How to attach stainless wire mesh so it doesn't fray?
Jun. 24, 2024
How to attach stainless wire mesh so it doesn't fray?
I now need to figure out the best way to attach stainless wire mesh so that it won&#;t fray over time. A couple hundred pounds of sawdust will be rolling around inside the machine, and at some points I can&#;t avoid the mesh needing to have holes to allow the support spars to connect through to hold the outer layer of screen. Obviously, I&#;m not going to put holes in it where I don&#;t have to &#; but the dual chambered nature of the machine means that the inner layer of mesh has to have some holes in it.
I&#;m worried though, about the mesh fraying over time like cloth would.
So first, is this an issue I need to be worried about? The mesh will be pinned between a traversing piece of angle iron and a radial hoop of flat bar. Doesn&#;t it seem like, over time, the wire mesh will fray? Or perhaps the stiffness of the stainless wire threads (60 mesh and 30 mesh) will mean that won&#;t be a problem like it would with cloth?
Second, what can I do to minimize the effect? I need 14mm holes in it for the spars to pass. I was planning to punch the holes on a bench punch, figuring that&#;d be the cleanest cut I can make. Would it be worth trying to braze around the hole after (or maybe before?) I make it &#; kind of like paper hole protector rings you use in a binder? Or, I was also wondering about using an external tooth lock washer against the mesh, figuring its teeth might kind of grab on to the wires and spread the pulling load, so it&#;s not as easy for individual wires to fray.
Or another idea &#; could I use my cnc plasma to cut the holes, assuming that the cut is going to fuse the ends of the wires together? (Perhaps with a sacrificial backing piece of stainless sheet metal?)
I looked around online for ideas on best practices for affixing wire mesh cloth, but most of what I found was for much bigger, heavier cloth where you can put a bolt through the (much larger than mine) holes that are already in the mesh.
Hey all, I&#;m working on the trommel I was talking about in this other thread I now need to figure out the best way to attach stainless wire mesh so that it won&#;t fray over time. A couple hundred pounds of sawdust will be rolling around inside the machine, and at some points I can&#;t avoid the mesh needing to have holes to allow the support spars to connect through to hold the outer layer of screen. Obviously, I&#;m not going to put holes in it where I don&#;t have to &#; but the dual chambered nature of the machine means that the inner layer of mesh has to have some holes in it.I&#;m worried though, about the mesh fraying over time like cloth would.So first, is this an issue I need to be worried about? The mesh will be pinned between a traversing piece of angle iron and a radial hoop of flat bar. Doesn&#;t it seem like, over time, the wire mesh will fray? Or perhaps the stiffness of the stainless wire threads (60 mesh and 30 mesh) will mean that won&#;t be a problem like it would with cloth?Second, what can I do to minimize the effect? I need 14mm holes in it for the spars to pass. I was planning to punch the holes on a bench punch, figuring that&#;d be the cleanest cut I can make. Would it be worth trying to braze around the hole after (or maybe before?) I make it &#; kind of like paper hole protector rings you use in a binder? Or, I was also wondering about using an external tooth lock washer against the mesh, figuring its teeth might kind of grab on to the wires and spread the pulling load, so it&#;s not as easy for individual wires to fray.Or another idea &#; could I use my cnc plasma to cut the holes, assuming that the cut is going to fuse the ends of the wires together? (Perhaps with a sacrificial backing piece of stainless sheet metal?)I looked around online for ideas on best practices for affixing wire mesh cloth, but most of what I found was for much bigger, heavier cloth where you can put a bolt through the (much larger than mine) holes that are already in the mesh.
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How Can I Join Stainless Steel Mesh to Create a Cylinder?
How Can I Join Stainless Steel Mesh to Create a Cylinder?
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In summary, the conversation discusses the need for a way to join a thin strip of stainless steel mesh to form a cylinder for use in an inline "Y" type strainer. The current method used is a heat crimp or non welding/soldering method, but the participants suggest using soldering, deep-forming a perforated sheet, or brazing as alternative methods. The main concern is maintaining the water flow through the strainer without impinging it. The participants also share links to resources for brazing stainless steel and thank each other for the suggestions.
MechEng91
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Hi I need a way of joining a very thin strip of stainless steel mesh to form a cylinder.
It forms the 300 micron mesh cylinder that sits inside a inline "Y" type strainer.
The one i have currently doesn't seem to be joined by adhesive but by a heat crimp or sum sort of non welding/soldering method.
Any ideas
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spanky489
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i think soldering is your only shot my friend, but if you gave a better insight as to what its needed for maybe we can come up with some other method.
MechEng91
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http://www.globalvalves.com.au/valves/STRAINER VALVES/STR-74A-Rev01.pdf
Ok the strainer is much like the one above and you can get the mesh in steel, alumin, ss etc. Its used to filter water being injected at pressure into some jets for underground coal dust suppression. We were looking to by the filter mesh with 300 micron and 100 micron filtration. It may take more to manufacture however currently we haven't sourced anything under 800 micron in filtration.
So in essence its just a throw away filter of sorts. Just need a way of forming a cylinder without soldering this very fine mesh. It shouldn't impinge the flow of water, hence no solder.
Ok the strainer is much like the one above and you can get the mesh in steel, alumin, ss etc. Its used to filter water being injected at pressure into some jets for underground coal dust suppression. We were looking to by the filter mesh with 300 micron and 100 micron filtration. It may take more to manufacture however currently we haven't sourced anything under 800 micron in filtration.So in essence its just a throw away filter of sorts. Just need a way of forming a cylinder without soldering this very fine mesh. It shouldn't impinge the flow of water, hence no solder.
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Unless you can deep-form a perforated sheet into a cup, you would seem to need a seam...
Given that it will be disposable, can you over-size it and close the overlap with a sandwich of welded strip metal ?
MechEng91
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Nik_ said:
That is a very good idea Nik however i don't want to impinge the flow of water through the strainer. There is a seem on the one i have currently however I am not quite sure if it stuck together by adhesive but blowing air through the seam it doesn't seem to be.
That is a very good idea Nik however i don't want to impinge the flow of water through the strainer. There is a seem on the one i have currently however I am not quite sure if it stuck together by adhesive but blowing air through the seam it doesn't seem to be.
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Nik_ said:
I had a similar question but your advice on the
I had a similar question but your advice on the perforated sheet has helped greatly.
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Brazing may the way to go unless one can spot weld.MechEng91 said:
http://www.abbottfurnace.com/technology/technical-papers-pdf/stainless-brazing.pdf
http://www.stainless-online.com/manufacturing/braze-stainless-tubing.htm
http://www.aws.org/wj//10/030/
Brazing may the way to go unless one can spot weld.http://www.abbottfurnace.com/technology/technical-papers-pdf/stainless-brazing.pdf
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Thanks for the ideas guys. Been a great help
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Related to How Can I Join Stainless Steel Mesh to Create a Cylinder?
What is stainless steel mesh?
Stainless steel mesh is a type of woven wire mesh made from high-quality stainless steel. It is commonly used in various industrial and commercial applications due to its strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
What is the process for joining stainless steel mesh?
The process for joining stainless steel mesh typically involves welding, soldering, or crimping the individual wires together. These methods create a strong bond between the wires and ensure the mesh remains securely attached.
What type of welding is used for joining stainless steel mesh?
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is the most commonly used method for joining stainless steel mesh. It involves using a tungsten electrode to create an arc between the electrode and the mesh, which melts the edges of the wires and fuses them together.
What are the benefits of joining stainless steel mesh?
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Is it possible to join different types of stainless steel mesh together?
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