Specification data for 8 mesh hook-strip tensioned screen panel to ISO 9044 / screen OEM decks: aperture and micron rating, standard and alternative wire diameters, open area, weight per square metre, and the applications this fineness is commonly used for.
8 Mesh Specification Row (ISO 9044 / screen OEM decks)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Hook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Mesh | 0.900 | 2.275 | 2275 | 51.4 | Double-folded hook |
8 Mesh to Micron & Aperture
| Openings per inch | 8 |
|---|---|
| Aperture (opening width) | 2.38 mm |
| Micron rating | 2380 µm |
| Standard wire diameter | 0.8 mm |
| Open area | 55.9 % |
Aperture = (25.4 mm ÷ mesh count) − wire diameter. The micron rating equals the aperture in micrometres; actual retention also depends on particle shape and cake formation.
Wire Diameter Options at 8 Mesh
| Option | Wire dia | Aperture | Micron | Open area | Weight (SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy wire | 1.040 mm | 2.135 mm | 2135 µm | 45.2 % | 4.46 kg/m² |
| Standard wire | 0.800 mm | 2.375 mm | 2375 µm | 56.0 % | 2.64 kg/m² |
| Fine wire | 0.600 mm | 2.575 mm | 2575 µm | 65.8 % | 1.48 kg/m² |
Heavier wire adds strength and abrasion life but closes the aperture; finer wire opens the aperture and raises throughput at the cost of durability. Specify mesh count AND wire diameter to fix the aperture unambiguously.
Open Area & Flow at 8 Mesh
The standard 8 mesh weave presents an open area of about 55.9%. At this count the mesh presents little flow resistance; selection is normally driven by particle retention and mechanical strength rather than pressure drop.
8 Mesh Cloth Weight
Standard 8 mesh stainless cloth weighs approximately 2.64 kg/m² (density 7.93 g/cm³ basis; brass and copper weave roughly 10% heavier, aluminum about one third). Use this figure for roll handling and freight estimation.
Typical Applications for 8 Mesh Hook-Strip Tensioned Screen Panel
8 mesh hook-strip tensioned screen panel is commonly specified for coarse screening and grading, safety guarding, animal enclosures, plaster and render reinforcement, and support layers behind finer filter cloth.
Plain, Twill or Dutch Weave at This Rating?
Plain square weave is the standard at this count: every opening is a true square of the stated aperture, retention is absolute for hard spherical particles, and the cloth is easy to clean.
When to Step Up or Down from 8 Mesh
Move to 10 mesh when particles are passing that must be retained; drop back to 4 mesh when the element blinds too quickly or the pressure drop is excessive. In a multi-layer pack, pair this count with a coarser support mesh downstream to carry the pressure load.
What Hook-Strip Tensioned Screen Panel Does
Screening aggregates, ore, coal and recycled material on vibrating screen decks with woven wire panels whose folded hook strips let the panel be side-tensioned tight across the deck.
Fitting & Care
- Fit new rubber channel strips on the crowned support bars before tensioning.
- Tension evenly from both sides and re-check after the first hours of running.
