Plain Weave
This is used for the majority of wirecloth woven by Potter & Soar. Each warp wire crosses alternately above and below every weft wire and vice versa. Warp and weft wires are normally of the same diameter. Used for the majority of commercial applications and for filtration where a high flow rate is required.
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Twill Weave
Each weft wire passes alternately above and below every successive pair of warp wires and vice versa. This weave permits a heavier wire diameter to be used than would be possible in a plain weave with similar mesh count.
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Plain Dutch Weave
Woven as a plain weave, but with the warp wires of greater diameter than the weft wires. The weft wires are woven tightly together producing a strong cloth whilst allowing a good flow rate.
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Dutch Twill Weave
Similar to Plain Dutch Weave, but effectively has a double layer of weft wires woven in twill pattern. This cloth is "light tight", has a very smooth surface, is strong, but has a restricted flow rate. Also referred to as Micromesh and is used for critical filtration applications often under high pressure.
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Reverse Dutch Weave
Normally woven as a plain weave, but in reverse manner to Plain Dutch Weave the weft wires are of greater diameter than the warp wires, and consequently the warp mesh count is greater than the weft mesh count. This cloth is extremely strong, is easily cleaned and has a high flow rate. Also known as Robusta.
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Multiplex Weave
A Twill Weave cloth but with multiple wires making up warp and weft. A strong cloth with a relatively high number of openings per unit area, and considerable flexibility. In certain constructions it can produce capillary action. |
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