14 mesh denotes 14 wires per inch in each direction. For aluminum wire mesh the governing document is ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044; the specification row, aperture-micron conversion and selection guidance for this count follow.
14 Mesh Specification Row (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Mesh | 0.280 | 1.534 | 1534 | 71.5 | Aluminum 5154 / 5056 |
Typical Applications for 14 Mesh Aluminum Wire Mesh
14 mesh aluminum 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 Aluminum Wire Mesh Does
Screening, filtering and shielding where weight and cost matter more than strength, using woven aluminum cloth that is a third the weight of steel and does not rust.
Fitting & Care
- Frame or hem cut edges; aluminum wire is soft and frays if left raw.
- Isolate aluminum mesh from copper and brass parts in damp service to prevent galvanic corrosion.
