Product Specification

316 316L Stainless Steel Spring Wire for Wire Mesh

Product Introduction

TOPONE 316/316L stainless steel spring wire is designed for spring manufacturing, wire bending and woven wire mesh applications where stainless steel material and controlled wire specifications are required.

The wire is available in AISI 316 and 316L stainless steel, with diameters from 0.15–12 mm. Bright and soap-coated surface options can be selected according to the forming process and final application.

The wire can be supplied in coil form for downstream processing, including spring coiling, wire bending, fencing and wire mesh weaving.

For applications involving repeated forming or spring loading, wire diameter, material condition, surface treatment and mechanical requirements should be specified together rather than selecting the wire only by grade.

Product Specifications

316 and 316L Grade Selection

316 Stainless Steel Spring Wire

AISI 316 can be considered for spring and wire-forming applications where corrosion exposure is an important material-selection factor.

The actual grade should be selected according to moisture, salt exposure, chemical environment, temperature and other service conditions.

316L Stainless Steel Spring Wire

316L is the low-carbon version of 316 stainless steel. It can be considered where the application or subsequent fabrication process has specific requirements related to low-carbon stainless steel.

The final grade should be confirmed according to the applicable material standard and manufacturing process.

Applications

Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

The wire can be used for woven stainless steel wire mesh where the required wire diameter, mesh opening and forming characteristics need to be defined together.

For mesh production, the final specification normally includes:

• Wire diameter

• Mesh opening

• Weave type

• Mesh width

• Material grade

• Surface condition

• Required mechanical condition

Spring Manufacturing

316/316L wire can be processed into compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs and other stainless steel spring components.

Spring design should consider wire diameter, coil diameter, working stroke, spring force and operating environment.

Wire Bending

The wire can be used for formed wire components involving bending, loops, hooks and other geometries.

The forming method and required mechanical condition should be confirmed before production.

Fencing Applications

316/316L stainless steel wire can be considered for fencing applications where the material needs to withstand moisture or other environmental exposure.

The appropriate wire diameter and mechanical condition depend on the fence structure and installation requirements.

Product Advantages

316 / 316L Stainless Steel Options

Both 316 and 316L grades are available, allowing the material specification to be selected according to the application environment and fabrication requirements.

0.15–12 mm Diameter Range

The 0.15–12 mm diameter range covers fine-wire, spring and larger wire-forming applications.

For wire mesh, the diameter should be selected together with mesh opening and weave structure. For springs, wire diameter should be evaluated together with spring geometry and required load.

Bright and Soap-Coated Surfaces

Bright and soap-coated surface options can be specified according to the downstream process.

Bright wire can be considered where the visible wire surface is important, while soap coating can be considered where lubrication during forming or coiling is required.

Cold Drawn Processing

Cold drawing provides a controlled process for reducing wire diameter and obtaining the required dimensional and mechanical condition.

The final mechanical requirements should be defined by the applicable standard or customer specification.

Multiple Application Options

The same wire category can be processed into different products, including spring components, woven mesh and formed wire parts, depending on diameter and processing requirements.

How to Select Stainless Steel Wire for Wire Mesh

1. Confirm Material Grade

Specify 316 or 316L according to the application environment and applicable standard.

2. Confirm Wire Diameter

Select the required diameter within the 0.15–12 mm range.

3. Define Mesh Opening

For woven mesh, wire diameter and mesh opening should be specified together because they directly determine the finished mesh structure.

4. Confirm Weave Type

Specify plain weave, twill weave, Dutch weave or another required structure where applicable.

5. Confirm Surface Condition

Bright or soap-coated wire can be selected according to the weaving process and final application.

How to Select Wire for Spring Applications

Spring wire selection requires more than specifying the stainless steel grade.

Important parameters may include:

• Wire diameter

• Tensile strength

• Spring type

• Mean coil diameter

• Free length

• Number of active coils

• Working stroke

• Required spring force

• Operating temperature

• Corrosion exposure

For customized spring production, a drawing or spring specification should be provided where available.

Quality and Specification Control

For stainless steel spring and mesh wire, material grade alone does not define the finished product requirements.

A complete specification should normally include:

Grade + diameter + surface + mechanical condition + applicable standard + application + packaging.

For woven mesh, mesh opening and weave structure should also be defined.

For spring applications, spring geometry and required mechanical properties should be confirmed before production.

Material test reports and other quality documentation can be provided according to the agreed product specification.

FAQ

What grades are available?

The product is available in 316 and 316L stainless steel.

What diameter range is available?

The standardized product range is 0.15–12 mm.

Can this wire be used for woven wire mesh?

Yes. 316/316L stainless steel wire can be used for woven mesh, with wire diameter, mesh opening and weave type selected according to the finished mesh requirements.

Can the wire be used for springs?

Yes. The wire can be processed into compression, extension, torsion and other spring configurations according to the required spring design.

What surface options are available?

Bright and soap-coated surface options are available according to the forming, coiling or weaving process.

What information is needed for wire mesh production?

The key information normally includes stainless steel grade, wire diameter, mesh opening, weave type, mesh width, surface condition and quantity.

What information is needed for spring wire selection?

Wire diameter, stainless steel grade, spring type, spring dimensions, working stroke, required spring force and operating environment should be considered together.