PLYMESH
PLYMESH is a porous woven wire laminate that specializes in fluidization. It is comprised of several individual woven wire layers that are bonded together using a unique sintering process.
In addition to this sintering process, a specialized calendering process is applied. It works to flatten the knuckles created at each wire interaction, creating an extremely smooth and lustrous finish.
Despite the heavy fabrication used to construct PLYMESH panels, the geometric integrity of each woven wire layer remains intact. This means there are no blind holes.
To provide peak customization, PLYMESH panels can be constructed from square mesh, MINIMESH® filter cloth, or a combination of both. This allows PLYMESH to deliver a defined pore size range of 5 to 500 micrometers, depending on the specifications of each woven wire layer.
This puts the flow rate allotted by the panel in your hands. You can also control the form in which your PLYMESH arrives, whether it be panels or shaped parts such as candles, cylinders, cones, or, more commonly, aeration pads.
The standard size of Plymesh sheets is 500 x 1,000 mm. That said, special sizes can be made available upon request.
Filtration Ultimate Guide
What Is PLYMESH?
Aeration pads made from PLYMESH wire mesh laminate effortlessly loosen, convey, and homogenize powdery material.
PLYMESH Technical Chart
Applications
Plymesh aeration pads are a highly efficient discharging aid in silos and air-conveying troughs, especially in high-temperature environments. It is a proven separating element between air and the material to be conveyed.
Other applications are:
- flow regulator in water pipes
- drinking water filtration
- sound attenuation for air outlets
- filter inserts for air-aspirating holes
- water separators for fuel
- hydraulic filtration (especially for aviation and aerospace)
Plymesh Aeration Pads
Plymesh aeration pads are used to fluidize and optimize the flow rate of powdered and pulverized products in silos and bunkers. Pulverized goods stored in silos have to be easily extracted for further processing.
However, the powdered material often densifies during storage and becomes solid. Therefore, it is no longer possible to rely on gravity alone for extraction.
To ensure efficient flow, Plymesh aeration pads are used to evenly distribute air into the storage unit, combating funneling, ratholing, and bridging. Plymesh aeration pads and candles can easily be installed, even in silos already in operation.
Your Mesh, Your Way
Value-Added Processes
Woven wire mesh is remarkably versatile off the loom, but sometimes it must be enhanced to deliver optimal performance. Our highly calculated and monitored value-added processes were designed to grant you complete control over the performance of your wire mesh.
Weave Type and Specifications
Dependable filtration and screening requires you to scientifically balance precision and flowrate. Get to know the different specifications and weave types you can use to fine-tune the performance of your wire mesh.
Alloys
Creating wire mesh solutions that deliver optimal durability, starts with the alloy of the wires. Explore our extensive wire mesh alloy selection and learn what it takes to fabricate solutions that perform under the harshest conditions.
Industries We Serve
Discover how woven wire rolls and cut-to-size pieces enable you to craft best-in-class solutions in-house while maintaining a reliable wire mesh inventory.
Aerospace 
Automotive 
Chromotography 
Pulp and Fiber 
Water Filtration 
Plastics and Extrusion 
Oil and Gas 
Carbon capture
Essential Product Information For You
Hand-Picked Specifications For Peak Performance
Integrating PLYMESH means durability and fluidization capacity is of the utmost importance. To ensure you achieve desirable results, it is critical that you select the correct specifications.
Selecting The Right Laminate Is Key
Woven wire laminates come in many variations, each with their own beneficial qualities. Distinguishing between solutions like POROSTAR and PLYMESH can be the difference between success and failure.
Preparing For Optimal Woven Wire Success
There are many parameters that go into the fabrication of PLYMESH. Understanding these parameters will allow you to better illustrate your needs to the supplier, ensuring you receive the best possible solutions to your woven wire roadblocks.