Woven Wire Cloth Selection
Assistance
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| Wire cloth (also referred to as wire mesh) is
generally defined by either the "Mesh Count" or "Opening" |
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Specify: |
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Mesh Count
Clear Opening |
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Mesh |
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The wire "mesh" count is the number of
wires per lineal inch or the number of openings per linear inch. |
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Opening |
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The wire "opening" is the distance (clear
space) between two parallel adjacent wires. |
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Specify: |
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Wire Diameter |
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| The wire diameter has a direct proportional
relationship between mesh strength and the percentage of open area. |
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| As the wire diameter increases, strength increases
and open area decreases. |
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| As the wire diameter decreases, the open area
increases and the strength decreases. |
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Greater strength
improves screen life. |
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Greater open area improves screen throughput. |
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| The pull down menu in the material field contains several different types of
materials that are most frequently utilized in the production of wire cloth. |
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| In most cases the following will apply: |
| Aggregate, Stone, Coal, Ore or any abrasive product
is efficiently screened or processed with High Carbon Steel or Oil Tempered Steel. The use of oil tempered steel is not recommended for
applications involving severe impact or shock loading characteristics. |
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| Cosmetics, Inks, Pigments, Powders and most non
corrosive liquids are typically screened with T-304 stainless steel. |
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| Food Products intended for human consumption should
be processed using food grade stainless steel, typically T-304 or T-316. |
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| Roll Length |
| The standard woven wire roll length is 100'
although shorter or longer rolls can be provided. |
| If you prefer, wire cloth can be provided in panels
rather than in roll form. Panels may be produced by cutting existing roll stock to the
desired length or cut to length during the weaving process. |
| Please indicate the desired roll or panel length.
Any critical tolerances should be specified in the "Comments" text box. |
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| Roll Width |
| Standard roll widths are 24" 36" 40"
48" and 60". |
| Wider specifications may be woven to order. |
| Narrower specifications may be slit directly on the
loom or as a secondary operation from existing roll stock. |
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| Edge Condition |
| When necessary, smooth selvage edges can be
provided at additional cost. The most popular selvage is "looped" although
brushed, feathered, plastic coated or welded edge treatments are available by order. |
| Normal raw (slit) edges will be provided unless
otherwise specified. |
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