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Monel
MONEL® Wire Mesh – Alloy Overview
Monel wire mesh is a nickel-copper alloy that demonstrates good resistance in a wide variety of corrosive environments. The most common Monel alloy used in the wire cloth industry is UNS N04400 Monel alloy 400. Its nominal composition of ~67% nickel and ~31% copper traces its roots back to the early 1900’s when it was first developed by the International Nickel Company in an effort to use the high-copper-content nickel ore found in its Ontario, Canada mines. Monel wire cloth has excellent durability and strength following weaving, making it well suited for use in many industrial and commercial applications. In comparison to copper alloys, Monel wire mesh is more resistant to oxidizing conditions. Versus Nickel 200, Monel wire cloth has greater resistance in reducing environments. As its color and appearance nearly match that of stainless steal, given Monel wire mesh’s higher price point, it is not an alloy of choice for decorative applications. Some characteristics of Monel wire cloth which dictate its wide use are:
- Solid solution nickel-copper alloy.
- At or below room temperature, it is somewhat-magnetic when annealed.
- Above room temperature, it is non-magnetic (depending on composition impurities) when annealed.
- Withstands outdoor exposure without rusting; great for use in marine and seawater settings.
- Excellent corrosion resistance in broad range of industrial and chemical settings.
- Good for use in hydrochloric acid; great for use against pitting & crevice corrosion in chlorides.
- Excellent for use against chloride stress corrosion cracking.
- Not to be used in nitric acid.
- Max operating temperature of ~1000°F.
- Can be cut, formed, and welded.
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Per Crimped Mesh
Pre-crimping wire enables the mesh to lock together, creating a tight weave with good rigidity and pleasing aesthetics. It is used extensively in architectural applications, as infill panels, cages and decoration. It is also used in acoustics, filtration, bridge guards, aerospace parts, rodent control, and truck grills. SUNON manufactures several styles, including double crimped wire mesh, intermediate crimped wire mesh, double intermediate crimped wire mesh, lock crimped wire mesh, and flat top crimped wire mesh.
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Perforated Sheet
Perforated metal is manufactured by using punches or presses to create a series of holes, slots, bars, or decorative patterns in sheet metal. In earlier times, these sheets would have to be designed by skilled laborers using manual hand tools, but thanks to advancements in modern technology, perforated sheet metal can be produced using a variety of machining methods. At SUNON, we are rapidly and regularly growing our offerings of perforated materials. We strive to provide our clients with a quality product that meets their constantly evolving needs.
As our clients’ needs grow, so too does our selection of perforated patterns and materials. In addition to industry standard patterns and sheet sizes, we also offer advanced capabilities.
Whether your perforated metal needs are simple or complex, our experienced sales and engineering team has the technical expertise to ensure you get the exact product for your application and requirements; you’ll get the ideal product the first time, and each subsequent time you choose SUNON
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Phosphor Bronze
90-10 Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh – Alloy Overview
Phosphor bronze wire mesh (aka C220 bronze wire mesh) is the most extensively used bronze alloy in the industrial wire cloth world. As its common industry name suggests, 90-10 commercial bronze is comprised of 90% copper and 10% zinc, with small additions of lead (0.025%) and iron (0.025%). When compared to copper wire cloth, C220 bonze wire cloth possesses much better abrasion resistance, hardness, and tensile strength; it also exhibits improved corrosion resistance and lower electrical conductivity. As a higher zinc content results in a stronger, more ductile material, 90-10 commercial bronze is weaker and less ductile than other brass wire cloth alloys (i.e. 65-35 yellow brass). In comparison to phosphor bronzes, C220 bronze is a softer material. Some characteristics of 90-10 commercial bronze wire cloth which dictate its wide use are:
- The most widely used bronze alloy for wire cloth.
- Non-magnetic in all forms.
- Rich bronze (i.e. brown-red) in color.
- Withstands outdoor exposure without rusting.
- Superior resistance to atmospheric corrosion vs. brass alloys.
- Corrodes when exposed to ammonia and other salts.
- Good thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Antimicrobial.
- Can be cut, formed.
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Plain Steel
Plain Steel Wire Mesh – Alloy Overview
Plain Steel Wire Mesh is the most common plain steel alloy used in manufacturing industrial wire cloth screens due to its tensile strength and high impact resistance. Primarily comprised of iron, low carbon grades 1005, 1006, and 1008 are the most frequently used, and contain small percentages of carbon (0.0-0.1%), manganese (0.0-0.5% – which increases its strength), phosphorous (0.0-0.04%), and sulfur (0.0-0.05%). Low abrasion resistance and low corrosion resistance may limit usage in certain applications, however a wide variety of special protective coatings may be applied to improve resistance. Galvanizing (before or after) is the most economical way to protect against corrosion. Alternatively, a protective tin coating is often used on mud grade screens (tinned mill). In addition, steel wire cloth can be protected with epoxy coatings, PVC/vinyl coatings, and our electrostatic application of powder coating. Some characteristics of low carbon steel wire cloth which dictate its wide use are:
- Low carbon plain steel alloy.
- Relatively low cost and high strength material.
- Magnetic in all conditions.
- Not corrosion resistant; rusts in most atmospheric environments.
- Protective coatings can be applied to improve resistance.
- Can be cut, formed, and welded.
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Plain Weave Wire Cloth
Plain weave has its origins in braiding. With this weave, the material is interwoven. Each warp wire and each shute wire pass over one and under the next adjacent wire. Wires are crimped in the weaving operation. There are a number of ways of doing this, making the family of plain weaves extremely diverse with respect to appearance and structure.
There are a number of types of plain mesh characterized by different porosity ranges, combinations of opening sizes, and % open area; these include market grade wire mesh, tensile bolting cloth (also known as square mesh bolting cloth), and mill grade. Each has different properties that make them suitable for specific tasks. See information on each below. One of our wire mesh specialists can assist in determining the right mesh for your application.
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polymer filter
Extruder screens and polymer filters are just two of the varieties of filtration products offered by SUNON WIRE CLOTH. Polymer and fiber processing requires a wide range of filters and filter media for processing, finishing and recycling the materials. SUNON WIRE CLOTH has over 25 years experience in manufacturing extruder screens and screen packs for the polymer and fiber industries. We offer standard and custom products, designed to meet the demanding requirements of the industry.
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Pre-crimped Woven Wire Mesh Patterns
Space planning and controlling traffic flow with interior wire mesh space dividers.
Wire mesh space dividers are the perfect solution for designs where separation does not demand seclusion. There are many reasons to partition a space: room definition, ambiance, privacy, and more. SUNON WIRE CLOTH offers the unique ability to establish distinct zones within an open area without the need to completely close them off from their surroundings. With patterns ranging from fully opaque to over 85% open, wire mesh space dividers can be as obstructing or as transparent as the designer requires. This can help provide a sense of intimacy in open rooms like restaurants and cafes.
Using wire mesh for displays is equally useful for defining an area of focus for retail products. With the versatility of wire mesh, you can create subtle backdrops that put the focus on the featured display piece or create bold designs that will accentuate and enhance the items on display. Whether you choose simple or ornate patterns, the texture, depth, and light interaction of wire mesh will draw the attention of anyone who sees it.
