Woven wire cloth (also referred to as woven wire mesh) is utilized in so many different applications that it is difficult to identify a natural or man made product that is not associated in some way to wire cloth.
Typically, most wire cloth applications may be separated into one of two distinct groups of usage, inclusion or exclusion. In applications where "inclusion" is the objective, the opening between wires plays the primary role. In applications where "exclusion" is the objective, the wire is the key factor.
When the wire is of primary importance, the following factors are usually considered: |
Aggregate, Sand & Gravel
Woven wire mesh and space screens are used in washing, sizing and classification of aggregates, sand and gravel.
- Vibrating screen decks
- Grinding control of crusher feed
- Scalping of material
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Chemical Processing
Wire cloth and wire mesh is used in the processing of liquids and powders, including solvents and pharmaceuticals.
- Pressure and vacuum filters
- Fluid bed dryers
- Centrifuges
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Food Processing
Wire cloth, wire mesh and space cloth are used in the processing of cucumbers, corn, nuts, onions, pasta, potatoes, spices and many other food products.
- Screening and sieving
- Dust extraction
- Vacuum, pressure and belt press filters
- Centrifugal, gyratory and vibratory sifters
- Drying chambers and drying belts
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Water and Waste Treatment
Wire cloth and wire mesh are used in the treatment of municipal and industrial sludge and in water filtration.
- Belt press and cartridge filters
- Gravity separators
- Vacuum and pressure filters |