Stainless steel is often used for both architectural and industrial applications. The vast number of specific types and grades of stainless steels can be manufactured as wire mesh to improve performance in corrosion resistance, formability, and aesthetics. The most common grades of stainless used in architectural wire mesh projects are T304 and T316 Stainless Steel. For a complete list of stainless steels available, please contact us at [email protected].

Plain Steel – “Mild”, low carbon steel – typically contains 6% to 12% carbon content and is directly cold drawn from hot rolled rod. This material represents very good value and is widely used in applications where its weld-ability, strength, and economy make it a popular option. Banker Wire manufactures plain steel wire in house for its woven and welded wire mesh products.

Compared to plain steel, weathering steel contains a chemical composition that increases its resistance to atmospheric corrosion. Made to rust under the influence of chemicals or natural elements, weathering steel develops a patina that acts as a protective layer to prevent corrosion of the steel. This material is suited for many applications in its unpainted condition.

Pre-Galvanized or “Pre-Galv” wire is carbon steel which has been coated with a very thin layer of Zinc during the wire drawing process. Pre-galv wire is only slightly more expensive than plain steel wire, but offers improved corrosion resistance. Pre-galv wire is a great base material if considering a wire mesh with a powder coated top coat in an exterior application.

Galfan is similar to Pre-Galv but with a heavier coating that is 95% zinc and 5% aluminum. Galfan has a similar coating thickness to that of “Hot Dip” galvanizing therefore, the performance in an exterior environment would technically be comparable. Galfan does have the ability to “Self-Heal” small scrapes and blemishes. The coating however, can only protect the steel if there is zinc present. If the Galfan coating is compromised due to further fabrication and processing of the wire mesh, then you could expect rust at those areas. If there is additional heavy fabrication to be done to the wire mesh, consider hot dipping the entire fabricated assembly afterwards instead.

Brass is an alloy that is made up of copper and zinc. When Banker Wire weaves a wire mesh out of brass wire, the brass wire starts out “Bright” with yellow tones but its finish is “Bare”. Considered a “Living Finish”, the natural color change can occur quickly and depending on the environmental conditions, the end color will vary. In general, under exterior conditions in the presence of salt, moisture, and sunlight, Bronze will transition from bright to shades brown patina.

Bronze is a metal alloy containing a blend primarily of Copper with Tin as an additive. When Banker Wire weaves a wire mesh out of bronze wire, the bronze wire starts out a “Bright” caramel color but its finish is “Bare”. Considered a “Living Finish”, the natural color change can occur quickly and depending on the environmental conditions, the end color will vary. In general, under exterior conditions in the presence of salt, moisture, and sunlight, Bronze will transition from bright to shades brown patina.

Copper wire has excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Copper has high corrosion resistance in the marine environment making this alloy a good choice for salt and briny conditions. Copper is also resistant to marine life such as snails and mussels and has antibacterial properties. When Banker Wire weaves a wire mesh out of copper wire, the copper wire starts out “Bright” with shiny salmon red color but its finish is “Bare”. Considered a “Living Finish”, the natural color change can occur quickly and depending on the environmental conditions, the end color will vary. In general, under exterior conditions in the presence of salt, moisture, and sunlight, Bronze will transition from bright to shades brown patina.

At only 1/3 the weight of steel, Aluminum has very adaptable qualities as a woven wire product. Aluminum wire mesh is highly resistant to atmospheric corrosion, reasonably priced, and it has a variety of surface treatment options that make it a good candidate for many applications. Aluminum is an excellent option for wire mesh when weight and corrosion resistance are primary concerns.

Mixing a stainless steel wire with a brass wire within the same mesh pattern can bring out a new dimension of texture and color characteristics that are unique to woven wire mesh. The depth and movement of the woven wires dynamically change as the viewers perspective changes. The color visuals transition in and out from being completely separated to a combined balance of silver and gold tones. Since the brass wire is considered a “Living finish”, the starting color can change to darker shades depending on the environmental conditions.

Mixing a stainless steel wire with a bronze wire within the same mesh pattern can bring out a new dimension of texture and color characteristics that are unique to woven wire mesh. The depth and movement of the woven wires dynamically change as the viewers perspective changes. The color visuals transition in and out from being completely separated to a combined balance of silver and caramel tones. Since the bronze wire is considered a “Living finish”, the starting color can change to darker shades depending on the environmental conditions.

Mixing a stainless steel wire with a copper wire within the same mesh pattern can bring out a new dimension of texture and color characteristics that are unique to woven wire mesh. The depth and movement of the woven wires dynamically change as the viewers perspective changes. The color visuals transition in and out from being completely separated to a combined balance of silver and red tones. Since the copper wire is considered a “Living finish”, the starting color can change to darker shades depending on the environmental conditions.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a thin film deposition process where a metallic solid is vaporized in a vacuum chamber and deposited onto a target surface as a coating. Using various metal compounds, a vast range of brilliant translucent metallic color can be created and applied to stainless steel wire mesh. Since the PVD is a translucent finish, the reflective characteristics unique to each woven wire mesh pattern will show through and blend with the PVD color being applied. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Stainless Steel T304 or T316.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Decorative plating is an electrodeposition process where a thin layer of brass, nickel, chrome, or copper is deposited on the wire mesh surface in a tank-dipped procedure. A decorative antique plated finish can really bring out the texture of a woven wire mesh in ways that other coatings cannot. An antique plated finish process introduces a dark oxide layer over top of the bright plated alloy. Then, visual depth is created by physically relieving the high points of the wire mesh allowing the bright plated alloy to show through. A thin layer of lacquer is applied after plating to help preserve the finish from further tarnishing. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel.

Powder coating is a cost effective way to add an unlimited range of colors to wire mesh. Powder coating uses an electrostatic charge to attract a fluidized powder evenly across all surfaces of the wire mesh. The electrostatic charge holds the pigmented powder until it passes through an oven where it melts and adheres permanently to the wire mesh. After curing, the wire mesh has a colorful and durable coating that adds to the desired aesthetic of the project. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel (Interior), Pre-Galv, or Aluminum.

Powder coating is a cost effective way to add an unlimited range of colors to wire mesh. Powder coating uses an electrostatic charge to attract a fluidized powder evenly across all surfaces of the wire mesh. The electrostatic charge holds the pigmented powder until it passes through an oven where it melts and adheres permanently to the wire mesh. After curing, the wire mesh has a colorful and durable coating that adds to the desired aesthetic of the project. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel (Interior), Pre-Galv, or Aluminum.

Powder coating is a cost effective way to add an unlimited range of colors to wire mesh. Powder coating uses an electrostatic charge to attract a fluidized powder evenly across all surfaces of the wire mesh. The electrostatic charge holds the pigmented powder until it passes through an oven where it melts and adheres permanently to the wire mesh. After curing, the wire mesh has a colorful and durable coating that adds to the desired aesthetic of the project. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel (Interior), Pre-Galv, or Aluminum.

Powder coating is a cost effective way to add an unlimited range of colors to wire mesh. Powder coating uses an electrostatic charge to attract a fluidized powder evenly across all surfaces of the wire mesh. The electrostatic charge holds the pigmented powder until it passes through an oven where it melts and adheres permanently to the wire mesh. After curing, the wire mesh has a colorful and durable coating that adds to the desired aesthetic of the project. Appropriate wire mesh raw material is Plain Steel (Interior), Pre-Galv, or Aluminum.

The richness of wire mesh woven in bronze, brass, and copper brings unmatched color and warmth to your project. Banker Wire weaves all copper based alloys in a natural “mill finish”, “bare” condition. A secondary process must be introduced if the desired final finish is to be preserved in a satin (US10A) appearance. The US10A finish physically removes the tarnish from the top layer of the bronze, brass, or, copper and seals it with a clear lacquer topcoat (For interior applications).

The richness of wire mesh woven in bronze, brass, and copper brings unmatched color and warmth to your project. Banker Wire weaves all copper based alloys in a natural “mill finish”, “bare” condition. A secondary process must be introduced if the desired final finish is to be preserved in a darkened (US10B) appearance. The US10B finish darkens the bronze, brass, or copper followed by a clear lacquer top coat (for interior applications).