Woven Wire Mesh
Woven Wire Mesh in Various Weave Patterns and Materials for Industrial Filtration Applications
Woven wire mesh is widely used in industrial filtration for its strength, precision, and versatility. Available in multiple weave patterns—such as plain, twill, and Dutch—weave types are selected based on specific filtration needs like particle size, flow rate, and durability.
Made from materials including stainless steel, nickel, copper, brass, Mone, and Hastelloy, woven wire mesh performs reliably in harsh environments, offering excellent corrosion and temperature resistance. Stainless steel is especially popular for its strength and hygiene in demanding applications.
From chemical processing and water treatment to food, mining, and pharmaceuticals, woven wire mesh supports efficient separation and filtration. Custom sizes and specifications are available to match your industrial requirements.
Weave Types
Plain Weave
Plain Weave is the simplest and most common weave pattern for woven wire mesh. In this design, each wire passes alternately over and under one wire in both the warp (longitudinal) and weft (transverse) directions, forming a criss-cross pattern with square openings. This straightforward structure provides a good balance between filtration and flow rate, making it suitable for applications where moderate particle retention and consistent flow are required. Its inherent strength and durability also make it a reliable choice for general-purpose filtration tasks.
Twill Weave
Twill Weave is a more intricate pattern where each wire passes over two wires and under two wires, with an offset in each row that creates a distinctive diagonal appearance. This design allows for a tighter mesh with smaller openings compared to Plain Weave, even when using wires of the same diameter. As a result, Twill Weave offers finer filtration while maintaining higher flow rates due to its increased open area. It is ideal for applications requiring enhanced particle retention without significantly compromising fluid throughput.
Plain Dutch Weave
Plain Dutch Weave introduces a variation by using wires of different diameters: thicker warp wires and thinner weft wires. The weft wires are woven in a plain weave pattern—over and under one warp wire—but the differing wire sizes produce slot-like, rather than square, openings. This structure excels at retaining very small particles while still allowing a relatively high flow rate, making it a popular choice for fine filtration needs. The thicker warp wires also contribute to good durability, enhancing its suitability for demanding applications.
Twill Dutch Weave
Twill Dutch Weave combines the Dutch weave concept with a twill pattern. Like Plain Dutch Weave, it uses thicker warp wires and thinner weft wires, but the weft wires pass over and under two warp wires with an offset, similar to Twill Weave. This results in an even tighter mesh than Plain Dutch Weave, enabling finer filtration capabilities. Additionally, Twill Dutch Weave can withstand higher pressures and maintain good flow rates, making it well-suited for applications requiring precise filtration under challenging conditions.
Reversed Plain Dutch Weave
Reversed Plain Dutch Weave (RPDW) is a specialized woven wire mesh where the warp wires are thinner and more numerous (higher mesh count) compared to the thicker, less frequent weft wires. Unlike standard Plain Dutch Weave, which uses thicker warp wires and thinner weft wires, RPDW reverses this arrangement. The weaving follows a plain weave pattern, with each weft wire passing alternately over and under one warp wire, creating triangular, slot-like openings. This structure provides a tight mesh ideal for fine filtration.
Reversed Twill Dutch Weave
Reversed Twill Dutch Weave (RTDW) combines the reversed wire arrangement of Dutch weaves (thinner warp wires, thicker weft wires) with a twill weave pattern, where each weft wire passes over and under two warp wires, creating a diagonal pattern. This results in a finer mesh with smaller openings compared to RPDW, offering superior filtration performance for high-pressure applications.
5-Heddle Weave
5-Heddle Weave is a specialized pattern that creates a herringbone-like structure through a complex arrangement of wires. This weave allows for a high wire density, resulting in extremely fine openings and superior filtration capabilities. Its smooth surface is an added benefit, reducing clogging and facilitating cleaning in certain applications. 5-Heddle Weave is typically employed in high-precision filtration tasks where retaining very small particles is critical, such as in advanced industrial or scientific processes.
Wire Mesh Materials
Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
A variety of stainless‑steel wire meshes (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 317L, 430, 904L, etc.) feature exceptional rust and corrosion resistance via a self‑healing chromium oxide film, plus acid/alkali resistance, high tensile strength and long service life. Lower‑carbon “L” grades (304L, 316L, 317L) improve weldability and resist intergranular attack, while super‑austenitic 904L adds extra nickel and molybdenum for chloride and acid environments. These meshes are widely used for liquid, gas and solid filtration—woven or sintered into discs, tubes, cartridges or panels—and often act as a protective support layer for finer media.
Duplex Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
Super duplex stainless steel woven mesh is manufactured from high-strength austenitic-ferritic stainless steel alloys such as UNS S32750 (2507) and UNS S31803 (2205). With the addition of molybdenum, these meshes offer exceptional resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion, fatigue, and pitting, making them ideal for use in chemical processing, petrochemical, desalination, pulp & paper, and marine applications. The mesh combines twice the strength of standard 316 stainless steel with outstanding corrosion resistance, good weldability, and long service life, all while being more cost-effective than nickel-based alloys like Hastelloy.
Carbon Steel Wire Mesh
Carbon steel wire mesh is woven from low carbon steel wires with a carbon content below 0.25%, offering excellent plasticity, toughness, and mechanical strength. It is widely used in the filtration of rubber, plastics, petroleum, and other industrial processes. To enhance its corrosion resistance and tensile strength, the mesh can be treated with various surface coatings such as epoxy resin, PVC/vinyl, PTFE electrostatic spraying, or galvanizing. With its cost-effective performance and structural stability, carbon steel wire mesh is a reliable solution for demanding filtration and separation applications.
Copper Wire Mesh
Copper wire mesh, made from 99.8% pure copper, is known for its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. It resists acids, alkalis, and wear, while remaining non-magnetic and highly ductile. These properties make it ideal for applications requiring precision and reliability. This mesh is widely used for EMI/RFI shielding in circuits, laboratories, and computer rooms, where interference must be minimized. With its unique reddish appearance and strong antimicrobial properties, copper mesh is also popular in decorative, architectural, and artistic applications.
Brass Wire Mesh
Brass wire mesh is woven from #65, #70, or #80 brass, containing varying ratios of copper and zinc. Compared to copper mesh, it offers lower electrical conductivity but greater hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. Zinc content enhances durability, making it ideal for industrial filtration, separation, and screening. It can be processed into filter discs, tubes, and custom shapes. Brass mesh also provides a distinctive golden appearance, suitable for both functional and decorative applications.
Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh
Phosphor bronze wire mesh is a high-performance material known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and fine filtration capabilities. Phosphor bronze wire is a kind of copper alloy, with 2% to 8% Sn, approximately 0.1% to 0.4% phosphorous, the balance is copper. . It is also called phosphor bronze wire cloth. Phosphor bronze wire mesh is frequently used in sieving diversified pellet, powder, porcelain clay and glass, chinaware printing, filtering liquid and gas.
Silver Wire Mesh
Silver woven mesh is made from 99.99% pure silver wire, offering exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity—superior to any other metal mesh. It is widely used in battery collector grids, electrodes, high-precision filters, and aerospace and electronic applications. With excellent ductility, light weight, and high heat transfer performance, silver mesh is also favored in decorative and experimental uses. Available in plain or twill weave, and optionally in expanded mesh format, it is ideal for advanced energy, power, and filtration systems where superior conductivity and precision are required.
Nickel Wire Mesh
Nickel wire mesh is woven from high-purity nickel wires such as N2, N4, N6, N8, NI200, and NI201, with N4 and N6 being the most commonly used. It features outstanding corrosion and acid resistance, making it ideal for use in harsh chemical environments. Available in various mesh sizes, wire diameters, and weave patterns, it is widely applied in gas and liquid filtration, as well as medium separation under strong acid and alkali conditions.
Titanium Wire Mesh
Titanium wire mesh is lightweight, strong, and highly resistant to corrosion, especially in harsh environments like seawater, acids, and high temperatures. Available in black (pure titanium) and white (graphite-coated), it is ideal for filtration, separation, and structural support across industries such as chemical, marine, aerospace, electronics, energy, medical, and architecture. Its biocompatibility, thermal stability, and non-magnetic properties make it especially suitable for medical devices, battery electrodes, desalination systems, and decorative applications.
Molybdenum Wire Mesh
Molybdenum wire mesh is made from pure or alloyed molybdenum, a rare metal known for its high melting point (≈2610°C), excellent thermal/electrical conductivity, and good ductility. It is widely used in filtration, sieving, and heating elements across high-temperature, corrosive, and industrial environments, such as furnaces, aerospace, chemical, medical, and military applications. Available in plain, twill, and Dutch weaves, it offers uniform mesh structure, wear resistance, and superior stability under extreme conditions.
Tungsten Wire Mesh
Tungsten wire mesh is woven from 99.95% pure tungsten wire, offering extreme temperature resistance, high tensile strength, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. With a melting point of 3410 °C and low vapor pressure, it’s ideal for vacuum furnaces, heat treatment supports, filters, batteries, and chemical applications. Common weaves include plain and twill, ensuring durability and precision. Its stability in harsh environments makes it suitable for industries like mining, hydrogen production, and electronic shielding.
Monel Wire Mesh
Monel wire mesh is made from Monel 400 or K500—nickel-copper alloys known for high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and durability in harsh environments, including seawater and acidic or alkaline media. Monel 400 offers great ductility, while K500 provides enhanced strength due to added aluminum and titanium. Commonly used in marine, chemical, and petrochemical industries, Monel mesh is available in various weaves and specifications for filtration, separation, and structural support in demanding applications.
Nichrome Wire Mesh
Nichrome wire mesh is made from nickel-chromium alloys like Cr20Ni80, Cr15Ni60, and Cr20Ni35. Known for high heat resistance (up to 1700°F), it offers excellent oxidation, sulfur, and corrosion resistance, along with good ductility and high tensile strength. Its stable electrical resistance and light weight make it ideal for high-temperature applications in aerospace, military, chemical, and electric power industries. Nichrome mesh is available in plain or twill weave with customizable mesh sizes and dimensions.
Inconel Wire Mesh
Inconel wire mesh is made from nickel-based alloys with added chromium, iron, and other elements, offering exceptional resistance to heat, corrosion, and oxidation. It maintains strength and stability at temperatures up to 1093 °C and is non-magnetic, highly durable, and chemically stable. It is widely used in aerospace, petrochemical, nuclear, marine, and high-temperature filtration applications, including gas turbines, chemical reactors, and heat exchangers, where strength under extreme conditions is essential.
Incoloy Wire Mesh
Incoloy wire mesh is made from nickel-iron-chromium-based superalloys, offering outstanding resistance to high temperatures and corrosive environments. It remains strong and stable under thermal stress and is non-magnetic, durable, and easy to weld. Widely used in chemical processing, aerospace, nuclear engineering, and food industries, Incoloy mesh is ideal for filtration, heat exchangers, and gas turbines. Common alloys include Incoloy 800, 825, and 718, each tailored for specific extreme applications.
FeCrAl Wire Mesh
FeCrAl woven mesh is made from ferritic iron-chromium-aluminum alloys, known for their exceptional resistance to oxidation, high temperatures (up to 1400°C / 2550°F), and chemical corrosion. It features high resistivity, sulfur and carburization resistance, and a long service life, making it ideal for demanding heating applications. Commonly used in electric furnaces, gas burners, infrared heaters, floor heating systems, and high-temperature filters, it outperforms traditional Nichrome in durability and cost-efficiency. FeCrAl mesh forms a stable aluminum oxide protective layer at elevated temperatures, ensuring uniform heat distribution, energy efficiency, and minimal maintenance.
Copper Clad Steel Wire Mesh
Copper clad steel wire mesh, also known as a screen belt for continuous screen changers, is made from copper-clad steel using a reversed Dutch weave. It combines high tensile strength with excellent corrosion resistance, offering precise filtration, dimensional stability, and a long service life. This mesh is ideal for polymer extrusion filtration, commonly used in plastics, rubber, and recycled materials processing.
Glossary
Mesh Count
Definition: The number of openings (holes) per linear inch of mesh.
Example: A 100 mesh means there are 100 openings in one linear inch.
Mesh Opening (Aperture Size)
Definition: The clear space between adjacent parallel wires; it determines what can pass through the mesh.
Unit: Typically measured in inches, millimeters, or microns.
Wire Diameter
Definition: The thickness of the wire used to weave the mesh.
Note: A thicker wire reduces the open area and increases strength.
Mesh Centers (Pitch)
Definition: The distance from the center of one wire to the center of the next.
Formula: Mesh Opening + Wire Diameter.
Open Area
Definition: The percentage of the mesh surface that is open space (not blocked by wire).
Formula:
Open Area (%)=(Mesh Opening2/Mesh Centers2)×100
Warp Wires
Definition: Wires running parallel to the length of the mesh (machine direction).
Weft Wires (or Shute Wires)
Definition: Wires running across the width of the mesh (cross direction).
Nominal Filter Rating
Definition: The approximate size of particles that the mesh will retain with 60% to 90% efficiency.
Absolute Filter Rating
Definition: The smallest particle size that the mesh will completely retain (100% retention).
Selvage / Edge Treatment
Definition: The finished edge of the mesh, which can be welded, folded, or reinforced to prevent unraveling.