Filter cloth, or screen cloth, is a type of wire mesh used for filtration and straining. A wide range of weave styles are possible, and these are used depending on their suitability to different applications. The most commonly found are plain woven, twill woven or Dutch woven wire mesh. Most basic filtering applications will use a simple square mesh such as plain woven; this is the most commonly manufactured type of screen cloth.
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Langley Wire Cloth Products, Inc.Collierville, TN 800-664-0748 At Langley Wire Cloth Products, this quality company knows how to get your upcoming screen cloth order to your exact specifications. Beginning with a drawing, sketch, sample or product description, along with required quantities, we will provide you with a timely quotation. The most dependable source for all your needs, Langley is the company to call for your next order!
Universal Wire Cloth CompanyMorrisville, PA 888-892-6374 At Universal Wire Cloth Company our commitment to excellence extends to both the products we offer and the support behind them. When it comes to screen cloth we want to make sure the product you receive is the best available in the industry. Please allow one of our friendly sales executives to be of service to you. Call or visit our website today to get started!
Yankee Wire Cloth Products, Inc.West Lafayette, OH 866-850-9262 Since 1963, Yankee Wire Cloth Products has specialized in the design and custom manufacture of perforated metal, wire cloth, and expanded metal filters and strainers for industrial, commercial, and maritime applications. Available materials include aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, galvanized steel, monel, stainless, and other exotic materials available upon request.
Global Wire ClothTulsa, OK 888-594-9989 Here at Global Wire Cloth, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we are an innovative manufacturer ready to fulfill your needs. We have the perfect solution for your upcoming screen cloth order. For cost-effective pricing and the highest quality in the industry, call Global Wire Cloth. Contact us today to find out more about our extensive product line and services.
Cleveland Wire Cloth & Manufacturing CompanyCleveland, OH 800-321-3234 Cleveland Wire Cloth and Manufacturing Company realizes that screen cloth is an essential commodity of almost every American industry. For this reason we offer a complete range of openings woven to close tolerances from any ductile metal or alloy that can be drawn into wire. For all of your various needs, call Cleveland Wire, we have the solution for you.
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Also known as wire cloth, screen cloth can be manufactured with different diameters of wire and with weave openings determined by the specifications of the intended application and can being used for filtering very fine substances as well as heavy duty screens able to bear large loads. Metal filter screens are typically used for separating solids from each other according to particle size and for clear filtration of liquids and slurries. Industries such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, water purification, refrigeration, metalworking, gas separation, the automotive and aerospace make wide use of hardware cloth, as do many other industrial sectors. Different types of screens constructed using screen cloth include shaker or vibrating screens for sifting and sizing, baskets, liners and separator rings. There are a number of variables to decide upon in the manufacturing of wire cloth such as mesh count, wire diameter of both warp and weft wires and weave style. Mesh count refers to the size of the openings in the weave, the higher the mesh count of a certain cloth, the smaller the opening, allowing the mesh to be used to filter fine materials. Wire diameter and weave style will also affect the straining quality of a wire screen.
Twilled Dutch weaves are a common choice for filter/screen cloths as they offer greater strength and can filter extremely fine materials due to the complexity of the weave and its ability to create small openings. Material choice is another factor that will be determined based on the usage of the screen. Metals are chosen based on their resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and heat. For applications such as food processing or pharmaceutical, stainless steel will be used to construct the wires as it is corrosion resistant and easily cleaned, allowing for sterile processing. Aluminum will be used in lightweight filtering applications while brass, copper, bronze and steel can all be used for more robust purposes. Metal filter cloths do not typically deteriorate during filtering and so are a long lasting process component.