Nickel Wire Mesh Mechanically Strong Nickel Mesh for Precise
Filtration and Thermal Stability
Nickel wire mesh is a versatile and highly durable material made from pure nickel
or nickel alloys, offering excellent resistance to corrosion, high
temperatures, and oxidation. It features a uniform weave that
provides mechanical strength and precise filtration performance,
making it ideal for use in chemical processing, oil and gas,
aerospace, battery electrodes, and electronics industries. Its
exceptional electrical conductivity and thermal stability further
enhance its applicability in heat exchangers, fuel cells, and
emission control systems. Nickel wire mesh can be fabricated in
various mesh counts and thicknesses to meet specific industrial
needs. Overall, it is a reliable solution for demanding
environments requiring both mechanical integrity and corrosion
resistance.
Definition:
Mesh count
The number of hole spacing per 25.4mm length along the direction of
the hole spacing
Mesh Size- w
Distance between adjacent longitude and latitude wire
Wire diameter- d
The diameter of the wire in the nickel net
Pitch-row p
Distance between centerline of two adjacent wire.
Weaving Type
The way in which the longitude and latitude are interwoven with
each other, the nickle network is a square hole network, including
plain weave and twill weave two ways
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 nickel mesh is
±0.5%
1.5 The flatness of the nickel mesh is less than 5mm/2.5m
Chemical composition (%)
| Grade | Ni+Co | Cu | Si | Mn | C | Mg | S | P | Fe | Bal. |
| N6(GB) | ≥99.5 | ＜0.10 | ＜0.10 | ＜0.05 | ＜0.10 | ＜0.10 | ＜0.05 | ＜0.002 | ＜0.10 | ＜0.5 |
| N6(Company standard) | ≥99.7 | ＜0.02 | ＜0.04 | ＜0.05 | ＜0.05 | ＜0.05 | ＜0.03 | ＜0.002 | ＜0.06 | 小于0.3 |
Dimensions and tolerance
Dimensions | ≥0.03-0.1 | ≥0.1-0.3 | ≥0.3-0.6 | ≥0.6-1.0 | ≥1.0-3.0 | ≥3.0-6.0 |
| Tolerance | ±0.002 | ±0.002 | ±0.005 | ±0.007 | ±0.008 | ±0.02 |
Nickel Wire Mesh Features
1. Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Nickel wire mesh is highly resistant to corrosion, making it
suitable for harsh chemical environments such as acids, alkalis,
and salts.
2. High-Temperature Performance
Nickel wire mesh maintains its strength and stability at elevated
temperatures, often exceeding 600°C, making it ideal for
high-temperature filtration and heating applications.
3. Superior Electrical Conductivity
Nickel wire mesh offers outstanding electrical conductivity, making
it a preferred material for battery electrodes, fuel cells, and
other electrochemical devices.
4. Excellent Fabricability
Due to its ductility and workability, nickel wire mesh can be
easily shaped, formed, and welded to suit various industrial
requirements.
5. Uniform Aperture and Precision Weaving
Manufactured using advanced weaving techniques, nickel wire mesh
provides uniform openings for precise filtration, sieving, and
screening.
6. Magnetism
Nickel is ferromagnetic, which can be advantageous in specific
industrial applications requiring magnetic properties.
7. Chemical Stability
Nickel wire mesh demonstrates stable performance in both oxidizing
and reducing atmospheres, making it reliable across a wide range of
applications.
8. Long Service Life
With its excellent mechanical strength and durability, nickel wire
mesh offers a long service life even in challenging working
conditions.
Nickel Wire Mesh Applications
Nickel wire mesh is a versatile and highly corrosion-resistant material commonly
used in a wide range of industrial and scientific applications.
Thanks to its excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical
strength, and resistance to oxidation and chemical attack, it is
particularly suited for harsh or high-temperature environments.
Key Applications:
Used as filtration media, catalyst support, and separation screens
in acidic and alkaline environments.
Common in the production of caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, and
chlorine processing.
- Electrochemical Industries
Functions as an electrode or cathode material in electrolysis and
electroplating processes.
Supports efficient current distribution and corrosion resistance.
Applied in heating elements, exhaust systems, and shielding in
high-temperature aerospace applications.
Acts as a thermal management component and EMI shielding.
- Battery and Fuel Cell Technology
Serves as a current collector, gas diffusion layer, or support
structure in fuel cells and rechargeable batteries.
- Water Treatment and Environmental
Utilized as filtration and sieving elements in water treatment
facilities.
Helps in the removal of contaminants or particulates.
Integrated into catalytic converters and fuel systems as support
mesh or filter elements.
Used in surgical instruments, implantable devices, and
sterilization baskets due to its biocompatibility and ease of
cleaning.
