Brass Wire Mesh - Technical Information

This is a plain square weave (over one, under one). Superior to copper wire mesh in abrasion resistance, tensile strength. Chemical composition: copper and zinc alloy (copper content 60% to 70%). Can be soldered with lead or silver solder.

May discolor due to atmospheric conditions and is not suitable for salt water use. Weaving meets ANSI/AWCI - 01 -1992 and ASTM E 2016-99 and RRW 360. Electrical conductivity is considerable lower than that for copper wire.

For further details see our brass mesh data table for opening sizes, weight, open area information.

Brass Wire Mesh - Uses

• Plumbing screens
• Brass Decorative lamps
• Cabinet screen
• Furniture
• Ornaments
• Filter discs
• Sculpture
• Papermaking

Brass Wire Mesh - Look and Feel

Brass mesh is a fairly stiff material but may be bent by hand and has some springback after being bent or formed. It is a yellowish gold color when first woven* and will gradually discolor.

his mesh may be brought to a bright finish by first removing surface oil from the mesh using "Shower Power" TM or similar mild phosphoric acid household cleaning product, then rinsing it well. This process is not for children and you should use gloves and safety mask when using any chemical.

In an outdoor environment, the discoloration will become pronounced as soon as six months at the seashore up to 14 to 20 years in desert conditions. This discoloration may be stopped by lacquering, waxing, or periodically oiling the mesh to protect it from atmospheric condittions. Brass wire mesh samples are available and can be ordered online.

Sample Policy
TWP Inc. will provide samples for your testing and inspection. The cost is $8 per sample ordered (plus UPS Charges). The sample sizes are as follows:

• 8 mesh and coarser: Sample size is 6 inch x 6 inch
• 10 mesh and finer: Sample size is 3 inch x 3 inch

*Since the color of brass mesh is effected by the atmosphere, we try to package carefully to protect the color as much as possible but we still cannot guarantee a uniformed, brilliant polished finish when you receive it.

Brass Wire Mesh - Discs

500 standard disc diameters

• Same day delivery on stock items
• Tolerance to +/- .001 inch
• Special diameters in three days

To get a quote for brass mesh discs:
Indicate disc diameter, mesh and quantity.

Brass Wire Mesh - Cutting

Brass meshes are easily cut with hand tools. The heavy meshes from 2 mesh through 10 mesh is best cut with tin snips. To cut 16 mesh and finer, you can use a common scissor. TWP has a minimum order of $150 for custom cut brass wire mesh discs. rectangles, shallow cups and slit ribbons.

Brass Wire Mesh - Choosing

In general, our meshphoto.com site gives detailed descriptions and pictures of many brass meshes. For someone unfamiliar with wire mesh terminology, 2 mesh has two wires in each direction in a square inch. You could easily pass a pencil through the openings.

16 mesh is what is used in a window or porch screens to keep out common insects. 60 mesh is the size commonly used in kitchen faucets. An 80 mesh has an opening which will barely pass a human hair. A piece of paper is about three thousandths (.003) of an inch. Brass wire mesh samples are available and can be ordered online.

Sample Policy
TWP Inc. will provide samples for your testing and inspection. The cost is $8 per sample ordered (plus UPS Charges).

The sample sizes are as follows:

• 8 mesh and coarser: Sample size is 6 inch x 6 inch
• 10 mesh and finer: Sample size is 3 inch x 3 inch

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