Wire Mesh Material Selection Chart
A quick-reference chart matching common wire mesh materials to their typical environment and which JoyLink product lines actually supply them.
Material selection drives everything else in a wire mesh spec — cost, corrosion life, weldability, even which weave patterns are practical. This chart is a starting point for narrowing the field before getting into mesh count and wire diameter.
Material Selection Chart
General corrosion-resistance ranking is a widely established metallurgical baseline, not a JoyLink-specific claim — use it to shortlist a material family, then confirm the exact grade against your environment.
| Material | Corrosion Resistance | Typical Environment | Available In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-carbon / mild steel | Low (bare) | Indoor, dry, cost-sensitive | Wire Materials, Welded Wire Mesh, Crimped Wire Mesh |
| Galvanized steel (hot-dip / electro) | Moderate–good | Outdoor, humid, general fencing | Wire Materials, Welded Wire Mesh, Crimped Wire Mesh |
| Stainless steel 304 | Good | Food processing, general indoor/outdoor | Stainless Steel Wire Mesh, Crimped Wire Mesh, Perforated Metal Mesh |
| Stainless steel 316 / 316L | Very good (chlorides) | Marine, chemical, pharmaceutical | Stainless Steel Wire Mesh, Filter Screen / Cylinder, Crimped Wire Mesh |
| Stainless steel 904L | Excellent | Aggressive chemical filtration | Filter Screen / Cylinder |
| Aluminum | Good, lightweight | Weight-sensitive architectural/automotive | Perforated Metal Mesh, Knitted Wire Mesh |
| Copper & brass | Moderate, high conductivity | Decorative, EMI shielding | Perforated Metal Mesh, Crimped Wire Mesh, Knitted Wire Mesh |
| Titanium & nickel alloys | Excellent | Extreme chemical / high-temp duty | Perforated Metal Mesh, Knitted Wire Mesh |
| Monel | Excellent (acids) | Harsh chemical processing gaskets | Knitted Wire Mesh (Gas-Liquid Filter / Demister) |
| PVC / PE coated steel | Good (barrier, not sacrificial) | Decorative fencing, wet cyclical exposure | Wire Materials, Welded Wire Mesh |
How to Use This Chart
Start from your environment, not your budget: identify the corrosion exposure first (dry indoor, humid outdoor, chemical, marine), shortlist the materials that meet it, then compare cost and lead time within that shortlist rather than starting from the cheapest option and hoping it holds up.