Nickel-chromium alloy mesh
Nichrome mesh is made of nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy. Due to its excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability, it is widely used in heat treating, industrial furnaces and other high temperature applications.
Technical parameters
Category | Details |
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Weaving Types | Crimped Mesh, Plain Weave, Twill Weave, Welded Mesh |
Wire Diameter | 0.05 mm – 5 mm |
Mesh Count | 2 to 400+ openings per inch |
Available Forms | Rolls, Sheets, Custom-Cut Shapes, Heat-Treatment Baskets or Trays |
Note: The above parameters can be optimized and customized according to working conditions.
Common Nichrome Alloys
Alloy Grade | Composition | Maximum Operating Temperature | Best Suited For |
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Nichrome 60 | 60% Nickel, 16% Chromium, 24% Iron | 2,100 °F (1,150 °C) | General heating elements |
Nichrome 80/20 | 80% Nickel, 20% Chromium | 2,200 °F (1,200 °C) | High-performance heating |
Nichrome 70/30 | 70% Nickel, 30% Chromium | 2,300 °F (1,260 °C) | Extreme heat applications |
Comparison: Nichrome Mesh vs Kanthal Mesh vs Inconel Mesh
Property | Nichrome Mesh (Nickel-Chromium Alloy) | Kanthal Mesh (Fe-Cr-Al Alloy) | Inconel Mesh (Nickel Alloy) |
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Maximum Operating Temperature | 2,300 °F (1,260 °C) | 2,500 °F (1,370 °C) | 2,200 °F (1,200 °C) |
Oxidation Resistance | Excellent | Superior | Excellent |
Relative Cost | Low | Moderate | High |
Best Applications | Heat treatment, general heating elements | Ultra-high temperature environments, industrial furnaces | Combined resistance to corrosion and heat |
The main features of nickel-chromium alloy mesh:
High melting point (~2550°F / 1400°C)
Excellent oxidation resistance (forms a protective Cr₂O₃ layer)
Resists thermal fatigue and deformation
Cost-effective compared to high-temperature alloys such as Inconel
Product application industry
– Heat treatment baskets or trays
– Aerospace and defense
– Heat shields, rocket nozzle bushings
– Laboratory equipment
– High-temperature filters, combustion screens
– Automotive
– Glow plugs, exhaust gas sensors
– Food industry
– Baking conveyors, infrared heaters