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Acoustic & Electronics Mesh · IEEE 299 / MIL-STD-188-125

16 Mesh Faraday Cage Shielding Mesh Specifications

A small Faraday cage enclosure built from copper woven mesh panels with soldered seams, electronic devices inside

Specification data for 16 mesh faraday cage shielding mesh to IEEE 299 / MIL-STD-188-125: aperture and micron rating, standard and alternative wire diameters, open area, weight per square metre, and the applications this fineness is commonly used for.

16 Mesh Specification Row (IEEE 299 / MIL-STD-188-125)

Mesh countWire diameter (mm)Aperture (mm)Open area (%)MaterialRoll width (mm)
16-Mesh0.2801.30867Copper1000

Typical Applications for 16 Mesh Faraday Cage Shielding Mesh

16 mesh faraday cage shielding 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 Faraday Cage Shielding Mesh Does

Building Faraday cages, RF-shielded rooms and EMP-protected enclosures from conductive woven metal mesh that blocks external radio-frequency fields while staying light, ventilated and see-through.

Fitting & Care

  • Solder or clamp every seam continuously; spot fixings leave slot-shaped leaks.
  • Seal doors and lids with conductive finger stock or gasket, and filter any cable that enters.
Mesh count to micron conversion chart
Mesh count to aperture and micron rating. Confirm the exact figure against the specification table below — wire diameter, not mesh count alone, sets the aperture.

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (IEEE 299 / MIL-STD-188-125)

Mesh countWire diameter (mm)Aperture (mm)Open area (%)MaterialRoll width (mm)
16-Mesh0.2801.30867Copper1000
22-Mesh0.1151.04081Copper1000
30-Mesh0.2500.59750Galvanized steel1220
40-Mesh0.1800.45551Copper1000
60-Mesh0.1100.31355Tinned copper1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best metal mesh for a Faraday cage?

Copper woven mesh around 16–60 mesh; galvanized steel mesh is a cheaper alternative.

Does the mesh hole size matter for a Faraday cage?

Yes — openings must be much smaller than the wavelength being blocked, so higher frequencies need finer mesh.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact specification, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.