Charcoal Aluminum Insect Screen is an aluminium alloy woven wire cloth with charcoal finish offering superior durability and high visibility. Unlike bright aluminum insect screen, the specialized charcoal black finish has a coating absorbing light and significantly reducing glare.
Also known as Black Aluminum Screen:
While "Charcoal" is the industry standard for a dark grey glare-reducing finish for aluminum insect screen, "Black" is often used interchangeably in general commodity description for this type of aluminum insect mesh.
Materials & Features
Material: High-grade aluminum alloy wire with lightweight strength and long-term corrosion resistance.
Electro-deposition coating: The consistent dark charcoal finish offers anti-glare properties and high visibilities.
Standard and precise woven wire mesh: Precise rectangular pattern to effectively block insects without obstructing airflow.
Weatherproof Durability: Charcoal finish against rust and environmental wear, better than standard fiberglass insect screens.
Uses: Charcoal Aluminum Insect Screen is primarily used for commercial and residential window and door screens.
18x16 mesh charcoal aluminium window screen
Supplied in rolls.
Roll size: 18.00"W x 1,000' L ( allowence: .065")
Edge type: Tuck selvage for both edges
Packing: Paper wrap rolls, 5 rolls per skid (shrink wrap skid)
Finish: Coated with a rich charcoal finish in electrodeposition paint system
Edge details:
Charcoal aluminum screen cloth specifications:
| Color | Misc. | Mesh Size | Wire Diameter | Roll Width (inches) | Roll Width (MM) | Width Tolerance (inches) | Width Tolerance (MM) | Roll Length (LF) | Roll Length (M) |
| Charcoal | Tucked Edges | 16 x 18 | 0.011 | 12.00 | 304.8 | +/- .0625 | +/- 1.587 | 1,000 | 305 |
| Charcoal | Tucked Edges | 16 x 18 | 0.011 | 16.00 | 406.4 | +/- .0625 | +/- 1.587 | 1,000 | 305 |
| Charcoal | Tucked Edges | 16 x 18 | 0.011 | 18.00 | 457.2 | +/- .0625 | +/- 1.587 | 1,000 | 305 |
| Charcoal | Tucked Edges | 16 x 18 | 0.011 | 22.225 | 564.515 | +/- .0625 | +/- 1.587 | 1,000 | 305 |
Aluminum Screen, PK CCL Epoxy Coated:
Roll of charcoal aluminum screening 72 inches x 25 feet
| Technical Details | |
| Aluminum Screen, CCL ( Charcoal ) Epoxy | |
| Mesh (ends/inch) | |
| a) Warp | 18 +/-1 |
| b) Fill | 16 +/-1 |
| Wire Diameter (in.) | .009 - .010 |
| Tensile Strength (ksi) | 45ksi - 60ksi |
| % Elongation | 1% - 10% |
| Stiffness (mg) | |
| a) Warp | 2500 - 4000 |
| b) Fill | 2000 - 3500 |
| Mesh Weight (oz/yd sq) | 4.5 - 6.0 |
| Openness (%) | 67.00 - 72.00 |
| Fabric Thickness (in.) | .021 - .025 |
| Roll Core Diameter (in.) | 3 |
| Linear Feet per roll | 950 - 1050 |
| Roll Width (in.) | 39.5 - 40 |
How to Choose: Charcoal Aluminum Insect Screen, or Epoxy Coated Aluminum Window Screen
Electro-deposition coating process/ compare with epoxy coating:
Charcoal finish is typically an electro-deposition coating, not epoxy coating.
The finish is a durable, glare-reducing architectural coating applied via electro-deposition or specialized painting to enhance visibility and weather resistance.
| Feature | Charcoal Aluminum Insect Screen | Epoxy Coated Aluminum Insect Screen |
| Primary Purpose | Glare reduction and visibility. | Superior corrosion protection and durability. |
| Coating Process | Often electro-deposition or architectural painting. | Thermal application of epoxy resin powder. |
| Finish Texture | Generally smoother and more matte. | Can be slightly thicker or "plastic-like" in feel. |
| Visibility | Specifically engineered to be "invisible" from indoors. | Good visibility, though the thicker coating may be more noticeable. |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent for standard residential use. | Higher resistance to salt air and chemical exposure. |
| Typical Colors | Specifically charcoal grey/dark grey. | Available in charcoal, black, silver, and custom colors. |
