Titanium Expanded Metal Mesh
Pure Titanium / Gr1 / Gr2 Expanded Mesh
Titanium expanded metal mesh is produced by slitting and stretching pure titanium sheet into an integrated diamond structure, with the structural rigidity and high open area of expanded metal.. It features ultra-light weight, high strength, excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.Titanium (Ti) is often referred to as the "space age metal" due to its extensive use in aerospace.
Common Titanium Grades for Expanded Mesh:
· Grade 1 (Commercially Pure,R50250): Softest, most formable, best corrosion resistance.
· Grade 2 (Commercially Pure,R50400): Most common general-purpose grade, good balance of strength and corrosion resistance.
· Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V,R56400): High-strength alloy, used where mechanical performance is critical.
Specifications to Request
Parameter | Typical Inquiry |
Material | Titanium Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) |
Standard | ASTM B265 (for titanium sheet/strip) |
Style | Standard (Raised) or Flattened |
Strand Dimensions | Strand width (e.g., 1 mm) x Strand thickness (e.g., 0.5 mm) |
Opening Size (SWD x LWD) | e.g., 2 mm x 4 mm diamond |
Sheet Dimensions | Length x Width x Thickness (overall) |
Form | Sheets, cut-to-size pieces, or rolls |
Surface Finish | Mill finish, pickled/cleaned, or anodized |
Key Properties of Ti expanded mesh
Extremely lightweight & high strength-to-weight ratio
Outstanding corrosion resistance in seawater, chloride, acidic & alkaline environments
Excellent biocompatibility
Good heat resistance & oxidation resistance
One-piece structure, no welds, long service life
Non-magnetic
Typical Applications of titanium diamond mesh
(1) Chemical Processing:
l Filter Supports: Rigid backing for filter media in aggressive chemical service.
l Distillation Column Packing: Structured packing for enhanced mass transfer in corrosive environments.
l Catalyst Supports: Grids and baskets for catalyst beds handling chlorides or oxidizing acids.
l Electrowinning Anodes: Dimensionally stable anodes (often coated with mixed metal oxides) for metal recovery.
(2) Marine and Offshore:
l Seawater Strainers: Coarse filtration screens for seawater intake systems.
l Ballast Water Filters: Components in ballast water treatment systems.
l Marine Platform Treads: Non-slip walkways on offshore platforms (lightweight and corrosion-free).
l Boat Components: Lightweight screens and vents on high-performance vessels.
(3) Aerospace and Defense:
l Lightweight Panels: Structural components in aircraft and spacecraft where weight savings are critical.
l Battery Screens: In aerospace battery systems (e.g., for satellites).
l EMI Shielding: Lightweight shielding for sensitive electronics.
(4)Medical and Pharmaceutical:
l Implantable Devices: Mesh for bone grafts, tissue engineering scaffolds (requires biocompatible Grade 1 or 2).
l Surgical Instrument Trays: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant trays for sterilization.
l Medical Device Components: Screens and filters in medical equipment.
(5)Electrochemical Applications:
l Electrodes: Substrates for coated titanium anodes (e.g., in chlor-alkali production, cathodic protection).
l Battery Current Collectors: In specialized battery designs.
(6)Water Treatment:
l Desalination Plant Screens: Pre-filtration screens in reverse osmosis plants.
l Wastewater Treatment: Aeration diffuser grids and filter supports.
