Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh is selected when an assembly or process calls for backing pleated air filter media with expanded or woven metal mesh so pleats keep their shape and spacing under airflow. This application guide to the Roll goods for pleating lines type covers concrete end-uses, the specification checklist, correct installation, and where an alternative mesh or filter medium performs better.
Typical Applications for Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh
Where Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh is specified and bought:
- HVAC filter manufacturers: pleated panel and V-bank filters.
- Engine air filters: outer wraps and pleat support.
- Dust collector cartridges: outer protective wraps.
- Cabin air filters: pleat support.
How to Specify Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh for Your Application
- Pattern: Diamond expanded or woven mesh.
- Finish: Epoxy-coated or galvanized to resist corrosion.
- Roll width: Matched to the pleating line.
- Standard: Quote Roll goods for pleating lines and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.
Handling & Installation Practice
- Feed the mesh flat and tension-free into the pleater.
- Store rolls dry and covered.
Common Selection Mistakes with Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh
- Rusting mesh staining the media.
- Too heavy a mesh that blocks airflow.
Where Pleated Filter Media Support Mesh Is Not the Right Choice
Not a filter medium on its own.
