Is Hastelloy and inconel the same?
As your operation grows and you introduce new ways to provide value to your customers, you may find that your woven wire mesh isn't performing as well as it was used to. Since 304 and 316 stainless steel are often used for woven wire mesh, it's likely time to upgrade your wire mesh to accommodate the evolution of your process.
For those working in extremely hot conditions, you must turn to specialty alloys to ensure that the properties of the mesh are maintained at high temperatures. Fortunately, alloys such as Hastelloy and Inconel can be woven to your desired mesh specifications to provide precise screening/filtration in extreme temperatures.
So, how do Hastelloy and Inconel compare?
To that end, we've written the following article to help you understand how Hastelloy and Inconel compare.
What you'll learn:
What is Hastelloy
Benefits of using Hastelloy wire mesh
What is Inconel
Benefits of using Inconel wire mesh
Which alloy makes more sense for you
What is Hastelloy?
Hastelloy is a specialty wire mesh alloy with unique corrosion and heat resistance. Hastelloy is based on nickel and contains trace amounts of molybdenum, tungsten and chromium.
That said, the addition of molybdenum and chromium, in particular, allows Hastelloy to perform under harsh conditions.
What are the benefits of Hastelloy wire mesh?
Hastelloy is known for its excellent heat resistance. More specifically, it protects against oxidation when exposed to extreme temperatures.
Therefore, the surface discoloration that often occurs in various stainless steels is limited.
In addition to its ideal heat resistance, Hastelloy has slightly better corrosion resistance than stainless steel. In particular, it has the ability to resist pitting corrosion, which is very beneficial when subjecting wire mesh to the effects of industrial acids and alkalis.
