Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044) is specified where the duty calls for screening and filtering in marine, fuel and fatigue-loaded duties where tin-bronze cloth outlasts brass and stays non-magnetic. The sections below cover the typical end-uses by industry, the mesh, micron and material decisions for each, installation practice, and the applications this product type is not suited to.
Typical Applications for Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh
Where Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh is specified and bought:
- Marine & offshore: sea-water strainers, bilge screens and sensor guards on vessels.
- Fuel & oil systems: aviation and diesel fuel screens.
- Electronics: EMI shielding gaskets and spring-contact mesh.
- Papermaking: cylinder-mould and dandy-roll cloth.
How to Specify Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh for Your Application
- Alloy: CuSn6 (C51900) for marine strainers; CuSn8 for higher strength.
- Weave: Twill weave from 100-mesh up carries the finer wire with more strength.
- Size: Supplied in rolls, cut pieces, discs or formed baskets.
- Standard: Quote ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044 and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.
Handling & Installation Practice
- Back fine bronze cloth with a coarser support mesh when used against pressure.
- Rinse sea-water strainers with fresh water during maintenance to slow fouling.
Common Selection Mistakes with Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh
- Choosing brass instead of phosphor bronze for sea water, where brass dezincifies.
- Specifying bronze where 316L stainless would be cheaper and equally resistant.
Where Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh Is Not the Right Choice
Not for strong acids or ammonia, and not the lowest-cost choice where stainless steel will do.
