Selection of wire for the manufacture
of wire mesh metal belts
 
Plain Steel
C-1008
Used for dry applications and low temperature ovens.
High Carbon
C-1040-1055
For dry atmospheres and heavier loads where severe wear is expected in temperatures
ranging up to 1050 °F. This provides greater strength and resistance to abrasion. 
1% Chrome The addition of chrome provides greater strength and oxidation resistance which allows
this alloy to be used in temperatures up to 1200 °F. 
3% Chrome The addition of chrome and silicon content increases oxidation resistance and permits
this alloy to be used in temperatures up to 1300 °F. 
Type 304 S.S. This alloy has a greater oxidation resistance than type 430 s.s. but is subject to carbide precipitation and embrittlement in the range of 500 °F - 1500 °F. Most commonly used in chemical, food processing, and marine equipment. This alloy is not suitable for high temperature applications. 
Type 316 S.S. The addition of molybdenum provides a higher corrosion resistance than type 304 s.s.
This alloy is resistant to sulfuric and ditric acids, pitting from bromides, acetic and
phosphoric acids. 
Type 347 S.S.  Type 347 s.s. is almost identical to type 304 s.s. except for the addition of columbium,
thus eliminating danger of carbide precipitation that occurs from 800 °F - 1500 °F.
This alloy is much stronger that type 304 s.s. and type 316 s.s. in the temperature range. 
Type 321 S.S. Similar to type 304 s.s. but with a titanium stabilizer. It loses certain elements when
welded. 
Type 309 S.S. Provides good oxidation resistance up to 1700 °F, but is subject to carbide precipitationand scaling in the temperature range of 800 °F - 1500 °F. 
Type 310 S.S. At elevated temperatures this alloy has greater strength and scale resistance than 
type 309 s.s. Commonly used for heat exchangers, furnace parts, combustion
chambers, gas turbine parts, etc. 
Type 314 S.S.

 

This alloy is commonly used for high temperature belt applications such as copper
brazing and powdered metal sintering. The high silicon content increases its resistance to oxidation and carburization. This alloy is also subject to carbide precipitation and embrittlement in the temperature range of 800 °F - 1500 °F. 
Type 35/19 Recommended for oxidizing atmospheres below 1900 °F under cycle heating conditions, has good resistance to thermal shock, greater strength, and less elongation. However, can suffer from excessive grain growth and internal fracture. 
Type 35/19 CB Like type 35/19 but with columbium added as a stabilizing agent which prevents carbide precipitation, resists carburizing and carbo-nitriding up to 1750 °F, like type 35/19 can suffer from excessive grain growth. 
Inconel 600

 

This alloy has an excellent resistance to carburization, nitriding, and oxidization at higher temperatures than type 314 s.s. and type 35/19 above 1800 °F. An excellent alloy for nitriding because of its excellent resistance to ammonia, nitrogen, and resistance to molten aluminum flux. 
Inconel 601 With a higher chrome content and addition of aluminum alloy. This gives additional 
resistance to oxidation, carburization, and sulfuric elements. 
80/20 CB

 

Recommended for temperatures ranging from 1800 ° F - 2100 °F. This alloy has an
excellent oxidization resistance and high strength at elevated temperatures. The addition of columbium as a stabilizing agent makes this alloy resistant to "green rot" at temperatures between 1800 °F - 1900 °F. 
Tophet F This alloy is similar to 80/20 CB with the addition of aluminum. This improves resistance to extremely high temperatures in oxidizing and reducing atmospheres. Subject to embrittlement between 1000 °F - 1200 °F. 
Trophet 30 With 30% chromium and 70% nickel, it provides superior oxidation resistance at
temperatures as high as 2200 °F. 
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