Wire Cloth
Wire cloth consists of an arrangement of interlocking metal wires with evenly spaced, uniform openings between. Wire cloth is typically classified according to weave types, such as plain square, twill square, plain Dutch and twill Dutch. Another important factor affecting the performance of a particular wire cloth is its mesh count, or the open area between wires.
There are many uses for wire cloth. For example, it is often used as a tool for straining, filtering, protecting, and other uses. First, wire cloth can be easily shaped into the required shape. Also, wire cloth features high strength and temperature resistance, in addition to a long service life. Wire cloth tends to resist deterioration and is very environmentally-friendly.
Wire cloth can be made from a number of different metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and steel. Brass and bronze wire cloth are used primarily for their decorative properties in homes. Aluminum cloth, because of its light weight and durability, is most often used in filters and air vents. Wire cloth is also available with different cloth shapes including the hexagon ("chicken wire") shape as well as simple square and rectangle shapes.
Galvanized cloth, also known as hardware cloth, is another of the most commonly used types of wire cloth. The galvanization process protects the cloth from rust and the elements, making this type of cloth ideal for fish traps, screen door guards, tree guards, and animal control.