
• Holes / Wires Per Square Inch = 64 holes per square inch. The amount of holes per linear inch squared
• Wire Thickness = 0.46mm. The thickness of each wire. The structure is thicker than this where two wires meet
• Hole Size / Aperture = 2.72mm. This is the square hole size from wire to wire
• Open Area % = 73%. The amount of the mesh that is open. The higher this number the more open a mesh is
• Cut With – We cut this mesh with tin snips or even scissors.

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We also offer a massive range of 304 stainless steel perforated metal sheet options from immediate stock. In order to produce stainless steel perforated metal sheet, flat sheet metal is punched with round or square holes. Perforated sheets are commonly often used in applications where the passing of air is required. Because the holes are punched, it is possible to have a far stronger finished metal product than it would be for the equivalent thickness in woven or welded mesh.

Why Choose The Mesh Company?

Our group have been in the mesh industry for over 150 years. We are one of the UK’s most trusted mesh suppliers because:

• Quality products: We offer high-quality products that are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. 
• Wide range of products: We are known for offering a wide range of products, including mesh, fencing, netting, and other related products. 
• Experienced staff: Our staff are knowledgeable, experienced, and can provide expert advice and assistance to customers. This can be especially helpful for customers who are unsure about which product to choose or who have specific requirements. We also regular write blogs and help guides to help explain what our materials can be used for. 
• Competitive prices: We are sure that our prices are always the lowest around. This makes us an attractive option for customers who are looking for a cost-effective solution.
• Customer service: The Mesh Company place a high priority on service and offer excellent support and assistance to our customers. This can help to ensure that you will have a positive experience when working with The Mesh Company.

What Other Woven Mesh Options Are Available?

The Mesh Company has an enormous range of woven wire mesh products.  We truly are an industry leader among suppliers of weld mesh and woven wire materials. With the capabilities we have in-house, we can provide virtually anything you require.

Copper, brass, black, and galvanised steel wire mesh materials are also available in large stock quantities at bargain prices. See our blog for specific information on all of our various material options.

FAQs For This Product

What Applications Is 8 Mesh 316 Stainless Steel Suitable For?

This coarse mesh is ideal for uses where airflow, drainage, or visibility is important — including drying racks, machine guards, ventilation panels, and marine filtration.

Can I Use This Mesh Outdoors or in Marine Environments?

Yes. 316 stainless steel is highly corrosion-resistant and is specifically designed for harsh environments, including coastal or saltwater exposure.

How Do I Cut This Stainless Steel Mesh to Size?

Despite its strength, the mesh can be cut using tin snips or heavy-duty kitchen scissors. Always wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges.

Check out our blog ‘everything that you need to know about woven filter mesh’ for more information on this product. Our goal for our blogs and help guides is to answer as many questions as possible to help to explain the possibilities of mesh to our customers. You may also be interested in our blog about hardware cloth. This article explains the term in great detail. 

Contact our team today if you have any questions at all. We are always really keen to help in any way that we can. 

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