Stainless Steel Tabby Weave Mesh Manufacturer

Stainless Steel Tabby Weave Mesh

Tabby weave mesh—sometimes called flattened‑intersection or crimped plain weave mesh—offers enhanced rigidity and abrasion resistance compared to standard plain weave. At Anping CREMOTIVE, we manufacture tabby weave by first bead‑crimping each wire at crossover points, then weaving them in a one‑over, one‑under pattern. This interlocking crimp secures wire intersections, preventing slippage under high‑velocity flows or mechanical agitation.

Manufacturing Process

1. Wire Crimping: Wires are fed through precision crimping stations where grooves compress and flatten the wire at fixed intervals.

2. Weaving: Crimped wires are woven on industrial looms, with warp and weft wires locked at each intersection.

3. Annealing & Passivation: As with plain weave, panels are annealed to relieve stresses, then pickled and passivated to form a stable, corrosion‑resistant surface.

Key Performance Features

• Increased Aperture Stability: Crimped intersections reduce wire movement, maintaining precise openings under vibration and pulsation.

• Higher Open‑Area Ratios: Compared to un‑crimped plain weave of the same gauge, tabby weave can offer up to 10 % more open area.

• Improved Wear Resistance: The flattened crimps distribute contact stresses, extending mesh life in abrasive slurry applications.

Typical Applications

• Mining & Mineral Processing: Slurries containing sand, ore fines, and other abrasive solids. Tabby weave screens act as dewatering panels in centrifuges or vibrating screens.

• Hydraulic Filtration: High‑pressure oil and coolant filtration, where stable apertures ensure consistent removal of metal chips and particulate debris.

• Food & Beverage Processing: Rinsing and draining conveyors in fruit and vegetable lines, where the mesh must withstand mechanical scrubbing and caustic washdowns.

Customization & Support
We supply tabby weave mesh in widths up to 1.5 m and unlimited lengths by roll, with optional reinforcement strips or framing. In‑house testing includes aperture measurement via optical image analysis and abrasion tests under ASTM G65 protocols.

Maintenance Guidelines
Periodic inspection focuses on crimp integrity and wire wear. Cleaning methods include high‑pressure spray, chemical soak, or ultrasonic baths. In abrasive services, mesh life often extends beyond 18 months, significantly reducing downtime and replacement costs versus plain weave alternatives.

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