Stainless Steel Plain Weave Mesh China Factory

 Stainless Steel Plain Weave Mesh

Anping CREMOTIVE Wire Mesh Products CO., LTD manufactures stainless steel plain weave mesh that fulfills a wide array of industrial, architectural, and filtration requirements. In a plain weave pattern—sometimes referred to as a tabby weave—each warp wire passes alternately over and under each weft wire, creating a simple crimp arrangement that offers uniform openings, balanced strength, and reliable performance.

Material Composition and Weave Structure

• Wire Quality: Plain weave mesh is produced using 304 or 316L stainless steel wire, selected for resistance to corrosion, temperature stability, and mechanical resilience. 304 grade meets general-purpose demands (food processing, architectural screening), while 316L provides enhanced resistance to chlorides and solvents for marine, chemical, or pharmaceutical environments.

• Wire Diameter and Aperture Ranges: Warp and weft wires maintain identical diameters, typically from 0.03 mm to 1.0 mm. Corresponding mesh openings range from 10 µm through 5 mm, enabling filtration tasks from sub-micron retention to heavy debris screening. Standard plain weave counts include 100 × 100 wires per inch (fine filtration) up to 10 × 10 wires per inch (coarse separation).

• Crimp Types: Depending on application requirements, plain weave mesh may be supplied in high-crimp, intermediate-crimp, or lock-crimp variants. High-crimp mesh ensures maximum open area and flexibility, while lock-crimp strengthens wire junctions for dimensional stability in demanding filter housings.

Production Process

1. Wire Drawing and Annealing: Raw stainless steel rod is cold-drawn through a series of diamond dies to achieve precise diameters within ±2 µm tolerance. Intermediate annealing cycles relieve work hardening and restore ductility, ensuring consistent crimping.

2. Weaving on Air-Jet Looms: Computerized air-jet looms maintain uniform tension on warp and weft wires. Automated double-crimp attachments secure each intersection, reducing wire migration and preserving opening size under differential pressure.

3. Surface Treatment: Following weaving, mesh panels undergo passivation per ASTM A967 standards. This process removes residual iron contamination and reestablishes the protective chromium oxide layer, minimizing corrosion initiation sites. Optional electropolishing can be applied to reduce surface roughness and facilitate cleaning in hygienic applications.

Key Applications

• Filtration & Separation:

• Liquid Filtration: Plain weave mesh serves as primary or secondary filters in water treatment, beverage clarification, and chemical processing. Fine-mesh variants remove particulates as small as 10 µm, protecting downstream membranes and pumps.

• Air Filtration: Vents, dust collectors, and HVAC systems utilize plain weave panels to trap dust and debris while allowing high airflow.

• Sieve Screens: In food processing and grain grading, plain weave mesh delivers consistent particle sizing and separation.

• Architectural & Decorative Uses:

• Sunshades & Cladding: Stainless steel plain weave offers controlled light transmission and airflow for building facades and shading systems.

• Interior Design: Mesh partitions, ceiling panels, and stair balustrades combine durability with a modern aesthetic.

• Industrial Support & Protection:

• Protective Guards: Machine guards and safety barriers benefit from balanced strength and visibility.

• Electroplating & Etching Fixtures: Mesh support provides uniform electrolyte flow and consistent plating thickness.

Quality Assurance and Customization
Anping CREMOTIVE adheres to an ISO 9001 quality management system, ensuring each plain weave mesh batch undergoes dimensional inspection (optical image analysis) and mechanical testing (tension and elongation measurements). Customers may specify:

• Panel Dimensions: Maximum roll widths of 2 m and lengths up to 50 m. Panels can be cut to size, framed, or edge-trimmed for ease of installation.

• Crimp Style: High-crimp for maximum open area, intermediate-crimp for balanced stability, or lock-crimp for applications requiring minimal wire shift.

• Surface Finish: Standard mill finish or optional electropolishing for hygienic environments.

• Packaging: Anti-rust paper, protective wrapping, and steel strapping ensure mesh arrives free from damage.

Through robust engineering, consistent manufacturing, and rigorous inspection, Anping CREMOTIVE’s stainless steel plain weave mesh provides reliable, long-term performance across diverse industry sectors.