Monel wire mesh is woven from Monel alloy, a nickel-copper alloy (typically 67% Ni, 30% Cu, with small amounts of iron, manganese, and other elements). It is manufactured through:
Wire Drawing: Monel rods are drawn into fine wires.
Weaving: Wires are woven into plain, twill, or Dutch weaves for different densities.
Heat Treatment: Annealing may be applied to enhance ductility.
Monel wire mesh is a premium material for extreme environments where corrosion resistance, strength, and durability are critical. While costly, its superior performance in marine, chemical, and high-temperature applications justifies the investment. Proper selection of weave type, alloy grade, and mesh size ensures optimal performance.
Best for: Harsh chemical, marine, and high-stress industrial applications where standard metals fail.
Monel-400 Chemical Composition(%) | ||||||
C | Mn | Fe | Cu | Ni | Si | S |
Max | Max | Max | Min/Max | Min | Max | Max |
0.3 | 2 | 2.5 | 28.0-34.0 | 63 | 0.5 | 0.024 |
Monel Wire Mesh | ||
Mesh | Wire Dia. (mm) | Aperture (mm) |
2mesh | 1.80 | 10.90 |
3mesh | 1.60 | 6.866 |
4mesh | 1.20 | 5.15 |
5mesh | 0.91 | 4.17 |
6mesh | 0.80 | 3.433 |
8mesh | 0.60 | 2.575 |
10mesh | 0.55 | 1.990 |
12mesh | 0.50 | 1.616 |
14mesh | 0.45 | 1.362 |
16mesh | 0.40 | 1.188 |
18mesh | 0.35 | 1.060 |
20mesh | 0.30 | 0.970 |
26mesh | 0.28 | 0.696 |
30mesh | 0.25 | 0.596 |
40mesh | 0.21 | 0.425 |
50mesh | 0.19 | 0.318 |
60mesh | 0.15 | 0.273 |
70mesh | 0.14 | 0.223 |
80mesh | 0.12 | 0.198 |
90mesh | 0.11 | 0.172 |
100mesh | 0.10 | 0.154 |
120mesh | 0.08 | 0.132 |
140mesh | 0.07 | 0.111 |
150mesh | 0.065 | 0.104 |
160mesh | 0.065 | 0.094 |
180mesh | 0.053 | 0.088 |
200mesh | 0.053 | 0.074 |
Marine & Offshore: Anti-corrosion screens, boat filters, underwater equipment.
Chemical Processing: Filtration in acid, alkali, and solvent environments.
Oil & Gas: Sieves, scrubbers, and safety screens in refineries.
Aerospace: Lightweight, high-strength components.
Medical & Pharmaceutical: Non-reactive filters and sieves.
Food Processing: Corrosion-resistant screens for harsh cleaning agents.
Nuclear Industry: Radiation-resistant shielding and filters.
Marine: Anti-fouling screens for ship hulls.
Chemical Plants: Acid-resistant filter meshes.
Aerospace: Engine component shielding.
Pharmaceutical: Non-reactive sieves for drug manufacturing.