Brass Wire Mesh

Brass wire mesh has good corrosion and wear resistance. Brass is a copper alloy mainly composed of copper and zinc. When stainless steel material is not available, brass mesh can be used instead because it has excellent resistance to abrasion and corrosion. They also have a lower electrical conductivity compared to copper wire mesh. Woven brass mesh screen is used for several applications such as:

• Liquid and Gas filtration
• Architectural and Decorative application
• Sieving of Pellets and Powder
• Porcelain clay and glass
• EMI, RFI shielding
• Brass window screen

Technical data: 

1 Technical requirements for weaved nickel mesh

    1.1 Technical requirements for nickel wire

         a. Chemical composition Nickel content >99.5%.

         b. Diameter tolerance of nickel wire ±0.005mm

         c. Nickel wire tensile strength >400Mpa, elongation >25%

    1.2 Mesh size and mesh uniformity of nickel mesh conform to GB/T 17492

    1.3 The allowable number of major defects of nickel mesh (holes, cracks, half weft, thin and dense channels, skip wire, loose weft/warp wire, warp loose channels) zero defect.

    1.4 The maximum deviation of the overall size of the mesh is ±0.5%

    1.5 The flatness of mesh is less than 5mm/2.5m

Dimensions and tolerance

Mechanical properties

Brass Wire Mesh: Key Features

• Excellent Corrosion Resistance
  Brass wire mesh offers good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor and industrial environments.
• Good Conductivity
  Provides good electrical and thermal conductivity, useful in applications requiring EMI shielding and heating elements.
• Malleability and Ductility
  Easy to bend, form, and fabricate, ideal for intricate filters, sieves, and decorative applications.
• Attractive Golden Appearance
  Brass has a natural golden color, making it popular for architectural and design uses.
• Uniform Weave Patterns
  Available in a wide range of mesh sizes and weaving types for precise filtration and screening.
• Non-Magnetic Properties
  Brass is non-magnetic, beneficial in electronic or sensitive equipment.
• Durable and Long-Lasting
  Retains mechanical strength and integrity over time, even under repeated use.

Brass Wire Mesh Applications

• Filtration and Sieving

Widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries for filtering liquids and powders due to its corrosion resistance and good conductivity.

• Decorative Elements

Popular in architectural design and interior decoration (e.g., room dividers, lampshades, cabinetry panels) thanks to its golden appearance and flexibility.

• EMI/RFI Shielding

Utilized in electronics and telecommunications to protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference.

• Insect Screens

Used in windows and doors as insect screens, offering both durability and a visually appealing look.

• Fuel and Oil Filtration

Applied in automotive and aerospace industries for fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluid filtration.

•  Arts and Crafts

Used by artists and craftspeople to create sculptures, jewelry, and decorative items due to its malleability.

• Acoustic Panels

Incorporated into acoustic systems for soundproofing and sound diffusion.

• Battery and Electrolysis Industry

Utilized as electrodes and support structures in battery and electrolytic cell applications.

Woven Brass Wire Mesh Screen Specification

• Hightop Metal Mesh manufactures two types of woven brass mesh screens:

• Common brass – 65% copper and 35% zinc.
• Red brass – 80% copper and 20% zinc