10 Things to Consider When Buying dutch weave wire mesh

Wire mesh is extremely versatile in its uses and can be manufactured to accommodate many different applications. Depending on your use, finding the right woven metal mesh or welded wire mesh for your project can be crucial. Check out this guide for tips on buying the best wire mesh the industry has to offer. Keep in mind, quality really does matter when it comes to working with wire mesh materials. 

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Find Your Mesh Specification

Wire cloth fabrication can be molded to fit a variety of specifications. Knowing some specifics of the application you’re using it for can be very helpful in making sure you get the right mesh for your project. One of the largest deciding factors is the need for strength and durability in its application. For instance, if you are looking to invest in woven metal mesh to assist in allergy-proofing your home, a single-layer of wire cloth over windows will cleanse the air while ensuring proper airflow.

In addition to choosing between a single layer of wire mesh or multiple layers, you must also consider the size and shape you are working with. For instance, when working to create a filter product through wire cloth fabrication, choosing a very fine wire will allow for the optimal level of filtration to be achieved. 

Understanding the mesh count, wire diameter and opening needed for your application is an important first step in making sure you find the wire mesh to fit your project. Additional tools can be used to help you find the right fit. For example, Lawrence Sintered Metals has a free wire mesh calculator that can help you determine what specifications you may need.

Choose Your Weave Type and Pattern

Once you have the basic specifications of the mesh you need, it may also prove beneficial to decide on your weave type and pattern. One of the main considerations in selecting a wire mesh is whether to select a woven or welded pattern. Woven mesh is more common overall because not all wires are suitable for welding.

Woven wire mesh—also sometimes referred to as woven wire cloth—is created by weaving wire strands in an over-under or under-over method to form different patterns with varying specifications. Some of the most common weave patterns for woven wire mesh are plain/square weave, rectangular weave, plain Dutch weave, twilled Dutch weave, and intercrimp weave. The weave pattern of mesh significantly influences what it can be used for. For example, plain square weaves are ideal for use in general-purpose applications, while Dutch weaves are more appropriate for use in air and liquid filtering applications.

Welded wire mesh is a sheet of metal wires arranged into a stable grid pattern, then welded at the intersections for durability. Welded wire mesh is cost-effective and highly customizable, with options for a range of materials, thicknesses, and grid patterns. Stainless steel is oftentimes the material used to create welded wire mesh, as it offers the highest performance, valued both for its strength and corrosion resistance. Applications that may call for stainless steel mesh for either functional or aesthetic purposes include filters for chemical and oil processing, air filtration, food service and medical filters and guards, and building facades.

Think About Your Application’s Conditions

When chosen correctly, wire mesh offers the strength and flexibility needed for its given application. It is important to select a material capable of withstanding the operating and environmental conditions. For example, in applications involving corrosive materials, stainless steel is a viable option. In general, stainless steel is one of the most—if not the most—commonly employed construction materials for wire mesh products. Typical alloys used include Type 304, 316, and 316L.

Do the Necessary Research

Contact us to discuss your requirements of dutch weave wire mesh. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Just as you would with any other project, doing the research before you start is imperative. We encourage all users of wire mesh, especially those new to the industry, to familiarize themselves with the products, their terminology, and users. In addition, know where you can save money in the process. For example, to receive the best SQFT price, purchase a full roll of material. Standard rolls measure 100 feet in length, and when purchasing in this quantity, there is no extra labor cost and no cut to size waste.

Lawrence Sintered Metals Offers High Quality, Affordable Wire Mesh

Once you have all of your specifications laid out, all you need to do is find a wire mesh products provider. Lawrence Sintered Metals offers a variety of wire mesh products in woven and welded form, in different alloys including plain steel, stainless steel and galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, brass, Monel, Alloy 20, and many more.

To initiate the industrial mesh buying process, you should reach out and supply the required mesh specification. This includes the length (rolled goods), dimensions (cut-to-size pieces), opening size, wire diameter, and weave pattern.

• Here's a complete list of what you will need to get started:
  
  Manufacturer name/trademark
  Nominal wire diameter
  Nominal aperture size
  Weight (when applicable)
  Weave pattern
  Alloy
  Dimensions
  Required tolerances
  Order quantity
  Product label/technical data (for repeat orders)
  
  

While you may not know every specification you need, the more information you supply, the better we will be able to identify if your order fits our scope of work and calculate the logistics required to produce the mesh. Additionally, if you can supply samples of the wire mesh specification you wish to purchase, it can be reverse-engineered and recreated.

You should also provide information that accurately illustrates how the mesh will be used. This allows us to properly understand your needs and deliver a solution that resolves your concerns.

After reviewing your specifications with our engineering team, a quote reflecting all aspects of the order will be sent. If you accept the quote, the final step will be to submit a purchase order.

It's at this point that your mesh will begin being fabricated, with order confirmations, tracking numbers, and fabrication updates being sent to you.

How is Industrial Woven Wire Delivered?

The way in which woven wire mesh is packaged will vary depending on the manufacturer. That said, rolls and cut-to-size pieces are most often shipped in custom pallets.
With rolls in particular,  lengths of 25 or 30 meters, with half lengths of 12.5 or 15 meters are standard. NOTE: These standard lengths are expected to fall within +/- 10% of the invoiced length.

It is important to remember that partial lengths are available. But a roll cannot consist of three pieces, and each roll must reach at least 2.5 meters.

The width of the roll must be greater than the nominal width, up to 2%.

Cut-to-size pieces, of course, are made to order based on the sides, lengths, radi, and angles set by the customer. Regardless of the form factor, woven wire will arrive with a label containing the following information:

• Supplier name/trademark
• Nominal wire diameter
• Nominal aperture size
• Weave pattern
• Material designation
• Size
• Order quantity
  
  

What Will You Recieve With Your Wire Mesh Order?

When your woven wire order arrives at your facility, you should, in most cases, also receive the associated inspection documentation. Based on the amount of testing you mesh underwent, you can expect:

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