Woven Wire Mesh Weave Types
Weaving is everything when it comes to stainless and industrial wire cloth with woven wire mesh and wire mesh panels. The weave is what determines how the wire cloth can be used and in what capacity. With that in mind, here is a list of the types of weaves to choose from when purchasing wire cloth-related products. Pre-Crimp Weaves First, let’s take a look at the pre-crimp weaves. These weaves are typically used for wire and space cloth that is more on the coarse side. The following is an overview of the three different types: Pre-Crimp – Generally speaking, to add strength and rigidity to the wire cloth, pre-crimp weaves are crimped (or folded so the wires have small folds or ridges) before they are weaved. This makes it possible for the warp and shute wires to rest securely and prevent unnecessary movement. Lock Crimp – Another type of pre-crimp weave is the lock crimp. This type of weave uses the grooves left from the crimping process to literally lock the weaves together at