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Woven Wire Mesh · ISO 9044 · Application guide

What Is Five-Heddle Weave Mesh Used For?

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Five-Heddle Weave Mesh is used primarily for heavy-duty filtration with five-heddle weave, a thick, very strong woven stainless filter cloth used where filter media must survive repeated high-pressure back-washing. This page lists the industries and assemblies where it is specified, the selection criteria that matter for each application, handling and installation practice, and the cases where a different mesh, screen or filter type is the correct choice. It is supplied to ISO 9044.

Typical Applications for Five-Heddle Weave Mesh

Where Five-Heddle Weave Mesh is specified and bought:

  • Centrifuges: basket liners for chemical and sugar processing.
  • Filter presses: metal filter cloths replacing synthetic cloths at high temperature.
  • Mining & minerals: dewatering screens.
  • Chemical plants: leaf filter cloths.

How to Specify Five-Heddle Weave Mesh for Your Application

  • Count: Specified as warp × weft (e.g. 68 × 9).
  • Micron rating: Nominal rating from supplier data.
  • Alloy: 316L, duplex or nickel alloys for chemicals.
  • Standard: Quote ISO 9044 and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Install with tension even across width.
  • Back-wash at controlled pressure.

Common Selection Mistakes with Five-Heddle Weave Mesh

  • Choosing it for low-pressure fine filtration.
  • Uneven tensioning.

Where Five-Heddle Weave Mesh Is Not the Right Choice

Not economical where standard dutch weave lasts adequately.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

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Set the size and options in the drawing above, then send the exact configuration straight to this form.

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Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 9044)

Mesh (warp x weft)Warp wire (mm)Weft wire (mm)Nominal filtration (u00b5m)Weight SS (kg/mu00b2)Reference standard
30x3600.250.16801.15ISO 9044
40x5600.180.12600.90ISO 9044
80x7200.100.07320.55ISO 9044

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five-Heddle Weave Mesh used for?

Heavy-duty filtration with five-heddle weave, a thick, very strong woven stainless filter cloth used where filter media must survive repeated high-pressure back-washing.

What is five-heddle weave?

A special filter weave using five heddles for a thick, very strong cloth.

Where is it used?

Centrifuges and pressure filters with harsh back-washing.

Is it stronger than dutch weave?

Yes, it is notably thicker and more robust.

Can I get a quote for Five-Heddle Weave Mesh to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.