Brass Wire Mesh
Brass is just one of the many unique alloys that can be used for wire mesh.
Brass is not a pure metal, like copper, aluminum, iron, or gold. It is an alloy, a mixture of metals. Brass is made of copper and zinc. There are lots of different types of brass, and its characteristics depend on the ratio of copper to zinc.
Generally, brass is prized for its malleability, which makes it easy to machine. It also retains a high level of strength and hardness. It resists corrosion well and is known to be good at conducting both heat and electricity. Many designers and artists also appreciate the pleasing golden color of brass.
Why Use Brass as a Metal Mesh
There are many reasons to consider using brass mesh. Its high malleability makes it ideal if you want to form it into distinct shapes. Its strength and anti-corrosive properties also mean that brass mesh can hold up against a variety of challenges.
Here at Lawrence Sintered Metals, our customers primarily use 270 yellow brass and 260 high brass. Yellow brass includes 65% copper to 35% zinc, while high brass is made of 70% copper and 30% zinc.
Common Specifications of Brass Mesh
As a wire mesh, the most commonly available brass woven wire mesh is known, in certain circles, as “270 yellow brass,” which has a chemical composition of approximately 65% copper, 35% zinc.
Brass wire mesh screen, known as “260 high brass,” is 70% copper and 30% zinc. This type of brass wire mesh is also popular in the mesh industry, particularly on custom-manufactured items.
Zinc in brass wire mesh screen is important as it provides added resistance and higher tensile strengths. It also hardens the mesh, compared to its softer copper woven wire mesh counterpart.
Common Uses of Brass Mesh
Due to its hard form and higher tensile strength, brass wire mesh is used in filtration and separation applications. Industrial-grade brass woven wire mesh has a golden yellow color to it, and this unique color makes it appealing for use in decorative and even artistic applications. From light sconces to cabinet screens, brass wire mesh is a beautiful choice to add a metallic, yet tasteful look to any room in your home.
Brass metal mesh can be used for a lot of important applications, including:
Filters
The anti-corrosive properties of brass make it ideal for different filtering needs within a wide array of industries. At Lawrence Sintered Metals, we offer brass metal mesh in various sizes, allowing for large and extremely fine filtering.
Screens
Brass can keep out pests, protect property, and look great doing it. Consider using brass for cabinet screens and plumbing screens.
Art
Brass is beautiful, shapeable, and strong, which makes it a wonderful artistic medium indoors and outdoors. Artists and interior designers have found all sorts of ways to use brass mesh to enhance the beauty of a space.
Are you interested in learning more about brass mesh or placing an order? Contact us today, and we can help determine which brass wire mesh would be the ideal choice for your next project.
