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Copper Wire Mesh — ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044

Copper Wire Mesh for conducting, shielding and screening with woven pure copper cloth — the go-to metal mesh for RF shielding, grounding grids, battery and electrochemical work and copper-specific screening. 6 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

A roll of bright woven pure copper wire mesh partially unrolled on a light workbench, showing the fine square weave
Copper Wire Mesh (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044) — Copper, Brass, Bronze & Nickel Mesh

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044)

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Mesh countWire diameter (mm)Aperture (mm)Micron rating (u00b5m)Open area (%)Alloy
16-Mesh0.2801.308130867.6C11000 ETP copper
22-Mesh0.1151.040104081.0C11000 ETP copper

Copper Wire Mesh (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044) is used for conducting, shielding and screening with woven pure copper cloth — the go-to metal mesh for RF shielding, grounding grids, battery and electrochemical work and copper-specific screening.

Also known as: copper wire mesh, copper metal mesh, copper wire mesh screen, copper mesh

Made by: Woven Wire Mesh (Weaving)

Where Copper Wire Mesh Is Used

  • EMI / RF shielding: shielded enclosures, cable windows and test-fixture lids where conductivity matters most.
  • Electrochemistry & batteries: current collectors, electrodes and electroplating anodes baskets in lab and pilot cells.
  • Architecture & interiors: warm-toned copper screens that patina naturally over time.
  • Gardening & pest control: copper barriers that slugs and snails will not cross.

Read the full application guide for Copper Wire Mesh →

How to Specify Copper Wire Mesh

  • Mesh & wire: Finer mesh with heavier wire improves high-frequency shielding; coarser, thinner wire keeps it flexible and light.
  • Purity: C11000 ETP (99.9 % Cu) for conductivity; specify C10200 oxygen-free where it will be brazed or used in hydrogen.
  • Temper & finish: Soft annealed for forming around frames; bright or tinned to slow tarnish on contact faces.

Materials

Standard supply is copper; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

  • Handle with gloves; skin oils start tarnish spots that raise contact resistance on shielding seams.
  • Bond seams by soldering or with conductive gasket — a mechanical overlap alone leaks RF.

Common Mistakes

  • Pairing copper mesh with an aluminum frame in damp service without isolation, so the aluminum corrodes galvanically.
  • Using copper in ammonia, acetylene or sulfide-bearing environments, which attack it.

When Copper Wire Mesh Is Not the Right Choice

Not a structural mesh and not suitable for drinking water, ammonia or acidic process streams — choose stainless steel there.

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Pricing

Copper Wire Mesh is stocked and supplied to order in rolls, cut sheets and fabricated pieces. Pricing starts from approximately US$9.50 per unit for standard specifications in stainless steel 304; final pricing depends on specification, alloy, quantity and fabrication (MOQ applies). Submit your exact configuration with the quote form above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper Wire Mesh used for?

Conducting, shielding and screening with woven pure copper cloth — the go-to metal mesh for RF shielding, grounding grids, battery and electrochemical work and copper-specific screening.

What is copper wire mesh used for?

Mostly RF/EMI shielding and Faraday cages, grounding, electrochemistry and battery work, architectural screens and slug barriers.

Does copper mesh rust?

Copper does not rust; it tarnishes and forms a green-brown patina that protects the metal underneath.

Copper or galvanized mesh for shielding?

Copper conducts about six times better and is easier to solder, so it shields more at the same mesh count; galvanized steel is cheaper and stronger.

Which specifications of Copper Wire Mesh does custommetalfilters.com supply?

The table on this page lists 6 standard specifications for Copper Wire Mesh, from 16-Mesh to 150-Mesh. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.