Blog

A typical wire mesh can be welded or woven together to create a grid-like pattern. Coming to the latter, there are many varieties of woven wire meshes. Furthermore, depending on the pattern and the type of material, their utility also changes drastically. This classification of woven wire meshes will explore these facets in detail.

Types of woven wire mesh.

Pre-Crimp

Many wire meshes require to be robust, sturdy and rigid so they can be used for specific applications. This is achieved with a technique called crimping, where the wire is folded into small ridges along its length and width. These pre-crimped wires easily entwine around each other, creating a sturdier bond and preventing unwanted movement.

Lock Crimp

A more advanced version of pre-crimp wire meshes, lock crimps actually locks the wires along the grooves or crimps. This interlocked mesh of wires creates a very sturdy bond.

Inter-Crimp

Adding yet another layer of security to a basic crimp wire, inter-crimp wires have additional crimps in key intersections, apart from regular ridges along the warp (wires along the length) and shute (wires along the width) wires. These wires are particularly useful in cases where sturdy wires are required with large openings.

Plain Weave

The most commonly used wire meshes, plain weaves have no crimping, and solely rely on the strength of the weave to hold together.

Plain Dutch Weave

While a plain weave has warps and shutes of equal diameter, in this case, the warp wires have a larger diameter. Thus, the shute wires are more closely knit, creating a denser pattern.

Twill Weave

In this pattern, each shute and warp wire passes above and below two adjacent wires. This creates an intricate grid pattern which is reinforced by two wires.

Ferrier Wire Good Company Inc. offers a variety of wire meshes such as stainless steel wire mesh, copper mesh, bronze mesh, brass mesh and more. To know more about the products, contact us today.

Wire mesh is a staple in multiple industries, depending on the material and its applications. For example, a stainless steel wire mesh finds extensive use in construction, oil refineries, food processing, and agriculture, making them a robust and versatile solution. However, many users might find it challenging to select the right wire mesh for a particular application, as the right specification needs to be determined for this purpose. In order to comprehend this specification, it’s crucial to learn some wire mesh-related terminology.

Major wire mesh definitions

Mesh Count: It’s the distance between the midpoint of a single wire to a distance of 1 inch in any direction. In this manner, mesh count determines the number of holes or openings per inch.

Mesh Opening: The dimensions of the hole or opening is also a crucial factor while selecting a wire. This dimension is defined by mesh opening, which is the distance between two parallel single wires that are closest in proximity.

Wire Diameter: This is basically the diameter of a single round wire used in a mesh, also known as a gauge.

Filter Rating: Also known as Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values or MERV rating, this measure is used to determine the retention level of a wire mesh. Basically, it is defined as the size of a particle that it can filter or separate from the others, and is conveyed in microns.

Weave: The typical grid-like pattern created on a wire mesh is known as a weave. A mesh can be made in different types of weaves, such as a Plain Weave, Plain Dutch Weave, or Twill Weave.

Shute Wires: Wires that run across the width of a mesh are known as shute wires.

Warp Wires: Wires that run across the length of a mesh are known as warp wires.

Other parameters like types of weaves and the finish of a wire mesh will be discussed in a future blog.

Textured sheet metal is a special type of metal with a distressed or raised surface. Used for both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes, there are multiple ways to texture metal sheets, such as hammering, burring, embossing, stamping and more. Out of the myriad techniques, embossing in particular shows promises, as it offers multiple benefits. 4 such merits of embossing a sheet metal will be examined down below.

Merits of embossing sheet metal.

Improved Formability

When sheet metal is textured using embossing techniques, it creates raised, three-dimensional features on the surface. This extrusion along a third axis offers more flexibility and formability to the sheet metal. This behavior can be particularly observed in aluminum and other metal of similar gauges. Thus, textured aluminum sheets, created by embossing, increase their overall surface area and volume.

Improved Stiffness

In cases where a metal is used as a heat shield, embossing offers multiple benefits. The sheet metal created by this process is rigid. Thus, a thinner gauge of the material can be used for heat shielding applications as it is durable. Therefore, manufacturers can opt for thinner gauge metals and materials, reducing the overall weight of the heat shield.

Powerful Acoustic Insulation

For many applications, it is vital to reduce ambient noise, vibration and harshness, which is made possible using embossed sheets. The three-dimensional surface of the textured metal makes it easier to absorb and dissipate sound and vibrations, offering superior acoustic insulation.

Improves Appearance

Lastly, an embossed sheet metal offers protection from small external forces such as dents, scratches and even chalking, a phenomenon where a white residue is deposited on the surface of the metal due to exposure to sunlight. Therefore, embossing helps maintain the aesthetic quality of the sheet metal, warranting fewer inspections.

Ferrier Wire Good Company Inc. offers wire meshes and perforated metals apart from textured sheet metal. To know more about the products, contact us today.

Wire mesh, made by welding or weaving steel wires together to form a pattern, is used in multiple industries such as construction, agriculture, filtration, the aerospace sector and more. However, it can also be used for simple purposes around the household, as they are versatile in operation. 3 such DIY applications of wire meshes will be addressed down below.

3 home improvement applications of wire meshes.

Pest Control

Depending on geography, seasonal invasion of pests such as rodents, birds, bees, insects and other critters can cause major problems in the household. To protect the property from such external factors, wire meshes can be fashioned as pest control barriers and placed at multiple points across the house, where these pests are most likely to enter. Furthermore, they can be also used as barriers in yards and gardens, where plants, fruits and small crops are often destroyed by these rodents.

Gutter Guards

Having exposed gutters can create major problems not just in the form of rats, snakes and pests, but also in the form of accumulated debris. Over time, leaves, sticks and other debris can accumulate and form a strange mulch in the gutter, thereby obstructing the flow of water. This can eventually lead to rotting of the roof or can even cause flooding. Therefore, it is essential to have gutter guards to keep out the pests and debris, which can be easily fashioned with wire meshes.

Chimney Caps And Fire Safety Screens

The embers from the fire in the chimney can cause fires outside if left unattended. To arrest their movement and to keep it within the chimney space, a device called a chimney cap is installed at the top of the roof, which is often made from wire meshes due to its low cost, robust nature, and easy installation. Wire meshes can be also used as a fire screen guard within the house to prevent the same adverse effects.

Although the list isn’t exhaustive by any means, these 3 utilitarian benefits of wire meshes make them an integral part of DIY home improvement projects.

Ferrier Wire Goods Company primarily manufactures wire meshes, textured metal sheets, as well as perforated and decorative metal panels. For queries, reach out to us today.

The automotive industry is one of the primary users of sheet metal, be it textured or otherwise. With factors like weight being an important consideration, most automotive trim manufacturers opt for metals like aluminum and lighter grades of steel. However, the industry also uses brass for myriad purposes, although its use has somewhat diminished over the decades. The metal, which is typically used for ornamentation, interior decoration and musical instruments, might seem like an unlikely candidate for this field. However, the brief history of brass in the automotive sector and its subsequent uses might aid in changing that perception.

Brass and automotive sector.

The Brass Era

In the early 20th century, brass was widely used in the automotive sector, especially in North America. From acting as a robust housing for lights and door handles to radiators and even the main chassis frame, brass was used in all these components. Due to its burnished finish, durability, and resistance to corrosion and heat, brass remained the metal of choice for the industry till 1914, when steel was introduced to the sector.

Brass In Current Vehicles

Despite the reduction in usage of this metal, it remains an integral part of the automotive sector. Brass is still used to make radiator tubes, cores and tanks, as it is more cost-effective, durable and easy to manufacture when compared to aluminum. Therefore, brass radiators can far outlast aluminum due to their sturdy quality and excellent heat-resistant nature.

Furthermore, due to the aesthetic appeal of the metal, brass plating is also fashionable in cars nowadays, as it also offers durability apart from its polished sheen. Lastly, brass continues to remain popular in this sector due to its easily recyclable nature, making it more economically feasible and sustainable.

Ferrier Wire Goods Company primarily manufactures wire meshes, as well as perforated and decorative metal panels. For queries, reach out to us today.

Recently, Ferrier Wire + Design Metals added a new Euromac CNC Turret Punching Machine to our facility to create more customized perforated patterns on metal sheets with ease. In the video uploaded below, you can view how Euromac creates the Herringbone pattern on the metal sheet.

To know more about the machine and the patterns it can produce, please view our blog here.

Stainless steel wire mesh is made by welding or weaving these wires in a hexagonal pattern to create the mesh of desired dimensions. One of the most commonly used wire meshes, stainless steel exhibits unique properties such as corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, malleability and the ability to resist high temperatures and pressures. Due to these reasons, this wire mesh is extensively used in the following industries.

4 industrial uses of stainless steel wire mesh.

Food Processing

Robust metal wire baskets are a staple of the food processing industry. Primarily used for storage, their importance in this field can’t be understated. The majority of these wire baskets are made using stainless steel wire meshes. These materials are also used to create deep-frying baskets and barbeque grills.

Oil Refineries

Conditions in an oil refinery are quite harsh, especially when it comes to crude oil. Exposed to high temperature and pressure, most metals will corrode under these conditions. However, due to the stainless steel wire mesh’s non-corrosive and temperature resistant properties, they are extensively used in this field for oil filtration. Moreover, the wire mesh also finds use in storage cabinets.

Construction

It is a well-known fact that steel wire mesh is used to reinforce concrete in the construction business. Whether is the construction of a house or other public infrastructure, stainless steel wire mesh is an important ingredient. Some of the most common applications include infill panels for indoor usage, the creation of enclosures for safety purposes, maintenance of highways and bridges, and reinforcing temporary rock walls during construction.

Agriculture

Chicken wire, an iteration of the stainless steel wire mesh is a prerequisite for most agricultural applications. While its use as a boundary/barrier for a chicken coop remains its primary purpose, the wire mesh also finds use in compost bins, as a support structure for plants, as a filtration device for segregating soil and grain, as a pest control barrier and more.

A textured copper sheet is made by indenting or creating distortions on the metal sheet using a plethora of methods. Some popular methods of texturing include hammering, using nails, stamps, diamond burs, and more. While this textured sheet has many aesthetic uses, copper, in its many forms, can also be used to add a rustic touch to a property’s interiors. Here, 4 such decor ideas featuring the metal will be explored below.

How to use copper for interior decor?

Lighting

Being an excellent electrical conductor, copper is already used in wiring. However, they can also be incorporated aesthetically as lamp shades, holders and chandeliers in different parts of the house. Combined with the right light and darker hues in the room, they can create a distinguished, elegant ambience.

Wall or Furniture Cladding

In this case, textured and sleek forms of copper can be used for aesthetic purposes such as wall or furniture cladding. To create a luxuriant environment, copper can be used as art installations or as accessories to furniture. Due to the malleable nature of the metal, it is easy to give it the desired shape. Furthermore, its textured version requires less maintenance and cleaning as it absorbs small scratches and dents.

Bathroomware

Copper is also prominently known for its antimicrobial properties. Therefore, it can be utilised in kitchens and bathrooms in sinks, faucets, pipes, and other high contact surfaces. This addition will also add a traditional, rustic charm to the setting.

Miscellaneous Accessories

As mentioned above, copper is extremely malleable, hence it can be hammered, textured, wired, polished, or used as is to create multiple accessories that can be used around the house. Some examples include drawer handles, cupboard handles, keys, candle stands, curtain rods, cutlery, and more.

Ferrier Wire Goods Company primarily manufactures wire meshes, as well as perforated and textured metal panels. For queries, reach out to us today.

Ferrier Wire + Design Metals would like to inform our valued customers about the modified working hours during the summer of 2022.

We will be closing early on the following days:

• CLOSING AT NOON ON FRIDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST

We will be closed for business on the following days:

• FRI JULY 1ST
• MON JULY 4TH
• FRI JULY 29TH
• FRI SEPT 2ND
• MON SEPT 5TH
• MON AUG 1ST TO FRI AUG 5TH

We would like to extend our hearty wishes for a safe and wonderful summer with your loved ones!

Ferrier Wire + Design Metals not only strives to deliver good-quality metal meshes and wire products but also believes in giving back to the community.

We recently sponsored the Toronto High Park Football Club 2008 boys OPDL team. The boys in red were all smiles donning the jerseys with ‘Ferrier Wire’ printed on the back.