Building the foundation of a high-performing, highly efficient vibrating screen machine starts with selecting an appropriate weave to fabricate your industrial wire screen sections. Slotted mesh weaves, for example, are designed to accommodate high-volume operations that struggle with screen blinding.
Slotted mesh screen sections' versatile characteristics can optimize the classification performance of countless operations, from improving material throughput to enchanted durability. However, you must pick the right one.
At W.S. Tyler, we strive to leverage our 150 years of woven wire to manufacture slotted mesh screen sections that promote peak productivity across dozens of industries. Driven by precision and innovation, our mission is to help create a cleaner, safer world.
With that, we wrote the following article to highlight the various slotted mesh weaves we offer so you can better understand how slotted mesh can help you achieve your screening goals. It will explore:
The Importance of Weave Patterns When Designing Industrial Wire Screen Sections
The weave pattern you select is imperative for industrial wire screen sections. It ultimately determines how well your screen section separates and classifies material.
But it also impacts the overall efficiency of your screens. This is due to the fact that weave patterns have their percentage of open area, controlling flow rate, clogging resistance, and other factors that influence the passing of material.
Not to mention that, as certain weave patterns require more labor than others to produce, it will control the price of your screens. Simply selecting the right weave is critical to achieving peak performance and longevity.
What Is Slotted Mesh?
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Slotted wire mesh is a classification of weave patterns outfitted with elongated rectangle openings. These openings increase the percentage of open area, improving material flow while combating blinding/pegging.
The unique characteristics of these weaves have proven to benefit applications that rely on screens with improved strength and durability. The open properties of the weave allow thicker wire diameters to be used.
This is in addition to virtually every aspect of the weave, including wire diameter, mesh count, aperture size, alloy, etc.
This makes slotted wire mesh weaves ideal for high-impact, high-volume applications that subject the screen to abrasive materials.
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Slotted Mesh Weave Explained
The openings of a standard slotted mesh weave have a length-to-width ratio of 1:3. So, for example, a .5mm opening would have a 1.5mm slot.
Typically, wire diameters of the equivalent square opening are used to weave slotted mesh. However, this can be customized to accommodate the following:
- Lower weight (but reduced wear properties)
- Higher open area with increased capacity
That said, slotted mesh comes in four weaves: TON-CAP, EGLA-MAX, plain weave, and TY-ROD. It should be noted that each weave is available from opening 0.1x0.3 mm and bigger.
TON-CAP
TON-CAP, referring to tonnage capacity, is a slotted weave known for accommodating high-capacity operations. Exclusively available through W.S. Tyler, this weave features an opening ratio of 1:6 to 1:15.
Heavy wire diameters are used because they are designed to handle high volumes of material screening and classification, providing a longer service life.
EGLA-MAX
The EGLA-MAX weave utilizes straight wires to achieve aperture proportions of up to 1:25. This ratio allows for the use of heavier wire diameters while maintaining a desirable percentage of open area throughout the weave.
This particular weave features two weft wires for every group of cross wires. This promotes tight connections between the warp and weft wires and enhanced weave stability.
With a large percentage of open area, desirable throughput and capacity are achieved.
Plain Slotted Weave
Slotted Plain weaves are outfitted with elongated parallel openings that are uniform in size. This makes the weave perfect for accurate and repeatable material separation.
The slotted profile of the openings allows optimal throughput while combating pegging/blinding. You are left with a screen section that offers long-lasting performance.
It is widely used for its perfect balance of durability, screening efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
TY-ROD
TY-ROD and EGLA-MAX share several profile similarities. TY-ROD offers more open area than plain slotted weaves and TON-CAP.
TY-ROD specifications feature slotted openings that reach two inches in length.
The resulting effect is a wire mesh screen section with peak flexibility and throughput. The larger elongation of the slotted openings combats blinding in particular.
This can prove beneficial for applications that screen finer aggregates that often adhere to the surface of the mesh.
What Are the Disadvantages of a Slotted Mesh Industrial Wire Screen?
You should be aware of several pitfalls when constructing your industrial wire screen sections out of slotted mesh. First and foremost, depending on the positioning of the elongated slots in your equipment, the openings present the risk of directional wear.
Significant directional wear is often the root of uneven degradation and screens with short lifespans. The openings can also cause uneven wear patterns, causing isolated fault areas.
The elongated profile of the openings makes it easier for elongated particles to pass the screen. This ultimately means your end product should be more uniform and could be.
The Perfect Industrial Wire Screen Section at the Right Price
Selecting the right slotted mesh weave is imperative when fabricating an optimal industrial wire screen section. For this reason, you must learn all the advantages each weave offers to enhance your operational success.
But to ensure your next screen sections take your operation to greater heights, you must gain insight into the cost of your desired screen section specifications. Understanding these key factors will allow you to make informed decisions, ensuring the perfect balance of cost and performance.
Here at W.S. Tyler, we are dedicated to empowering our customers with the know-how and expert engineering needed to achieve unparalleled performance and reliability. We commit ourselves to learning the ins and outs of your operation, ensuring you are met with innovative mesh and hands-on support.
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