Copper Wire Mesh: Properties, Specifications, and Industrial Applications

Copper wire mesh is widely used in EMI shielding, industrial filtration, laboratory screening, battery production, and architectural protection, thanks to its exceptional electrical conductivity and flexible processing characteristics. This guide provides a complete overview of copper mesh—including performance, specifications, common uses, and how to choose the right mesh for your project.

1. What Is Copper Wire Mesh?

Copper wire mesh is a plain-woven metal fabric made using pure copper wire (C11000).
It combines:

  • High conductivity

  • Soft malleability

  • Corrosion resistance

  • Precise filtration strength

  • Excellent electromagnetic shielding

Copper mesh is offered from 8 mesh (coarse) up to 200 mesh (fine filtration).


2. Key Properties of Copper Wire Mesh

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2.1 High Electrical Conductivity

Copper is among the most conductive engineering metals, making the mesh ideal for:

  • EMI/RFI shielding

  • Grounding

  • Faraday cages

  • Signal-blocking screens

Mesh structure ensures uniform contact points, improving conductivity vs. solid copper sheets.


2.2 Corrosion Resistance

Its natural oxide layer protects against:

  • Humidity

  • Atmospheric corrosion

  • Mild acids and alkalis

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.


2.3 Soft and Easy to Process

Copper mesh is much easier to form compared with stainless steel:

  • Easy cutting

  • Easy bending

  • Easy sealing

  • Works well for edging, welding, pleating

  • Ideal for custom-shaped filters and shielding parts


2.4 Wide Filtration Range

Available from coarse to ultra-fine mesh:

  • 8–20 mesh → shielding & anti-rodent

  • 40–80 mesh → industrial filtration

  • 100–200 mesh → laboratory & gas-liquid separation


3. Common Applications of Copper Wire Mesh

3.1 EMI / RF Shielding

  • Faraday rooms

  • Electronic device protection

  • PCB grounding

  • High-frequency laboratories

Copper is preferred where signal stability is critical.


3.2 Industrial Filtration

Used in:

  • Chemical filtration

  • Catalyst filtration

  • Battery industry

  • Gas–liquid separation

  • Precision sieving

Copper’s softness allows custom filter shapes.


3.3 Architecture & Security

  • Anti-rodent protective mesh

  • Signal-blocking windows

  • Ventilation screens

  • Insect prevention with conductivity


3.4 Laboratory Research

  • Vacuum chamber filters

  • Gas separation setups

  • Scientific experimental equipment


4. Specifications of Copper Wire Mesh

4.1 Standard Technical Parameters

ItemSpecification
MaterialPure Copper C11000
Wire Diameter0.05–0.3 mm
Mesh Count8–200 mesh
Width1 meter (customizable)
Length30 m/roll or cut-to-size
Weave TypePlain weave
ProcessingSlitting, cutting, welding, edging, pleating

4.2 Mesh Count Selection Guide

Coarse (8–20 mesh)

  • Rodent control

  • Ventilation

  • Decorative use

Medium (30–80 mesh)

  • Chemical filtration

  • Liquid & gas screening

  • Battery industry

Fine (100–200+ mesh)

  • Precision filtration

  • Laboratory applications

  • EMI shielding rooms


5. How to Choose the Right Copper Mesh

Step 1 — Identify Application

Different industries require different mesh counts and wire diameters.

Step 2 — Confirm Filtration or Shielding Level

Higher mesh = finer filtration, better signal blocking.

Step 3 — Select Processing Method

Tell the supplier whether you need:

  • Rolls

  • Sheets

  • Discs

  • Mesh tubes

  • Pleated filters

  • Edged filters

Step 4 — Confirm Environmental Conditions

Copper is ideal for humid, non-acidic environments.


6. Custom Fabricated Copper Mesh Products

We can produce:

  • Copper filter discs 

  • Edged mesh filters

  • Copper mesh tubes 

  • Pleated filter cartridges 

  • Rolls & sheets

Processing includes:

  • Spot welding

  • TIG welding

  • Ultrasonic cutting

  • Edging with aluminum/SS rings

  • Laser cutting

  • Precision forming


7. Why Choose Maidong Wire Mesh as Your Supplier?

  • Located in Anping — the world’s wire mesh center

  • Over 10+ years industrial mesh manufacturing

  • Full OEM/ODM capability

  • Strict QC for mesh uniformity & wire diameter

  • Fast global delivery

  • Support low MOQ + sample service


8. FAQ — Copper Wire Mesh (SEO Rich Snippet)

Q1: Is copper mesh suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Copper naturally forms a protective oxide layer that resists atmospheric corrosion.

Q2: Can copper mesh block WiFi or signals?

Yes. Copper mesh is widely used for EMI / RFI shielding and can block many types of electromagnetic signals.

Q3: What mesh count should I choose?

  • 8–20 mesh: shielding, rodent control

  • 40–80 mesh: filtration

  • 100–200 mesh: fine filtration, EMI rooms

Q4: Do you support custom processing?

Yes. We customize discs, tubes, edging, pleating, and precision shapes based on drawings.


9. Contact Us

For copper mesh rolls, sheets, or custom fabricated filtration parts:

📧 sales@md-wiremesh.com
📱 WhatsApp: +86-15132829996
🌐 www.mdwiremesh.com
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We provide OEM service, fast delivery, and full customization.

Need help choosing the right mesh?

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