Pure Aluminum Wire Mesh
Pure aluminum wire mesh(Al wire cloth) is woven with high-purity aluminum wire. It is lightweight, corrosion-resistant in atmosphere, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity. Aluminum material is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and is widely used across all industries.
Typical Chemical Composition (wt.%)
Alloy Grade | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Other (each) | Other (total) | Al (min) |
1050 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 | — | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.10 | 99.5 |
1060 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | — | ≤0.05 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.10 | 99.6 |
1100 | ≤0.95 (Si+Fe) | — | 0.05–0.20 | ≤0.05 | — | — | ≤0.10 | — | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | 99 |
2014 | 0.50–1.20 | ≤0.70 | 3.90–5.00 | 0.40–1.20 | 0.20–0.80 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
2024 | 0.20–0.80 | ≤0.50 | 3.80–4.90 | 0.30–0.90 | 1.20–1.80 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
3003 | ≤0.60 | ≤0.70 | 0.05–0.20 | 1.00–1.50 | ≤0.10 | — | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
5052 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | 2.20–2.80 | 0.15–0.35 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
5083 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.10 | 0.40–1.00 | 4.00–4.90 | 0.05–0.25 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
6061 | 0.40–0.80 | ≤0.70 | 0.15–0.40 | ≤0.15 | 0.80–1.20 | 0.04–0.35 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
6063 | 0.20–0.60 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | 0.45–0.90 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
7075 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.50 | 1.20–2.00 | ≤0.30 | 2.10–2.90 | 0.18–0.28 | 5.10–6.10 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.15 | Rem. |
Key Properties of pure aluminum mesh
Melting Point: 660°C (1220°F).
Service temperature: -80°C ~ 200°C
Density: 2.70 g/cm³ (about 1/3 that of steel).– very lightweight
Electrical Conductivity: ~61% IACS (good, but less than copper).
Corrosion Resistance: Excellent due to a self-healing protective oxide layer.
Tensile Strength: Moderate (lower than steel).
Excellent electrical & thermal conductivity
Soft, ductile, easy to form and fabricate
Non-magnetic
Typical Applications of Al wire mesh cloth
(1)Architecture and Construction:
· Facade Cladding: Decorative mesh panels for building exteriors.
· Sun Screens: Shading systems that reduce solar heat gain.
· Ceiling Tiles: Lightweight, reflective ceiling panels.
· Safety Grilles: Window and door guards (for light-duty security).
(2)Filtration and Separation:
· Air Filtration: Pre-filters in HVAC systems, grease filters in kitchen hoods.
· Liquid Filtration: Coarse straining of water, coolants, and light chemicals.
· Particle Sieving: Sieving of powders and granules where contamination must be avoided.
(3)Automotive and Transportation:
· Battery Components: Current collectors and separators in some battery designs.
· Heat Exchangers: Mesh for enhancing heat transfer in radiators and coolers.
· Speaker Grilles: Lightweight protective covers for audio systems.
(4)Marine and Coastal:
· Boat Components: Lightweight screens and vents on boats (where galvanic corrosion is managed).
· Seawater Strainers: Coarse filtration in seawater systems (with proper isolation from dissimilar metals).
(5)Chemical and Food Processing:
· Food Contact: Screens and strainers for food processing (where acidic foods are not involved).
· Catalyst Supports: Mesh supports for catalysts in non-corrosive environments.
(6)Art and Design:
· Sculptures: Lightweight, formable mesh for artistic creations.
· Display Fixtures: Retail displays and exhibition stands.
Specifications to Request for Aluminum Wire Cloth
Parameter | Typical Inquiry |
Material | Pure Aluminum (e.g., 1100, 1050, 1060) or Aluminum Alloy (e.g., 5052, 6061) |
Alloy/Temper | e.g., 1100-H14 (strain-hardened, half-hard) |
Wire Diameter | e.g., 0.08mm 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm |
Mesh Count | e.g., 10 mesh, 20 mesh, 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 100 mesh，150 mesh |
Weave Type | Plain, Twill, Dutch Weave, Expanded, or Perforated |
Form | Sheets, discs, rolls, or custom-fabricated components |
Surface Finish | As-woven, mill finish, anodized (for color/corrosion protection), or painted |
