Thermoplastic Mesh | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

Polyethylene Plastic

Polyester Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

Nylon Plastic

PTFE Plastic

PEEK Plastic

	Mesh Size Mesh Size

	Opening Size Opening Size

	Opening Width Opening Width

	Shape Shape

	Sheet and Bar
	Disc

	Form Form

Roll

Sheet

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Blue		Orange
	Green

	Construction Construction


Woven	Molded

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Wire Diameter Wire Diameter

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Open Area Open Area

16%
17%
21%
22%
24%
25%
28%
29%
30%
32%
34%
35%
36%
37%
38%
39%
41%
42%
43%
44%
45%
46%
47%
49%
50%
51%
52%
53%
55%
56%
59%
60%
61%

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Opening Length Opening Length

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Length Maximum Length

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	For Use With For Use With

Beverage

Food

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

FDA Compliant 21 CFR
175.105

FDA Compliant 21 CFR
175.300

FDA Compliant 21 CFR
177.1550

FDA Compliant 21 CFR
177.2415

FDA Compliant 21 CFR
177.1520

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Diameter Diameter

96 Products

About Wire Cloth and Plastic Mesh

Polyethylene Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

Use this stiff mesh to contain, reinforce, separate, or protect materials.

Polyethylene mesh is durable in cold weather and resists cracking.

Polypropylene mesh has good chemical and heat resistance.

To Order: Please specify length in 5-ft. increments up to the maximum length listed.

	Opening
Mesh Size	Lg.	Wd.	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	For Use Outdoors	Wd.	Max. Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
Polyethylene Plastic
0.75 × 0.75	1.25"	1.25"	Not Rated	0.07"	200°	Black	Yes	48"	50	0000000	000000
1 × 1	0.75"	0.75"	Not Rated	0.065"	200°	Black	Yes	48"	50	0000000	0000
2 × 2	0.5"	0.5"	Not Rated	0.065"	200°	Black	Yes	48"	50	0000000	0000
4 × 4	0.25"	0.25"	Not Rated	0.04"	200°	Black	Yes	48"	50	0000000	0000
8 × 8	0.125"	0.125"	Not Rated	0.025"	200°	Black	Yes	36"	50	0000000	0000
18 × 18	0.033"	0.054"	Not Rated	0.01"	200°	White	Yes	79"	300	0000000	0000
Polypropylene Plastic
3 × 3	0.27"	0.295"	Not Rated	0.11"	190°	White	No	48"	300	0000000	00000
3 × 3	0.27"	0.295"	Not Rated	0.11"	190°	White	No	60"	300	0000000	00000
3 × 3	0.3"	0.27"	Not Rated	0.047"	190°	White	No	48"	400	0000000	0000
5 × 7	0.16"	0.1"	Not Rated	0.038"	190°	White	No	44"	300	0000000	0000
6 × 7	0.1"	0.08"	Not Rated	0.055"	190°	White	No	44"	300	0000000	00000
11 × 15	0.08"	0.055"	Not Rated	0.014"	190°	White	No	53"	300	0000000	0000
13 × 16	0.05"	0.035"	Not Rated	0.025"	190°	White	No	48"	300	0000000	00000
25 × 28	0.03"	0.025"	Not Rated	0.014"	190°	White	No	44"	300	0000000	0000

Plastic Mesh

Made from nylon, this mesh is wear resistant. It has openings that meet an exact size tolerance, providing accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.

Nylon Plastic
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
8 × 8	0.0944"	55%	0.0335"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000
9 × 9	0.0787"	53%	0.0295"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
11 × 11	0.0669"	50%	0.0274"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
13 × 13	0.0551"	49%	0.024"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
17 × 17	0.0393"	44%	0.0203"	235°	White	43"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
20 × 20	0.0334"	46%	0.0159"	235°	White	42"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
25 × 25	0.0295"	52%	0.0114"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
30 × 30	0.0236"	51%	0.0096"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
31 × 31	0.0196"	38%	0.0124"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
36 × 36	0.0169"	38%	0.0107"	235°	White	59"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
50 × 50	0.0118"	34%	0.0085"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
58 × 58	0.0098"	34%	0.0071"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
61 × 61	0.0118"	51%	0.0048"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
104 × 104	0.0059"	38%	0.0037"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
127 × 127	0.0049"	39%	0.003"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
145 × 145	0.0039"	32%	0.003"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
168 × 168	0.0039"	47%	0.0018"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
193 × 193	0.0031"	37%	0.002"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
198 × 198	0.0035"	49%	0.0015"	235°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
307 × 307	0.002"	37%	0.0013"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
335 × 335	0.0015"	24%	0.0015"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	000000
371 × 371	0.0014"	28%	0.0013"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
376 × 376	0.0011"	17%	0.0016"	235°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	000000

Plastic Mesh Discs

Convenient for inline filtering, use these discs in pipe and tubing. Polyester has good strength in wet and dry conditions.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Polyester Plastic
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color		2 3/4" Dia.	3 5/8" Dia.	4" Dia.	4 9/16" Dia.
20 × 20	0.0331"	46%	0.0157"	300°	White	00000000	00000	00000	00000	00000
46 × 46	0.0148"	46%	0.0074"	300°	White	00000000	0000	0000	0000	0000
72 × 72	0.0091"	43%	0.0048"	300°	White	00000000	0000	0000	0000	0000
86 × 86	0.0056"	24%	0.003"	300°	White	00000000	0000	0000	0000	0000

Rigid High-Temperature Plastic Mesh

Contain, reinforce, separate, or protect materials with this stiff mesh. It is often used in ovens and dryers and can be used with food and beverages.

To Order: Please specify length in 5-ft. increments up to the maximum length listed.

Opening
Lg.	Wd.	Opening Size	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met	Wd.	Max. Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
PTFE Plastic
0.025"	0.005"	Not Rated	0.015"	500°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	12"	100	0000000	000000
0.045"	0.025"	Not Rated	0.014"	500°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	18"	100	0000000	00000
0.08"	0.025"	Not Rated	0.023"	500°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	18"	100	0000000	00000
0.15"	0.05"	Not Rated	0.06"	500°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	18"	100	0000000	00000
0.32"	0.14"	Not Rated	0.04"	500°	White	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	18"	100	0000000	00000

High-Temperature Plastic Mesh

This mesh is often used in ovens and dryers. Made with openings that meet an exact size tolerance, it provides accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications. It can be used with food and beverages.

PEEK Plastic
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	Specifications Met	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
86 × 86	0.0086"	56%	0.0015"	475°	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2415	48"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	0000000
356 × 356	0.0014"	22%	0.0028"	475°	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2415	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	000000

UV-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Use in outdoor applications—this vinyl-coated mesh resists UV light and mildew. It’s often used to sift particles like sand and salt. Polyester has good strength.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Vinyl-Coated Polyester Plastic
Color	Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	For Use Outdoors	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Black	11 × 11	0.0625"	50%	0.016"	160°	Yes	72"	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	00000
Blue	11 × 11	0.0625"	50%	0.016"	160°	Yes	72"	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
Green	11 × 11	0.0625"	50%	0.016"	160°	Yes	72"	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
Orange	11 × 11	0.0625"	50%	0.016"	160°	Yes	72"	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000
White	11 × 11	0.0625"	50%	0.016"	160°	Yes	72"	1, 5, 10, 50	00000000	0000

Chemical-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Use this polypropylene mesh with acetone, citric acid, and ethyl alcohol. Made with openings that meet an exact size tolerance, this mesh provides accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.

Mesh that is FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 can be used with food and beverages.

Polypropylene Plastic
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	Specifications Met	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
6 × 6	0.1323"	60%	0.0394"	190°	White	__	57"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000
7 × 7	0.0945"	50%	0.0394"	190°	White	__	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
9 × 9	0.0787"	51%	0.0315"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	00000
10 × 10	0.0661"	46%	0.0315"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	000000	00000
14 × 14	0.0469"	42%	0.0236"	190°	White	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	58"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
17 × 17	0.0394"	45%	0.0197"	190°	White	__	58"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
20 × 20	0.0331"	45%	0.0173"	190°	White	__	57"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	000000	00000
23 × 23	0.028"	41%	0.0173"	190°	White	__	55"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	000000	00000
31 × 31	0.0197"	36%	0.0134"	190°	White	__	56"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	000000	00000
35 × 35	0.0165"	30%	0.0134"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	000000	00000
43 × 43	0.0159"	41%	0.0091"	190°	White	__	44"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
51 × 51	0.0117"	35%	0.0085"	190°	White	__	57"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	000000	00000
56 × 56	0.0098"	29%	0.0085"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
69 × 69	0.0083"	32%	0.0065"	190°	White	__	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
76 × 76	0.007"	29%	0.0065"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
98 × 98	0.0059"	34%	0.0043"	190°	White	__	55"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
110 × 110	0.0049"	30%	0.0042"	190°	White	__	54"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
121 × 121	0.0041"	25%	0.0065"	190°	White	__	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000

Moisture-Resistant Plastic Mesh

Even when wet, this polyester mesh stays strong. Made with openings that meet an exact size tolerance, this mesh provides accurate, consistent results in filtering and sifting applications.

Polyester Plastic
Mesh Size	Opening Size	Open Area	Wire Dia.	Max. Temp., °F	Color	Wd.	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
8 × 8	0.0937"	53%	0.0354"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	000000
9 × 9	0.0787"	51%	0.0315"	300°	White	62"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
11 × 11	0.0709"	61%	0.0197"	300°	White	43"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
13 × 13	0.0555"	49%	0.0236"	300°	White	62"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
15 × 15	0.052"	59%	0.0157"	300°	White	43"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
17 × 17	0.0394"	45%	0.0197"	300°	White	57"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
20 × 20	0.0331"	46%	0.0157"	300°	White	56"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
27 × 27	0.0264"	52%	0.0102"	300°	White	62"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
34 × 34	0.0209"	50%	0.0087"	300°	White	53"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
42 × 42	0.0138"	34%	0.0098"	300°	White	62"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	00000
46 × 46	0.0148"	46%	0.0074"	300°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
51 × 51	0.0118"	36%	0.0081"	300°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
66 × 66	0.0104"	47%	0.0047"	300°	White	45"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	0000000	00000
71 × 71	0.0083"	35%	0.0058"	300°	White	60"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
109 × 109	0.0059"	41%	0.0034"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
122 × 122	0.0047"	34%	0.0035"	300°	White	60"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
145 × 145	0.0039"	32%	0.003"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
198 × 198	0.0029"	34%	0.0021"	300°	White	59"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
231 × 231	0.0021"	24%	0.0022"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	00000
320 × 320	0.0016"	25%	0.0016"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
351 × 351	0.0013"	21%	0.0016"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50	0000000	00000
371 × 371	0.0011"	16%	0.0017"	300°	White	40"	1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20	0000000	000000

Plastic Mesh Sample Packs

Keep a convenient range of mesh sizes on hand.

Polypropylene Plastic
Mesh Size	No. of Pieces	Wd.	Lg.	Max. Temp., °F	Color		Each
6 × 6, 9 × 9, 10 × 10, 14 × 14, 17 × 17, 20 × 20	6	12"	12"	190°	White	00000000	0000000
23 × 23, 31 × 31, 35 × 35, 41 × 41, 43 × 43, 51 × 51	6	12"	12"	190°	White	00000000	000000
56 × 56, 69 × 69, 76 × 76, 98 × 98, 110 × 110, 121 × 121	6	12"	12"	190°	White	00000000	000000

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