More information about Bronze Wire Mesh
OVERVIEW
Commercial bronze contains 90% copper and 10% zinc. It is superior to brass in its resistance to atmospheric corrosion.Bronze Wire Mesh - Uses
- Bronze window insect screen. Used in antique home restoration and trophy homes. Our bronze window screen was featured in a New York Times article about porch screens. We recommend 18 x 14 .011 inch wire diameter screen for windows and doors.
- Plumbing screens
- Bronze Decorative lamps
- Cabinet Screen (see our decorative section)
- Ornaments
- Filter discs
- Sculpture
- Marine uses (both monel and Type 316 are superior in and around salt water)
- Strainers
Bronze Wire Mesh - Cutting Instructions
Bronze meshes are easily cut with hand tools. The heavy meshes from 2 mesh through 10 mesh is best cut with tin snips. To cut 16 mesh and finer, you can use a common scissor.Bronze Wire Mesh - Choosing
In general, our website gives detailed descriptions and pictures of many bronze meshes. For someone unfamiliar with wire mesh terminology, 2 mesh has two wires in each direction in a square inch. You could easily pass a pencil through the openings. 18 x 14 mesh is what is used in a window or porch screens to keep out common insects. 60 mesh is the size commonly used in kitchen faucets. An 80 mesh has an opening which will barely pass a human hair. A piece of paper is about three thousandths (.003) of an inch.Bronze Wire Mesh - Look and Feel
Bronze mesh is a fairly stiff material but may be bent by hand and has some springback after being bent or formed. It is the color of a new penny when first woven* and will gradually discolor. This mesh may be brought to a bright finish by first removing surface oil from the mesh using "Shower Power" TM or similar mild phosphoric acid household cleaning product, then rinsing it well. This process is not for children and you should use gloves and safety mask when using any chemical. In an outdoor environment, the discoloration will become pronounced as soon as six months at the seashore up to 14 to 20 years in desert conditions. This discoloration may be stopped by lacquering, waxing, or periodically oiling the mesh to protect it from atmospheric conditions. *Since the color of bronze mesh is affected by the atmosphere, we try to package carefully to protect the color as much as possible but we still cannot guarantee a uniformed, brilliant polished finish when you receive it.Sample Policy
TWP Inc. will provide samples for your testing and inspection. The cost is $8 per sample ordered (plus UPS Charges). The sample sizes are as follows:- 8 mesh and coarser: Sample size is 6 inch x 6 inch
- 10 mesh and finer: Sample size is 3 inch x 3 inch
Bronze Wire Mesh - Discs
- 500 standard disc diameters
- Same day delivery on stock items
- Tolerance to +/- .001 inch
- Special diameters in three days
