STEEL
Low carbon C1008 is most commonly used. High carbon/hard drawn for high tensile strength and good abrasion resistance.

STAINLESS STEEL
Type 304 - Stainless is the basic alloy of this group and is used extensively in the manufacturing of wire cloth. It contains nominally 18% Chromium and 8% Chromium and 8% Nickel.

Type 316 - with its addition of 2% minimum Molybdenum, it provides considerable increased resistance to certain corrosive media. It also provides increased strength at high temperatures.

Type 304L and 316L - are lower in carbon content and are frequently used to retain corrosion resisting properties after welding.

Type 321 - containing Titanium, is frequently specified where there is a possibility of sensitization with a resulting loss of corrosion resistance.

Type 347 - is for welded assemblies which operate in corrosive environments, and is used to minimize sensitization. Type 347 contains Columbium, which does not volatilize during welding.

Type 430 - Stainless Steel contains 17% nominal Chromium and is more resistant to chemical attack and high temperature scaling. This alloy is magnetic and is not heat treatable.

HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS
High Nickel copper alloys such as Monel and Inconel can withstand temperatures up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit and resist corro sion in acids, sea water and caustic solutions.

NICKEL
Excellent corrosion resistance in most environments except sulfurous conditions most commonly used in petrochemical and heat treating applications.

ALUMINUM
Light weight, good electrical conductor and resists atmospheric corrosion 5056 alloy is used for higher strength.

COPPER
Good formability with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity resists corrosion from fresh and salt water, alkaline solutions and atmosphere low tensile strength.