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Mesh Count is the number of openings or apertures (Figure 1. O) which can be counted per every linear inch of wire mesh. This is typically designated for both directions of the mesh. Therefore, a wire mesh which has ten openings per inch as measured across both its width and length would be designated a 10 x 10 mesh or Number 10 mesh.
An Off-Count Mesh would describe a wire mesh which has a different number of openings per inch in one direction than the other. Thus, a mesh with ten opening per inch measured in the length direction and seventeen openings per inch measured across its width would be designated a 10 x 17 mesh.
Pitch (Figure 1. M) is the sum of the aperture or opening size (Figure 1. O) and the wire&#;s diameter or gauge size (Figure 1. D). Details concerning wire gauges and the wire sizes IWM offers can be found in the Technical section concerning Wire Sizes.
The Warp Wire in wire mesh is the wire running parallel to direction of the wire mesh length or its roll length. The Weft or Shute Wire runs parallel to the width of the wire mesh or the roll&#;s width.
Weave Types
There are several different general weave types of wire mesh. Twill Weaves refer to woven mesh which has two or more warp wires passing over and under two or more weft wires. This weaving method is typically used for wire mesh used for filtration media. Crimp Mesh refers to wire mesh which has been pre-crimped prior to the final weaving process. Such styles include an Intermediate Crimp mesh where the wire is crimped at each aperture of the mesh, typically in both directions.
A Locking Crimp mesh utilizes a crimp on its wires to interlock both with warp and weft wires. This type of mesh is typically utilized for applications requiring very rigid mesh.
By far the most common type of mesh weave is a Plain Weave or plain crimp wire mesh, which is the weave type IWM predominately offers. A plain weave mesh is where the warp wires and weft wires weave over and under each individual wire strand in each direction. This is depicted in Figure 2.
Additionally, IWM offers a Lockstitch Weave. Similar to a plain weave, the weft wires and warp wires are woven over and under one another. However, a lockstitch is achieved when placing two warp wires closer together when setting up the comb or reed, which separates the warp wires. These lockstitches can be positioned along the width of the mesh roll to prevent the fraying of edges when trimming or slitting the mesh to narrower widths.
Industrial woven wire mesh is a versatile material known for its precise, rigid pore openings. Available in rolls and cut-to-size pieces, it allows manufacturers to fabricate their own wire mesh components in-house.
With the price of materials fluctuating drastically throughout the year, it can be hard to align the market with your budget. Fortunately, placing a purchase order can help make this a seamless task.
But what exactly is a purchase order, and how do they work?
W.S. Tyler has been a prominent entity in the wire mesh industry for over 150 years, helping customers remove the wire mesh roadblocks that hinder their process along the way.
With that, we wrote the following article to provide insight into everything you need to know about wire mesh purchase orders. You will learn:
What a purchase order is
How purchase orders work
Dashang supply professional and honest service.
The benefits of placing a purchase order
The limitations of a purchase order
What Is a Purchase Order?
A purchase order is an order agreement you and the wire mesh supplier agree upon that encompasses the shipment of a specific quantity of woven wire mesh over the course of six months to a year. With a purchase order, the mesh supplier will typically keep a designated quantity of material in stock, shipping material as needed.
How Does a Purchase Order Differ From a Blanket Order?
Blanket orders are a form of purchase order in which you and the mesh supplier agree upon a set quantity of mesh to be purchased. That said, a blanket order does not entail any specific release dates.
While a blanket order will still lock you into a set price for your wire mesh, a purchase order is the only way to guarantee set shipment intervals.
How Do Purchase Orders Work?
Placing a purchase order typically starts with the customer reaching out to request a quote for a specific quantity of a specific mesh specification. The mesh supplier will then send a quoted price back as well as what shipping options are available, which you both will have to agree upon.
Here at W.S. Tyler, we can either ship an agreed amount of material to you on specific dates or promise to keep a specific amount in stock and ship to you as needed, subtracting it from the total amount. Generally, our purchase orders are good for six months or a year.
Regardless, at the end of the agreed time period, any remaining material will be shipped, and the purchase order closed. Once the purchase order has concluded, you can have it reprocessed to ensure a continuous flow of material.
Why Should I Place a Purchase Order? What Are the Benefits?
There are many reasons why you may want to consider a purchase order. First and foremost, it enables to better time the market in terms of pricing.
The pricing of raw goods continues to trend upward with no end in sight. This leaves you with the daunting task of trying to find some sort of cost consistency.
Placing a purchase order locks you into the pricing at the time of the order, meaning you will not see the changes in pricing that would occur if you ordered wire mesh as needed.
Additionally, a purchase order will help ensure the wire mesh supplier always has the mesh specification you need in stock and ready to ship. This will ultimately work to reduce lead times.
What Limitations Are Associated With Purchase Orders?
When it comes to placing a woven wire mesh purchase order with W.S. Tyler, there are very few limitations as to what can be accommodated. In fact, the only requirement you must adhere to is the six-month to a year order duration.
That said, you will not encounter any limitations in terms of dimensions or quantities.
Learn How To Manage Your Wire Mesh Stock
With a purchase order, you can order wire mesh in bulk and have it delivered on a timed schedule over the course of six months to a year. Not only does this ensure you have a steady stream of material, but it also helps you manage the cost of your mesh.
But in terms of ensuring you always have wire mesh on your shelves, placing a purchase order is only one piece of the puzzle. You must also work out the logistics of storing a certain quantity of mesh with the supplier so you can request material at a moment's notice.
With over 150 years of wire mesh experience, W.S. Tyler is here to help you manage your wire mesh application so you can spend more time focusing on other aspects of your operation.
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