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Both commonly stocked items and custom manufactured specifications of wire mesh are often used in a wide array of decorative applications, including but not limited to: signage, cabinetry, automotive grills, radiator covers, lighting fixtures and room dividers.

Using mesh for decorative purposes - no matter the specific use - is subjective and largely dependent upon the user's preference and vision. We encourage individuals to spend time searching our website to gain a larger understanding of the wire mesh world. We also recommend visiting other design-related websites to find inspiration and explore the endless possibilities of using mesh in decorative applications.

Of course, material selection is very important - it is important to know what specific material or alloy will work best for a unique application. Secondly, determining the mesh, or opening size, is also critical.

Featured here, please find some of the more versatile and commonly requested wire mesh specifications used in a wide range of decorative applications. As a general guideline, stainless steel meshes are popular for automotive grills. Copper, brass and bronze are popular for cabinetry. Plain steel, stainless steel and copper are popular for radiators covers and similar applications. Signage, light fixtures, room dividers and other similar uses tend to employ almost all mesh options.

Darby also routinely provides custom manufactured wire mesh for special decorative applications. Please contact us with any of your requirements, as the items featured below are by no mean exhaustive.
Copper/Brass/Bronze Wire Mesh for Decorative Applications
Unit of Measure
Items 12 x 12 to 40 x 40 Bronze Woven Wire Mesh (12BZ.023PL)
16BZ.018PL
Bronze Wire Mesh - 16 x 16 Mesh, 0.018" Diameter Wire
12 x 12 to 40 x 40 Brass Woven Wire Mesh (16BRS.011PL)
20BRS.016PL
Brass Wire Mesh - 20 x 20 Mesh, 0.016" Diameter Wire
50 x 50 to 200 x 200 Copper Woven Wire Mesh (60CU.0075PL)
60CU.0075PL
Copper Wire Mesh - 60 x 60 Mesh, 0.0075" Diameter Wire
50 x 50 to 200 x 200 Copper Woven Wire Mesh (60CU.0075PL)
80CU.0055PL
Copper Wire Mesh - 80 x 80 Mesh, 0.0055" Diameter Wire
1 x 1 to 10 x 10 Brass Woven Wire Mesh (2BRS.135PL)
2BRS.063PL
Brass Wire Mesh - 2 x 2 Mesh, 0.063" Diameter Wire
Material N/A Bronze N/A Brass N/A Copper N/A Copper N/A Brass
Mesh N/A 16 N/A 20 N/A 60 N/A 80 N/A 2
Wire Diameter N/A 0.018 in N/A 0.016 in N/A 0.0075 in N/A 0.0055 in N/A 0.063 in
Width of Opening N/A 0.0445 in N/A 0.0340 in N/A 0.0092 in N/A 0.0070 in N/A 0.437 in
Weave/Crimp Type N/A Plain
% of Open Area N/A 50.69 % N/A 46.24 % N/A 30.25 % N/A 31.36 % N/A 76.39 %
Weight N/A 0.388 lb/ft² N/A 0.381 lb/ft² N/A 0.271 lb/ft² N/A 0.194 lb/ft² N/A 0.566 lb/ft²
Weave Type N/A
Industry Standards N/A Woven to ASTM E-2016-11 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Additional Information N/A

Due to the intricacies of weaving these items, there are times where commercial bronze is no longer an option and phosphorous bronze must be used to weave. The chemical composition of phosphorous bronze wire mesh differs from bronze wire mesh in that a small amount of phosphorous is included. Phos bronze, as it is commonly referred to in the industry, exhibits physical and anti-corrosive properties slightly superior to copper and brass and has a chemical composition of approximately 94% Copper, 4.75& Tin, and .25% Phosphorous.

As a general rule, the weaving limit for commercial bronze is 100 x 100 Mesh, .0045” diameter wire; anything finer, like 150 x 150 Mesh or 200 x 200 Mesh, must be woven in phosphorous bronze. The limit for weaving phosphorous bronze mesh is recognized at 325 x 325 Mesh, .0014” diameter wire.

The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of bronze woven wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

N/A Brass woven wire mesh is comprised of copper and zinc. A chemical composition of 65% Copper - 35% Zinc (a.k.a., 270 Yellow Brass) is recognized as the standard for stocked wire mesh in the industry. 70% Copper - 30% Zinc (a.k.a., 260 High Brass) is typically reserved for custom manufacturing. The presence of zinc in brass wire mesh is important because it provides added abrasion resistance and allows for higher tensile strengths. And because it is primarily composed of copper, it maintains many of copper's unique characteristics, namely malleability and resistance to certain acids.

Also, due to its unique golden color and unique characteristics, brass wire mesh is used in decorative, architectural and even artistic applications.

Should you not see your preferred specification listed here, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Copper wire mesh is durable in many types of environments. Although it is softer than a similar stainless steel wire mesh, it is also resistant to atmospheric corrosion but attacked by oxidizing agents such as nitric acid, ferric chloride, cyanides, and ammonia acids compounds. Darby’s copper wire mesh is woven to the industry standard, ASTM E-2016-11, is 99.9% pure copper and when exposed to the atmosphere, a patina, or a thin green layer, is likely to develop.

The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of copper woven wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Copper wire mesh is durable in many types of environments. Although it is softer than a similar stainless steel wire mesh, it is also resistant to atmospheric corrosion but attacked by oxidizing agents such as nitric acid, ferric chloride, cyanides, and ammonia acids compounds. Darby’s copper wire mesh is woven to the industry standard, ASTM E-2016-11, is 99.9% pure copper and when exposed to the atmosphere, a patina, or a thin green layer, is likely to develop.

The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of copper woven wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

N/A The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of brass woven wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Popular Industries and Applications N/A
  • Cabinetry
  • Wine Lockers
  • Sport locker rooms
  • Chandeliers
  • Decorative signage
  • Infill panels
  • Sculptures
  • Jewelry
  • Wall and podium coverings
  • Ceiling panels
  • Room dividers
  • Decorative glass inlay
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  • Aerospace
  • Marine use
  • High end infill panels
  • Room separation & dividers
  • Unique artistic designs
  • Decorative lamp shades
  • Decorative signage
  • RF amplification
  • Metal artisans
  • Ceiling panels
  • Air & liquid filtration
  • Fireplace screens
  • Chemical processing & diffusion
  • Cabinet screens
  • Metal castings
  • Power generation
  • Oil strainers
  • Plumbing Screens
  • Soffit screen
  • Gutter guards
  • Air Vents
N/A
  • Energy storage
  • Electric heaters
  • Pest control fumigation
  • Tactical military shelters & modular containers
  • Robotics & power automation
  • Gamma irradiators
  • Health, body and mind enrichment
  • Space program initiatives (NASA)
  • Metalsmithing & bookbinding
  • Air & liquid filtration and separation
N/A
  • Energy storage
  • Electric heaters
  • Pest control fumigation
  • Tactical military shelters & modular containers
  • Robotics & power automation
  • Gamma irradiators
  • Health, body and mind enrichment
  • Space program initiatives (NASA)
  • Metalsmithing & bookbinding
  • Air & liquid filtration and separation
N/A
  • Aerospace
  • Marine use
  • High end infill panels
  • Room separation & dividers
  • Unique artistic designs
  • Decorative lamp shades
  • Decorative signage
  • RF amplification
  • Metal artisans
  • Ceiling panels
  • Air & liquid filtration
  • Fireplace screens
  • Chemical processing & diffusion
  • Cabinet screens
  • Metal castings
  • Power generation
  • Oil strainers
  • Plumbing Screens
  • Soffit screen
  • Gutter guards
  • Air Vents