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ELKO Filtering | Tuesday, December 17, 2019 |
There really is no simple answer to the question of what is better between woven mesh and bound mesh. A more important question that you should ask before choosing one over the other is what you need to wire mesh for. Each type of metal cloth has its own strengths and weaknesses, which depend on the manufacturing process. Perhaps understanding the intrinsic differences that exist between these two types of polyester mesh is the first step in choosing the right one for your needs.
THE WOVEN WIRE MESH
Woven wire mesh has been in use since the 18th century. The benefits that come from woven wire mesh are countless. This is why its popularity hasn't dropped, despite the introduction of mechanically engineered products. Today, woven cloth is made from a wide array of metals, including stainless steel, brass, copper, and other aluminum alloys. There are even some woven metal fabrics which are made from materials such as molybdenum and tungsten. There are several weaving techniques applied in the current market. These include fire cloth weave, twill weave, and pre-crimp weave among others. Woven mesh fabrics are very flexible in nature. This makes them ideal for applications such as small containers and ultrasonic devices.
The only challenge which you will face when trying to work with woven mesh is that it is not as strong as the mechanically bound mesh. Its lack of tensile and structural strength limits the number of applications that it can be comfortably used for.
THE WELDED CLOTH WIRE MESH
This is the more recent of the two metal fabric types. It was developed purely out of the need to simplify the process of creating wire mesh fabric. Unlike the woven mesh, the welded cloth is joined at every intersection between the wires using welding. This creates a stronger metallic fabric. The strength of the fabric also means that it can hold on to form easier than the woven fabric. The welded cloth is, therefore, more efficient in holding lids in place, when compared to the woven cloth. It is also made with heavy loads, which makes it more efficient as a protective barrier in several applications. It is possible to galvanize welded cloth, which makes it stronger and increases its resistance to corrosion.
More time and labor is involved in the creation of welded mesh because all the minute intersections have to be welded together. As a result, the material is often costlier than a polyester mesh.
As mentioned, both woven and welded meshes have their strengths and their weaknesses. Picking the right fabric ensures the mesh serves you efficiently and for longer. It is upon you to compare their pros and cons and decide on the polyester mesh type that best serves your purpose.