1. What is Inconel 718 wire mesh and what are its main properties?
Answer:
Inconel 718 wire mesh is made from a nickel-chromium alloy known for:
High tensile strength and toughness
Excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance
Exceptional performance at elevated temperatures (up to ~700°C)
Stability under repeated heating and cooling cycles
This makes it ideal for applications like heating screens, filtration, and protective barriers.
2. What mesh sizes are available and what do they mean?
Answer:
The product is available in 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, and 100 mesh.
Mesh size refers to the number of openings per inch of the wire screen.
Smaller numbers (e.g., 10 mesh) have larger openings, allowing more flow of gas or liquid.
Larger numbers (e.g., 100 mesh) have finer openings for finer filtration or heat distribution.
3. What are the typical applications of Inconel 718 wire mesh?
Answer:
Inconel 718 wire mesh is widely used in:
Heating screens and elements for furnaces and industrial heaters
Filtration of corrosive or high-temperature fluids
Aerospace and chemical industry components
Protective shielding and reinforcement in high-temperature environments
4. What makes Inconel 718 suitable for high-temperature heating screens?
Answer:
Inconel 718 is ideal for heating screens because:
It maintains mechanical strength at high temperatures
Resists oxidation and corrosion in hot gases or liquids
Can handle thermal cycling without warping or cracking
Ensures long-term stability and safety in industrial heating applications
5. How is the quality of Inconel 718 wire mesh ensured?
Answer:
Quality control includes:
Verification of chemical composition to meet UNS N07718 standards
Tensile and hardness testing for mechanical performance
Dimensional inspection for mesh size, wire diameter, and uniformity
Surface inspection to prevent cracks, burrs, or corrosion
Packing and handling procedures to avoid deformation during shipping
This ensures the mesh performs reliably under demanding conditions.
