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Premium stainless steel wire meshes for the most demanding applications
The very best sieving meshes successfully possibilities, backed up by our leading edge
combine all the following: technology. Our extensive range of standard
meshes in aperture sizes from 0.020 – 16mm
• Top quality materials have been developed based on decades
• Innovative design of experience operating in the most diverse
• Decades of experience and widely acknow market sectors. We process premium materials –
ledged understanding of development, predominantly stainless steel – using in-house
production techniques and applications designed weaving looms and equipment.
• State of the art looms and equipment
• Consistently high levels of quality control
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BOPP Sieving meshes – distinctive quality features
BOPP sieving meshes are recognised world
wide and sought after for their outstanding
properties:
• Extremely high weaving accuracy, evenness • E ase of processing, i.e. flatness, no twist
and definition • E xceptional physical characteristics in
• Advanced strength and inherent rigidity comparison with synthetic meshes
• Superior levels of thermal and corrosion • R egular stretching properties when
resistance tensioned
• Resistance to humidity and static loading • T otal reproducibility in all areas
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5 10 15 20 % Elongation
Important Definitions for Sieving Meshes
Warp/weft
The longitudinal direction of a mesh wire is the most challenging requirements in terms of
the warp, the transverse direction is the weft. diameter tolerances, yield strength and wire
Only stainless steel wires are used, which meet surface.
Aperture (w),
Wire diameter (d)
Square woven wire meshes are defined by the thickness of the wire before weaving. This
aperture and wire diameter. The aperture (w) measurement may alter slightly during the
describes the distance between two warp or weaving process.
weft wires. The wire diameter (d) describes
Mesh Count
( )
w 2
apertures as a percentage of the mesh surface. Mesh Open Area Ao = x 100%
w+d
Materials
Our main material is stainless steel to DIN Other specifications are available in chrome
1.4301 (AISI 304) or DIN 1.4401 (AIS 316). steel to DIN 1.4016 (AISI 430).
Aperture size
This is decided by the size of the particles to Where the sieved product is subject to narrow
be separated. BOPP-SI meshes are available tolerances, the production tolerances of the
as standard in aperture sizes from 16mm to wire mesh should also be taken into consider
20 microns (0.020mm), to ISO 4783 standard. ation.
Wire diameter
The choice of wire diameter is influenced within a given surface area. This increases
by a range of factors. The thicker the wire, flow as well as efficiency in relation to the
the stronger and more abrasion resistant open area of the sieve. Flow increases
the mesh, and the longer the life expectancy because the particles have more room to pass
of the sieve. However, thicker wires also through the sieve. Efficiency increases as,
reduce the open area and therefore the given the same sieving area and sieving time,
flow. more apertures are available through which
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particles may pass.
For each given aperture size, a reduced wire
diameter increases the number of apertures
Open area Mesh type Apertures In many cases, the optimum specification is
> 60 % extra light 0.560 – 16 best identified through trials. As the open
area directly or indirectly affects flow and
48 – 60 % light 0.212 – 5
efficiency as well as the life expectancy, these
36 – 48 % standard 0.038 – 2
are detailed in the tables on the following
< 36 % heavy 0.020 – 0.600
pages.
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy is a key issue for economical indicates that mechanically, a sieve should last could lie with the mesh, tensioning processes,
sieving and sizing. Correct tensioning and for 500 to 600 working hours. If this is not the equipment design, the machine itself or the
positioning of the sieve are important prere case, it is well worth examining the reasons product being sieved.
quisites for optimum achievement. Experience carefully. The causes of shorter life cycles
Tensioning
The minimum tension values given in the exploit the potential of the equipment, a cycles. The finer the mesh, the more critical the
tables are for guidance only. Correctly quick adjustment of the tension value after tension.
tensioned sieves will achieve good life cycles each task can be valuable. Correct, evenly
on most sieving machines. In order to fully tensioned sieves can achieve exceptional life
Experience has shown the value of 1. Take the mesh to the required tension step
the following recommendations: by step. Alternate tension increases in warp
and weft directions, always beginning with
warp.
Sieve blockages...
Particle size distribution impacts on quality • B OPP test sieve meshes deliver precise and
and the properties of solids. A consistent reproducible test results
grain size guarantees consistent product • Our entire range of test sieve meshes complies
quality. For this reason, total control over with ISO 3310-1 standards.
grain size is essential. •O n request, we can supply test sieve meshes
complete with inspection document and
aperture size certification
The BOPP mesh counter can be used to identify Important note: The mesh counter only
product from 20 to 635 mesh. gives the number of apertures over a
Key advantages: given distance. It is therefore essential to
• Exceptionally precise assessment using 50x monitor the regularity of the apertures.
magnification with good depth of field, grid
and measuring scale integrated into the lens
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• Robust construction
ISO 2194 Wire screens and plate screens for ISO 4783 Industrial wire screens and woven ISO 9044 Industrial woven wire cloth – Tech
industrial purposes – Nominal sizes wire cloth – Guide to the choice nical requirements and testing.
of apertures. of aperture size and wire diameter ISO 565 Test sieves – Woven metal wire
ISO 4782 Metal wire for industrial screens combinations. cloth and perforated plate – No
and woven wire cloth. Part 1: Generalities minal size of apertures.
Part 2: Preferred combinations ISO 3310-1 Test sieves – Technical require
for woven wire cloth ments and testing.
Aperture Wire Maximum Mesh* Open Area No. of Apertures Weight** Min.
Size Diameter Tolerance (K=twilled weave) recommended
aperture Screen
Tension
w d Y Ao per per
mm mm % % cm2 in2 kg/m2 N/cm
* True mesh count, in brackets approximate mesh count ** Calculated with a density 7,85 kg/dm3 for stainless steel
BOPP SI Wire cloth for sieving and sizing
BOPP SI Specifications
Aperture Wire Maximum Mesh* Open Area No. of Apertures Weight** Min.
Size Diameter Tolerance (K=twilled weave) recommended
aperture Screen
Tension
w d Y Ao per per
mm mm % % cm2 in2 kg/m2 N/cm
Aperture Wire Maximum Mesh* Open Area No. of Apertures Weight** Min.
Size Diameter Tolerance (K=twilled weave) recommended
aperture Screen
Tension
w d Y Ao per per
mm mm % % cm2 in2 kg/m2 N/cm
BOPP SI Specifications
Aperture Wire Maximum Mesh* Open Area No. of Apertures Weight** Min.
Size Diameter Tolerance (K=twilled weave) recommended
aperture Screen
Tension
w d Y Ao per per
mm mm % % cm2 in2 kg/m2 N/cm
Aperture Wire Maximum Mesh* Open Area No. of Apertures Weight** Min.
Size Diameter Tolerance (K=twilled weave) recommended
aperture Screen
Tension
w d Y Ao per per
mm mm % % cm2 in2 kg/m2 N/cm
* True mesh count, in brackets approximate mesh count ** Calculated with a density 7,85 kg/dm3 for stainless steel
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