Stainless Steel Crimped Wire Mesh

Stainless Steel Crimped Wire Mesh

Stainless steel crimped wire mesh is woven from wire that has been pre-crimped, or corrugated, before weaving, so the intersections sit in a defined profile instead of crossing loosely. The result is a flatter, more accurate opening and a stiffer section, which is what makes crimped mesh the usual choice for screening, filtration and process separation. XTZ Fence supplies plain crimp and lock crimp constructions, in rolls and cut-to-size sheets, for stainless steel woven wire mesh and wire cloth applications.

Product Structure and Materials

Plain Crimp, Lock Crimp and Weave Types

The crimp type is the first decision, because it determines the flatness of the surface and the way the mesh carries load. Plain crimp pairs the weft wire with a single warp wire at each intersection, giving a surface that is flat enough for screening and general filtration. Lock crimp crimps several wires together at each node, which produces the strongest, most rigid surface for heavy screening and dewatering. Square, plain and other weave patterns are available to specification, and the mesh can be supplied as woven wire cloth for fine screening.

• Plain crimp: Single wire crimped at each intersection
• Lock crimp: Multiple wires crimped together for maximum rigidity
• Weave type: Square, plain or other pattern to specification
• Wire diameter: Custom Specifications, confirmed per project
• Mesh opening: Selected per screening or filtration duty
• Mesh count: Derived from the wire diameter and opening
• Mesh width: Available to specification
• Sheet size: Supplied cut to size or in rolls

Applications and Selection

Applications for Crimped Wire Mesh

Crimped wire mesh is used wherever the screen has to hold a defined opening under load. Industrial screening and sieving is the primary application, followed by filtration and process separation, where the flat surface of the crimp improves the flow behaviour and reduces blinding. It is also used in mining and mineral processing, in food and pharmaceutical processing, and in architectural and infill work where a flat woven panel is preferred over an expanded or perforated sheet.

Selecting Wire Diameter and Mesh Opening

The screening duty sets both numbers. The opening is chosen against the particle size to be retained, and the wire diameter against the load the screen carries and the service life required. The crimp type then follows from the duty. Where a woven but non crimped mesh is wanted, our stainless steel welded wire mesh covers the welded grid form and our stainless steel cable mesh covers the rope based woven form. Where the requirement is a formed open panel rather than a woven screen, our stainless steel expanded metal mesh covers the slit and stretched form. Send the drawings, the opening and wire diameter, the crimp type, the grade, the quantity and the destination to receive a project-specific quotation. For further technical reading, see Stainless Steel Aviary Mesh and Stainless Steel Safety Mesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is stainless steel crimped wire mesh?

A: Stainless steel crimped wire mesh is woven from wire that has been pre-crimped, or corrugated, before weaving, so the intersections sit in a defined profile instead of crossing loosely. The result is a flatter, more accurate opening and a stiffer section, which is what makes crimped mesh the usual choice for screening and filtration.

Q: What is the difference between plain crimp and lock crimp?

A: Plain crimp pairs the weft wire with a single warp wire at each intersection, giving a surface that is flat enough for screening and general filtration. Lock crimp crimps several wires together at each node, which produces the strongest, most rigid surface for heavy screening and dewatering.

Q: How do I choose the mesh opening for a screening duty?

A: The opening is chosen against the particle size that has to be retained, and the wire diameter against the load the screen carries and the service life required. The crimp type then follows from the duty. Both are confirmed with the drawings before production.

Q: Which grade should be used for food or chemical processing?

A: The grade is selected against the exposure of the process. 304 is generally adequate for dry applications, while 316 is used where the product is acidic, salty or where the equipment is washed down with chemicals. The grade is confirmed with the project engineer.

Q: Can crimped wire mesh be supplied cut to size?

A: Yes. The mesh is supplied in rolls or as sheets cut to the confirmed panel size, so the screen size follows the equipment rather than the other way round. The sheet size and the weave pattern are confirmed with the drawings.

Request a Custom Quotation

Request a Custom Quotation – send the drawings, the mesh opening and wire diameter, the crimp type, the material grade, the sheet size, the quantity and the destination, and XTZ Fence will confirm the specification for your project.