Mechanically Strong Nickel Mesh for Precise Filtration and Thermal Stability

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 (%)

Dimensions and tolerance

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:

• Chemical Processing

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.

• Aerospace and Defense

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.

• Automotive Industry

Integrated into catalytic converters and fuel systems as support mesh or filter elements.

• Medical Devices

Used in surgical instruments, implantable devices, and sterilization baskets due to its biocompatibility and ease of cleaning.