Nichrome Wire Mesh

• Excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance
• High electrical resistivity
• Superior heat generation capability
• Excellent mechanical strength at elevated temperatures
• Long service life
• Resistant to thermal cycling
• Good corrosion resistance
• Uniform heating performance
• Flexible and easy to fabricate
• Available in custom mesh sizes
• Suitable for harsh environments

Attribute	Details
Product Name	Nichrome Wire Mesh
Material	Nickel Chromium Alloy
Common Alloys	Nichrome 80/20, NiCr 601, Custom Alloys
Nickel Content	Typically ~80%
Chromium Content	Typically ~20%
Wire Diameter	Custom Available
Mesh Count	Custom Available
Opening Size	Custom Available
Maximum Operating Temperature	Up to ~1,200°C Depending on Alloy
Surface Finish	Bright, Oxidized, Custom
Form	Rolls, Sheets, Cut Pieces

• Electric heating elements
• Industrial furnaces
• Kilns
• Laboratory ovens
• Heat treatment systems
• Catalyst support mesh
• Thermal processing equipment
• Resistance heating systems
• High-temperature filtration
• Gas heaters
• Aerospace thermal testing
• Furnace liners
• Ceramic processing equipment
• Chemical processing systems

Nichrome 80/20 (NiCr 80/20)

• Most common heating alloy
• Excellent oxidation resistance
• High electrical resistance
• Widely used for heating elements

Nichrome 60/15 (NiCr 60/15)

• Good thermal stability
• Cost-effective heating alloy
• Industrial heating applications

High Temperature NiCr Alloys

• Increased corrosion resistance
• Extreme temperature applications
• Industrial furnace environments

Q1: What is Nichrome Wire Mesh used for?

Nichrome Wire Mesh is primarily used in heating elements, furnaces, kilns, thermal processing equipment, catalyst supports, and high-temperature filtration applications.

Q2: Why is Nichrome used for heating applications?

Nichrome has high electrical resistance, allowing it to generate heat efficiently when electrical current passes through it. It also maintains strength and oxidation resistance at high temperatures.

Q3: What temperatures can Nichrome Wire Mesh withstand?

Depending on the alloy grade and operating environment, Nichrome Wire Mesh can typically operate at temperatures up to approximately 1,200°C.

Q4: What mesh sizes and wire diameters are available?

REG Metals supplies Nichrome Wire Mesh with custom mesh counts, wire diameters, opening sizes, widths, and lengths to meet customer requirements.

Q5: Can Nichrome Mesh be used in vacuum applications?

Nichrome is primarily used in air or controlled atmosphere applications. Vacuum suitability depends on temperature, alloy selection, and system requirements.

Q6: Which industries commonly use Nichrome Wire Mesh?

Industrial heating, aerospace, electronics, chemical processing, ceramics, metallurgy, laboratory research, and advanced manufacturing industries.