Aluminum wire mesh, also known as aluminum mesh wire, is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant material used for filtration, screening, protection, and ventilation applications. Available in woven, welded, expanded, and perforated structures, it provides flexible solutions for industrial, architectural, and general-purpose use.
Chalco Aluminum supplies aluminum wire mesh in rolls, panels, and custom configurations, supporting consistent quality, stable performance, and reliable global delivery. Whether for fine filtration mesh, structural welded panels, or decorative expanded mesh, our solutions are designed to meet diverse project requirements.
Aluminum Wire Mesh Applications
Aluminum wire mesh is widely used in filtration, screening, protection, and structural applications. By selecting appropriate mesh size, structure, and form, aluminum wire mesh can meet different requirements such as airflow control, safety protection, and load-bearing performance.
Filtration and Screening
Typical requirements: controlled opening size, uniform mesh geometry, stable dimensional accuracy
Common mesh range: medium to fine mesh (typically 12–200 mesh)
Applications: aluminum screen wire for air filtration, water treatment systems, and industrial screening
Chicken Wire and Fencing
Typical requirements: mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, visibility and airflow
Common mesh range: coarse to medium mesh (typically 2–40 mesh)
Applications: aluminum chicken wire for garden protection, poultry enclosures, fencing systems, and safety partitions
Window Screen and Ventilation
Typical requirements: fine mesh, airflow balance, insect protection
Common mesh range: medium mesh (typically 14–40 mesh)
Applications: aluminum wire window screen, ventilation covers, insect screens, and airflow systems
Flooring and Structural Applications
Typical requirements: load-bearing capacity, slip resistance, structural durability
Common structures: welded mesh, expanded mesh, coarse woven mesh
Applications: wire mesh for flooring, walkways, industrial platforms, and equipment protection
By aligning mesh size, structure, and supply form with application requirements, aluminum wire mesh can achieve optimal performance in durability, airflow, and cost efficiency. Both standard sizes and customized configurations are available for project-based and bulk supply.
Aluminum Wire Mesh Selection Guide
Choosing the right aluminum wire mesh depends on application requirements, including airflow, strength, and screening accuracy. The table below provides a quick reference for selecting suitable mesh types and sizes based on common applications.
| Application | Recommended Mesh Type | Typical Mesh Size |
| Chicken wire / fencing | Hexagonal / welded mesh | 1"–2" |
| Window screen | Fine woven mesh | 14–40 mesh |
| Filtration | Fine woven mesh | 50–200 mesh |
| Flooring / structure | Welded / expanded mesh | 2–10 mesh |
After determining the application, mesh size and structure can be further refined based on airflow, strength, and precision requirements.
Coarse Mesh (2–10 Mesh)
Coarse aluminum wire mesh provides large openings, high airflow, and strong mechanical support. It is commonly used for fencing, partitions, and structural protection.
Medium Mesh (12–40 Mesh)
Medium mesh offers a balance between airflow and screening performance. It is suitable for insect screens, general-purpose screening, and ventilation systems.
Fine Mesh (50–200 Mesh)
Fine aluminum wire mesh delivers precise screening and separation performance. It is typically used for filtration, fine screening, and controlled airflow applications.
From selection to supply, we help you define the right aluminum wire mesh specifications, including mesh type, size, and performance requirements for your application. Contact us for project support and quotation.
Types of Aluminum Wire Mesh
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Woven Aluminum Wire Mesh
Woven aluminum wire mesh is manufactured in plain, twill, or Dutch weave, offering flexible structure, uniform openings, and stable dimensional performance. It is widely used for filtration, screening, aluminum screen wire, and industrial separation applications where precision and airflow control are required.
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Square Aluminum Wire Mesh
Square aluminum wire mesh features uniform openings that provide balanced strength and airflow. It is commonly used in window screens, ventilation systems, and aluminum wire window screen applications. Finer square mesh is also suitable for insect control and lightweight protection.
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Welded Aluminum Wire Mesh
Welded aluminum wire mesh is formed by resistance welding at each intersection, providing high rigidity and structural stability. It is widely used for fencing systems, aluminum chicken wire alternatives, machine guards, and structural protection applications.
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Expanded aluminum wire mesh is produced by slitting and stretching metal sheets into diamond-shaped openings. It offers high strength, anti-slip performance, and excellent ventilation, making it ideal for wire mesh for flooring, walkways, platforms, and architectural facades.
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Decorative Aluminum Mesh
Decorative aluminum mesh and perforated aluminum mesh combine functional performance with visual design. They are commonly used in architectural decoration, curtain walls, partitions, and exhibition systems where both airflow and appearance are required.
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Black Aluminum Wire Mesh
Black aluminum wire mesh and charcoal aluminum screen wire provide improved visibility and reduced glare. It is commonly used for window screens, ventilation covers, and architectural applications.
We offer multiple aluminum wire mesh types to meet diverse application needs, from filtration and screening to structural and decorative uses. Contact us for selection support and quotation.
Aluminum Wire Mesh Forms and Supply Options
Aluminum wire mesh is available in multiple supply forms to meet different installation, processing, and project requirements. Standard supply includes aluminum wire mesh roll, aluminum wire mesh panels, and cut-to-size configurations for flexible use in industrial, architectural, and screening applications.
- Aluminum wire mesh roll: supplied in coils for easy transport and on-site cutting, commonly used for filtration systems, window screens, and general screening applications.
- Aluminum wire mesh panels: supplied as flat sheets with stable dimensions, suitable for fencing, machine guards, partitions, and structural support.
- Custom cut-to-size mesh: tailored dimensions, shapes, and edge processing available for project-based applications and assembly requirements.
Custom widths, lengths, and finishing options are available to support both bulk supply and project-specific manufacturing needs.
Aluminum Wire Mesh Specifications and Sizes
Chalco supplies aluminum wire mesh with flexible customization across mesh size, wire diameter, opening geometry, and supply forms. These aluminum wire mesh specifications and sizes define our standard manufacturing range, supporting applications such as filtration, screening, protection, and structural use. Tighter tolerances and special configurations are available upon request.
- Mesh Range: 2 – 200 mesh (available ranges vary by structure: woven, square, welded, or expanded)
- Wire Diameter: 0.08 – 3.0 mm
- Opening Size: approx. 0.07 – 11 mm (dependent on mesh count and wire diameter)
- Open Area (reference): calculated from mesh count and wire diameter; e.g. 10 mesh with 0.5 mm wire ≈ 51% open area
- Dimensional Tolerance: typically ±3% in accordance with ASTM E2016; tighter control available on request
- Supply Forms: aluminum wire mesh roll (coils), sheets (panels), and cut-to-size parts
- Standard Coil Widths: 0.5 m / 1.0 m / 1.2 m / 1.5 m
- Standard Coil Lengths: 10 m, 30 m, 50 m (custom lengths supported)
- Standard Sheet Sizes: 1 m × 2 m; 4′ × 8′ (1220 × 2440 mm)
- Processing Options: cutting, edging, framing, punching; optional anodizing or surface coating
- Packaging: film-wrapped coils with core support; reinforced sheets packed on pallets or in plywood cases
With flexible supply forms and customizable specifications, we support your aluminum wire mesh requirements from standard supply to project-specific solutions. Contact us for detailed specifications and quotation.
Aluminum Wire Raw Materials for Mesh Weaving
Chalco is a manufacturer of aluminum wire engineered specifically for wire mesh production, supplying both raw aluminum wire and finished aluminum wire mesh. Our integrated production system covers melting, extrusion, wire drawing, heat treatment, and surface finishing, ensuring stable quality, corrosion resistance, ductility, and structural consistency.
Aluminum wire is available in multiple diameters, tempers, and alloy systems to support woven, welded, expanded, and decorative aluminum wire mesh structures. By controlling wire composition and processing parameters at the source, Chalco ensures reliable mesh forming performance and dimensional stability across different mesh types and applications.
Supply Temper: O / H14 / H18 (annealed on request)
Surface Treatment: bare wire, anodized wire, coated wire, conductive film treatment
Supply Form: whole rolls, cut-to-length wire, paralleling, and coating services
Diameter Range: 0.08 mm – 3.0 mm
- ≤0.25 mm: ultra-fine aluminum wire for precision woven mesh and EMI shielding structures
- 0.3–1.0 mm: general-purpose aluminum wire for woven mesh, protective mesh, and decorative mesh
- ≥1.2 mm: heavy-gauge aluminum wire for welded wire mesh panels and load-bearing mesh structures
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5154 Aluminum Wire
High strength with excellent corrosion resistance, suitable for coarse aluminum wire mesh used in fencing, aquaculture nets, and marine protection applications (typically 2–10 mesh, welded or woven).
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5052 Aluminum Wire
Good formability and salt spray resistance, commonly used for decorative mesh, ventilation mesh, and agricultural protection mesh (typically 10–60 mesh, woven or expanded).
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6061 Aluminum Wire
Heat-treatable aluminum alloy with high strength, suitable for structural mesh, support mesh, and functional mesh applications where higher mechanical performance is required (approximately 5–50 mesh).
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1350 Aluminum Wire
Ultra-high conductivity and excellent flexibility, ideal for fine woven aluminum wire mesh used in high-density screening, filtration support, and EMI shielding structures (typically 50–200 mesh).
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1100 Aluminum Wire
Very soft aluminum with outstanding ductility, commonly applied in ultra-fine woven mesh for filtration, precision processing, and low-stress screening applications (approximately 80–200 mesh).
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3003 Aluminum Wire
Economical aluminum alloy with good formability, suitable for decorative mesh, model mesh, and indoor woven aluminum wire mesh applications (typically 10–50 mesh).
With integrated production from aluminum wire to mesh, we provide stable material quality and tailored solutions for different mesh structures and applications. Contact us for material selection and quotation.
Aluminum Wire Mesh Manufacturing and Supply Capability
As an experienced aluminum wire mesh manufacturer and supplier, Chalco provides integrated production capabilities from aluminum wire drawing to mesh forming, surface finishing, and precision processing. This end-to-end control ensures stable quality, consistent performance, and reliable supply for large-scale projects and customized applications such as filtration, fencing, screening, and structural use.
Aluminum Wire Production Capability
- Alloy support: 1100, 1350, 5052, 5154, 6061 aluminum alloys for different strength and corrosion requirements
- Wire diameter range: 0.08 mm – 3.0 mm with full customization capability
- Available tempers: O / H14 / H18 with controlled annealing processes
- Stable batch consistency with full process traceability
- Surface pretreatment including degreasing, polishing, and anodizing preparation
Wire Mesh Forming Capability
- Woven aluminum wire mesh (plain, twill, Dutch weave) for filtration and screening applications
- Welded aluminum wire mesh with precise spacing for fencing and structural support
- Expanded and perforated aluminum mesh for flooring, ventilation, and architectural use
- Mesh size range from 2 to 200 mesh in rolls and panels
- Custom fabrication including cutting, punching, and shaped mesh production
Surface Finishing Capability
- Anodizing to improve corrosion resistance and durability
- Powder coating and electrophoretic coating including black aluminum screen wire finishes
- Decorative surface treatments for architectural aluminum mesh applications
- Conductive coatings for EMI shielding and functional mesh use
- Combined finishing solutions for both performance and appearance
Edge Processing and Custom Fabrication
- Edge curling, sealing, punching, and framing for finished products
- Compatibility with frames, reinforcement structures, and installation systems
- Final leveling and inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy and stability
Backed by full-process manufacturing and supply capability, we support large-scale and customized aluminum wire mesh projects with consistent quality and reliable delivery. Contact us for project support and quotation.
FAQs About Aluminum Wire Mesh
What is aluminum wire mesh?
Aluminum wire mesh is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant mesh material manufactured from aluminum wire through weaving, welding, or expanding processes.
What is the difference between woven and welded aluminum wire mesh?
Woven aluminum wire mesh is produced by interlacing wires over and under each other, suitable for fine mesh and filtration. Welded aluminum wire mesh uses welding at the cross points, ideal for structural protection, fencing, and flooring applications.
Is aluminum wire mesh rust-proof?
Yes. Unlike steel mesh, aluminum wire mesh naturally resists oxidation and corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor, marine, and humid environments.
What are common aluminum wire mesh sizes?
Mesh counts range from 2 to 200, wire diameter from 0.08 mm to 3.0 mm, and opening size from 0.07 mm to 11 mm. Supply forms include aluminum wire mesh roll, panels, sheets, and custom shapes.
Aluminum vs stainless steel wire mesh – which to choose?
Aluminum wire mesh is lighter, easier to cut and form, and usually more economical. Stainless steel mesh offers higher strength and temperature resistance, but is heavier and more costly. For lightweight construction, insect screens, or EMI shielding, aluminum mesh is often preferred.
Can Chalco provide both raw wire and finished mesh?
Yes. Chalco supplies aluminum wire in multiple alloys (1100, 1350, 5052, 5154, 6061, 3003) and delivers finished aluminum woven mesh, welded mesh, expanded mesh, and decorative mesh in rolls or panels.
What is "Mesh"? How to understand the mesh number?
Mesh refers to the number of openings per inch (25.4 mm). For example, 10 mesh means 10 openings per inch. The larger the mesh number, the denser the openings and the smaller the aperture size.
How is the opening size calculated?
The formula is: Opening size = (25.4 ÷ mesh count) – wire diameter. For example, a 10 mesh aluminum wire mesh with 0.6 mm wire results in an opening of approximately 2.94 mm.
Do you support custom aluminum wire mesh sizes?
Yes. Chalco can customize mesh count, wire diameter, roll width, sheet size, and surface treatment to meet specific project requirements.
How is aluminum wire mesh packaged for export?
- Aluminum wire: coil winding + anti-rust film + label + wrapping film
- Aluminum wire mesh roll: Kraft paper + wrapping film + plastic shaft core
- Aluminum wire mesh panels: corner reinforcement + cushioning + pallet or plywood box
Can I buy both aluminum wire raw materials and mesh products together?
Yes. Chalco provides one-stop supply of aluminum wire and aluminum wire mesh, ensuring stable quality, fast delivery, and convenient procurement.
What are typical aluminum wire mesh products and application forms?
Yes. In addition to common uses, Chalco also provides specialized aluminum wire mesh products for construction, decoration, and industrial projects. Some examples include:
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Aluminum filter roll
High mesh count with micro wire diameter, flexible and permeable; widely used in air filtration, water treatment, and ventilation systems.
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Door and window insect screen roll
Medium to high mesh count (18–40 mesh), lightweight and corrosion resistant; ideal for insect screens, outdoor doors, and vent sealing.
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Welded structural protection mesh
Thick wire welding, stable and rigid; suitable for fences, equipment protection covers, and safety partitions in industrial facilities.
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Building decorative mesh
Available in woven, punched, or expanded structures; strong 3D appearance, easy to coat; perfect for curtain wall facades, partitions, and exhibition panels.
Why Choose Our Aluminum Wire Mesh
- Stable quality and integrated production: full control from aluminum wire to finished mesh ensures consistent performance and reliable supply.
- Wide product range: support for multiple alloys and mesh types including woven, welded, expanded, and perforated aluminum wire mesh.
- Flexible customization: mesh size, wire diameter, surface finish, and supply forms can be tailored for different applications.
- Global supply and fast delivery: export-ready packaging and stable delivery for industrial projects and bulk orders.
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Chalco supplies aluminum wire mesh for filtration, screening, fencing, and structural applications, with flexible customization and stable bulk delivery. Contact us for project consultation and quotation support.
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