What is Inconel mesh used for?

Inconel mesh, made from nickel-chromium-based superalloys, is widely used in various industries due to its exceptional properties, including high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and strength. We produce high quality Inconel mesh according to customer’s requirements. Here are some common applications of Inconel mesh:

1. Aerospace Industry

• Gas Turbine Components: Used in jet engines and gas turbines for components like combustion liners, afterburners, and exhaust systems due to its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and oxidative environments.
• Heat Shields: Provides thermal protection in high-temperature areas of aircraft and spacecraft.

2. Chemical Processing

• Filtration Systems: Used in filters for corrosive chemicals, acids, and alkalis due to its excellent corrosion resistance.
• Reactor Components: Employed in reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems that handle aggressive chemicals.

3. Power Generation

• Nuclear Reactors: Used in nuclear power plants for components like fuel element spacers and control rod components due to its resistance to radiation and high temperatures.
• Gas and Steam Turbines: Utilized in turbine blades, seals, and other high-temperature parts.

4. Marine Industry

• Offshore Platforms: Used in seawater handling systems, heat exchangers, and other components exposed to corrosive marine environments.
• Desalination Plants: Employed in filtration and evaporation systems due to its resistance to saltwater corrosion.

5. Automotive Industry

• Exhaust Systems: Used in high-performance and racing vehicles for exhaust systems and catalytic converters due to its heat resistance and durability.
• Turbochargers: Utilized in turbocharger components that operate at high temperatures.

6. Industrial Furnaces

• Heat Treatment Baskets: Used in heat treatment processes for holding parts during annealing, brazing, and sintering.
• Burner Components: Employed in burners and flame holders due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and thermal cycling.

7. Medical Industry

• Surgical Instruments: Used in high-temperature sterilization processes and in the manufacture of surgical instruments.
• Implants: Occasionally used in medical implants due to its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.

8. Environmental Protection

• Pollution Control: Used in filtration systems for controlling emissions and capturing particulate matter in industrial exhausts.
• Waste Incineration: Employed in filters and components of waste incineration plants due to its resistance to high temperatures and corrosive gases.

9. Research and Development

• High-Temperature Experiments: Used in laboratory settings for experiments involving high temperatures and corrosive environments.
• Prototyping: Utilized in the development of new materials and components that require high strength and resistance to extreme conditions.

10. Electronics

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in components that require high purity and resistance to corrosive gases and high temperatures.
• Vacuum Furnaces: Employed in vacuum furnace components due to its ability to maintain integrity under high temperatures and vacuum conditions.

Inconel mesh‘s versatility and robust properties make it an essential material in many high-performance and demanding applications across various industries.