Atomizer inhalers are life-saving devices that deliver various medications into the lungs. They make respiratory conditions, such as asthma, easier to manage when used as recommended.
While the medicine is the most important aspect of these inhalers, you must be mindful of the unsung hero that helps deliver the medicine - woven wire mesh. This critical component is key when atomizing the medication, facilitating effective absorption in the respiratory system.
For over 150 years, W.S. Tyler has been dedicated to weaving wire mesh solutions that deliver best-in-class performance to hundreds of applications, including atomizer inhalers.
In this article, we'll explore woven wire mesh and how it benefits the atomization process of inhalers. You will learn:
- What an atomizer inhaler is
- What woven wire mesh is
- The functions of woven wire mesh when integrated into an atomizer inhaler
- How woven wire mesh benefits the atomization process
- What an edged wire mesh component is
What Is an Atomizer Inhaler?
An atomizer inhaler is a device that allows liquid medication to be inhaled into the lungs by converting it into a mist or aerosol. It utilizes a small woven wire mesh that breaks the liquid into tiny droplets.
This mist then allows for a targeted delivery of medication to the user's respiratory system.
What Is Woven Wire Mesh?
Woven wire mesh is a versatile material fabricated using metal wires that become interwoven after undergoing methodical weaving techniques. Outfitted with uniform pore openings, wire mesh provides consistent screening, filtration, and particle control in the case of inhaler atomizers.
Commonly made from a stainless steel alloy, woven wire mesh is regarded for its customization level. Almost every aspect of the mesh, including wire diameter, weave pattern, and mesh count, can be altered to best accommodate your application.
When it comes to inhaler atomizers, this customization level ensures effective medication delivery.
What Are the Functions of Woven Wire Mesh in an Atomizer Inhaler?
Woven wire mesh is critical when converting the liquid medication into a consumable mist/aerosol. When fed into the chamber housing the wire mesh component, the liquid is forced through the mesh.
This interaction induces a combination of pressure and fluid dynamics that atomizes the liquid medication and forms inhalable droplets. The uniform pore openings of the wire mesh component ensure that the droplets are also uniform.
The precise pore openings of wire mesh also regulate airflow as the medicine is expelled from the inhaler, enabling efficient inhalation.
Why Use Woven Wire Mesh?
Woven wire mesh is a popular solution for dependable atomization because it delivers the ideal balance of precision and reliability. The material's uniform pore openings are pivotal to creating evenly sized droplets that ensure the medicine effectively reaches the respiratory system and provides relief to the user.
As it can be constructed using various alloys, wire mesh can withstand repeated use, exposure to various medications, and the pressure loads associated with the atomization process.
Because you control the profile of the pore openings, wire mesh is resistant to clogging. This means users can expect consistent performance throughout the inhaler's lifespan.
Edged Wire Mesh Components
You can integrate edged wire mesh components to improve durability, ensure a secure fit, and improve safety. Edged wire mesh components feature edges that have been rolled to create a smoother finish.
The edging process enhances the structural integrity of the wire mesh, minimizing warping and damage from the atomization process.
Additionally, edging your wire mesh prevents the individual wires of the weave from fraying. This further improves the atomization process while also combating clogging.
Edging your wire mesh also helps ensure your wire mesh fits perfectly into the atomizer, promoting optimal performance.
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Unlock Peak Performance With Value-Added Services
Woven wire mesh facilitates the efficient performance needed to ensure the reliable atomization of liquid medications that must be dispensed using an inhaler. Delivering the perfect balance of precision and durability, wire mesh ensures that droplet sizes of the atomized medication are consistent and promote optional medication absorption.
Now, to unlock peak medication delivery, you must understand the fabrication processes you can use to improve the permeance of your mesh. These value-added services take the customization of woven wire mesh a step further, helping to create a truly tailor-made solution.
With over 150 years of woven wire mesh experience, W.S. Tyler is here to provide innovative, high-quality wire mesh solutions to help you advance the technologies driving respiratory treatments.
Read the article below to learn more about the value-added services you can use to enhance the performance of your mesh-based atomizers: