This page covers the 10 mesh count of plain weave wire mesh: the woven specification per ISO 9044 / ASTM E2016, the particle size it retains, the open area it presents to flow, and the neighbouring counts to step to when the separation requires it.
10 Mesh Specification Row (ISO 9044 / ASTM E2016)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Weight SS (kg/mu00b2) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Mesh | 0.550 | 1.990 | 1990 | 61.4 | 1.56 | ISO 9044 |
10 Mesh to Micron & Aperture
| Openings per inch | 10 |
|---|---|
| Aperture (opening width) | 1.99 mm |
| Micron rating | 1990 µm |
| Standard wire diameter | 0.55 mm |
| Open area | 61.4 % |
Aperture = (25.4 mm ÷ mesh count) − wire diameter. The micron rating equals the aperture in micrometres; actual retention also depends on particle shape and cake formation.
Wire Diameter Options at 10 Mesh
| Option | Wire dia | Aperture | Micron | Open area | Weight (SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy wire | 0.715 mm | 1.825 mm | 1825 µm | 51.6 % | 2.63 kg/m² |
| Standard wire | 0.550 mm | 1.990 mm | 1990 µm | 61.4 % | 1.56 kg/m² |
| Fine wire | 0.413 mm | 2.128 mm | 2128 µm | 70.2 % | 0.88 kg/m² |
Heavier wire adds strength and abrasion life but closes the aperture; finer wire opens the aperture and raises throughput at the cost of durability. Specify mesh count AND wire diameter to fix the aperture unambiguously.
Open Area & Flow at 10 Mesh
The standard 10 mesh weave presents an open area of about 61.4%. At this count the mesh presents little flow resistance; selection is normally driven by particle retention and mechanical strength rather than pressure drop.
10 Mesh Cloth Weight
Standard 10 mesh stainless cloth weighs approximately 1.56 kg/m² (density 7.93 g/cm³ basis; brass and copper weave roughly 10% heavier, aluminum about one third). Use this figure for roll handling and freight estimation.
Typical Applications for 10 Mesh Plain Weave Wire Mesh
10 mesh plain weave wire mesh is commonly specified for coarse screening and grading, safety guarding, animal enclosures, plaster and render reinforcement, and support layers behind finer filter cloth.
Plain, Twill or Dutch Weave at This Rating?
Plain square weave is the standard at this count: every opening is a true square of the stated aperture, retention is absolute for hard spherical particles, and the cloth is easy to clean.
What Plain Weave Wire Mesh Does
General screening, sieving and filtration with square-aperture stainless steel wire mesh, where each wire passes alternately over and under the next — the most widely used woven wire cloth from coarse 2 mesh to fine 635 mesh.
Fitting & Care
- Cut on a guillotine or with sharp shears and bind or weld the edges of fine cloth so wires do not unravel.
- Support fine stainless steel wire mesh with a coarse backing screen whenever it filters against pressure.
