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Woven mesh is a versatile material that, thanks to its unique properties, is increasingly being used in advanced energy applications. These include hydrogen production, batteries, fuel cells and Stirling engines. The use of woven mesh in these technologies offers both technological and economic advantages, including improved efficiency, durability and performance.

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Material types

Stainless steel:AISI 304, various

Nickel:Various

Other materials:Upon request

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Sustainability and advantages

Woven mesh offers significant advantages in terms of durability and reliability. The material has a long service life and remains stable even at high temperatures and pressures, such as in applications within power plants and hydrogen production. In addition, the mesh is mechanically more robust than polymers and more resistant to extreme conditions, including high temperatures, pressure and chemical exposure. Furthermore, metal mesh solutions are fully recyclable and circular, contributing to more sustainable use within energy and heating systems.

Applications and products

Applications:

  • Hydrogen production: Woven mesh is used as electrode material or to support catalysts in electrolysis, with high electrical conductivity and maximum surface area for gas development.
  • Batteries: In lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, woven mesh acts as a current collector or separator/structural support for longer life and higher energy density.
  • Fuel cells: Woven mesh supports electrodes or acts as a gas diffusion layer.
  • Stirling engines: The mesh promotes rapid heat exchange in heat exchangers and regenerators, improving efficiency in applications such as renewable energy and cryogenic cooling.
  • Heat pumps: Woven mesh is used as a heat exchanger, with gas pushed through the mesh for energy transfer without harmful refrigerants.
  • Power plants: Application in thermal, nuclear and hydrogen power plants to improve heat exchangers and filtration systems.
  • Wind, solar and hydroelectric power plants: The mesh is used for air and gas filtration in turbines and other systems within renewable energy production.
  • Hydrogen production and distribution: Woven mesh is used for hydrogen separation and gas diffusion, for efficient separation of hydrogen and other gases.

Product options, but not limited to:

  • Stainless steel and heat-resistant alloys: Woven mesh made from stainless steel, nickel, copper and aluminium alloys offers excellent temperature and corrosion resistance.
  • Fine or sintered metal mesh: For high precision and reliable operation in energy and filtration systems.
  • High dimensional stability structural mesh: Provides stability and long service life in applications such as heat exchangers and cooling systems.

Specific applications of energy technology

  • Filters for cooling and process water: Woven mesh helps remove contaminants in filter systems for cooling and process water.
  • Air and gas filtration in turbines: In power stations to protect turbines from dirt and contaminants.
  • Protective mesh around sensitive installations: Protects sensitive components in energy installations from damage caused by dirt or contaminants.
  • EMI shielding and heat conduction: Woven mesh acts as EMI shielding and aids heat conduction in energy and communication systems.
  • Support in heat exchangers: Woven mesh provides stability in heat exchangers under extreme temperatures and pressures.
  • Metal mesh as a structural core in batteries and fuel cells: Improves the efficiency of energy production and storage.
  • Multifunctional mesh that cools, conducts and protects: The mesh provides cooling, heat conduction and protection, ideal for modular energy storage systems.
  • Flow-optimising structures: Improves flow optimisation in energy storage systems and transport networks for increased efficiency.

If what you need is not listed among the applications or specifications, don’t worry. This is just a selection of the possibilities. Challenge us, because we are happy to take on the challenge with you! Whatever you have in mind, we can weave it!