Heat-resistant wire mesh & grids for heat treatment

Reliable heat treatment at 800–1200°C

In heat treatment, the right materials determine process stability, component quality, and cost efficiency. Our heat-resistant wire mesh and grids are specifically designed for use in heat treatment shops, where they withstand extreme temperatures, aggressive atmospheres, and cyclic loads. They form the foundation of your charging systems, from furnace loading to quenching.

Wire mesh for heat treatment processes

For stable processes throughout the entire cycle – repeatable and predictable

Wire mesh plays a central role throughout the entire heat treatment process chain:

Suitable for temperatures from 800 to 1,200°C
Resistant to oxidation, thermal stress, and chemical corrosion

High dimensional stability during rapid temperature changes
Suitable for oil, water, gas, and air quenching
Open structure for uniform and rapid heat transfer

Used in conveying systems and transfer stations
High mechanical strength
Low weight for efficient operation

Charging frame, basket, or support system

The difference lies in the wire mesh

While many suppliers focus on finished baskets, we focus on what determines their performance: the wire mesh itself. As the functional foundation of every charging solution, it has a decisive impact on stability, heat distribution, and service life.

This creates true flexibility in further processing into charging frames, baskets, support systems, and furnace components, as well as seamless integration into existing designs. In short: the product follows your process, not the other way around.

Heat-resistant stainless steel for demanding heat treatment processes

Our wire mesh products are manufactured from proven heat-resistant materials such as 1.4828 (X15CrNiSi20-12) and 1.4841 (X15CrNiSi25-21), highly alloyed stainless steels, or, for the most demanding applications, nickel-based alloys such as Inconel. These materials combine excellent temperature resistance, oxidation and corrosion resistance, and long-term dimensional stability under cyclic loading.

Glowing wire is processed into bright orange spirals at high temperature in an industrial furnace.

Standard mesh specifications & custom solutions

The geometry of the wire mesh influences the entire heat treatment process. It controls heat distribution, reduces distortion, minimizes hot spots, enables controlled cooling, and contributes to long service life.

Proven specifications for many applications

The following three configurations provide a reliable foundation for typical heat treatment applications.

10 × 3,0 mm
10 × 2,8 mm
5 × 2,0 mm

Where requirements go beyond standard solutions, we develop custom-engineered wire mesh with tailored aperture sizes, wire diameters, and weave patterns. We also manufacture heat-resistant grids. Each solution is designed around the component geometry, loading concept, and process parameters to ensure optimized airflow, heat circulation, and stable system integration.

Section of a horizontally stored coarse mesh roll with part of another wire mesh roll visible in the foreground.

Benefits of wire mesh in heat treatment processes

Uniform heat treatment thanks to an open mesh structure
Reduced distortion and hot spot risks, resulting in less scrap
Long service life, even under frequent quenching cycles
Lower total costs through fewer replacement cycles
Reliable stability under high mechanical loads
Flexible integration into existing systems

Interior view of a glowing industrial furnace chamber with red-orange radiant heating elements operating at high temperature.

Benefit from partnering with HAVER & BOECKER

Highly individual solutions for your heat treatment process
Development processes closely aligned with your requirements: from selecting the right alloy to taking temperature profiles and mechanical stresses into account
Short lead times
High flexibility for specialized requirements
Manufacturing expertise capable of supporting both small production runs and large-scale series production
Decades of experience in demanding high-temperature applications

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