The core process of stainless steel mesh lies in weaving precision and structural innovation. Modern CNC weaving machines achieve micrometer-level control, capable of producing ultra-precision meshes with apertures as small as 0.01mm, used for precision filtration in semiconductor wafer cutting and impurity separation in aircraft engine fuel systems. Weaving structures have expanded from traditional plain and twill weaves to composite structures such as honeycomb and spiral weaves. For example, honeycomb woven mesh has tripled impact resistance, suitable for protective partitions in high-speed rail carriages.
For special scenarios, 3D weaving technology has emerged. Through multi-layer interweaving of warp and weft threads, it forms a three-dimensional porous mesh structure, used as a carrier for automotive catalytic converters to increase reactant contact area and improve purification efficiency. In the medical field, 3D woven stainless steel mesh is used for orthopedic implants, whose bionic pore structure promotes bone cell growth and accelerates postoperative healing.

Surface treatment endows stainless steel mesh with more functional properties. Electrolytic polishing technology reduces the surface roughness to below Ra0.2, suitable for high-cleanliness filtration in food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Nano-coating technology (such as PTFE coating) achieves hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces, used for kitchen oil fume filtration, reducing oil adhesion by 90% and extending the cleaning cycle by 5 times.
Colored stainless steel mesh forms coatings such as titanium nitride and chromium carbide on the surface through vacuum ion plating, presenting metallic colors such as bronze and rose gold. Meanwhile, the coating hardness reaches over HV2000, significantly improving wear resistance, making it a new favorite in architectural decoration.

In the petrochemical industry, stainless steel mesh is used as packing for vacuum distillation towers in oil refining equipment, with a specific surface area of over 500m²/m³, improving gas-liquid mass transfer efficiency. The microfiltration membrane support mesh in wastewater treatment systems adopts a trapezoidal wire weaving structure with a porosity of 70%, serving as a core component in membrane-based water treatment.
In the new energy sector, stainless steel mesh is used for electrode paste filtration in lithium battery production. Ultra-precision mesh (aperture 5μm) effectively intercepts impurity particles, improving battery yield. The breathable mesh for polycrystalline silicon ingot furnaces in the photovoltaic industry can withstand high temperatures of 1200℃, ensuring uniform heating of silicon materials and reducing crystal rod defect rates.

In the automotive industry, stainless steel mesh is used as a precision filter screen for engine fuel injection systems with a filtration accuracy of 10μm, ensuring no nozzle blockage. The metal carrier mesh for three-way catalytic converters uses 400-mesh ultra-thin stainless steel mesh (thickness 0.05mm) to reduce exhaust back pressure and improve fuel economy.
In aerospace, the air circulation system of aircraft cockpits uses stainless steel mesh to make high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters with a filtration efficiency of 99.97% (for 0.3μm particles), ensuring in-cabin air quality. The lightweight support mesh for satellite antennas uses titanium alloy stainless steel composite weaving, with a dimensional stability error of <0.01mm in the environment of -200℃ to +120℃, ensuring signal transmission accuracy.

The recyclability of stainless steel mesh aligns with the concept of green buildings. Modular stainless steel mesh curtain wall systems can be disassembled and reused, reducing construction waste. The stainless steel filter grids in rainwater collection systems intercept leaves and debris while having a corrosion-resistant service life of more than 50 years, reducing replacement frequency. Some projects also combine stainless steel mesh with photovoltaic technology, such as透光光伏网板, which generates electricity while shading, achieving building energy self-sufficiency.