Specification data for 150 mesh phosphor bronze wire mesh to ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044: aperture and micron rating, standard and alternative wire diameters, open area, weight per square metre, and the applications this fineness is commonly used for.
150 Mesh Specification Row (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150-Mesh | 0.066 | 0.103 | 103 | 37.2 | CuSn6 (C51900) |
150 Mesh to Micron & Aperture
| Openings per inch | 150 |
|---|---|
| Aperture (opening width) | 0.103 mm |
| Micron rating | 103 µm |
| Standard wire diameter | 0.066 mm |
| Open area | 37.1 % |
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 150 Mesh
| Option | Wire dia | Aperture | Micron | Open area | Weight (SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy wire | 0.086 mm | 0.084 mm | 84 µm | 24.3 % | 0.57 kg/m² |
| Standard wire | 0.066 mm | 0.103 mm | 103 µm | 37.2 % | 0.34 kg/m² |
| Fine wire | 0.050 mm | 0.120 mm | 120 µm | 50.1 % | 0.19 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 150 Mesh
The standard 150 mesh weave presents an open area of about 37.1%. A common design rule is to keep the clean-mesh approach velocity low enough that initial pressure drop is negligible; the mesh then acts as the cake support.
150 Mesh Cloth Weight
Standard 150 mesh stainless cloth weighs approximately 0.34 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 150 Mesh Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh
150 mesh phosphor bronze wire mesh is commonly specified for liquid filtration and clarification, extruder screen packs, hydraulic and fuel strainers, pharmaceutical and food sieving, and laboratory test work.
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 Phosphor Bronze Wire Mesh Does
Screening and filtering in marine, fuel and fatigue-loaded duties where tin-bronze cloth outlasts brass and stays non-magnetic.
Fitting & Care
- 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.
