Mesh 1044681 223021185 2008-07-02T05:55:13Z 128.250.80.15 /* Types of mesh */ Removed badly-wroded, incorrectly-placed point on quantification. {{Otheruses}} [[Image:Tea_strainer.jpg|right|thumb|This tea strainer is made of metal mesh]] A '''mesh''' is a flat, semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of [[metal]], [[fiber]], or other flexible/ductile material. Mesh is similar to [[textile|fabric]] or [[spider web|web]] in that it has many attached or woven strands. In [[clothing]], a mesh is often defined as a loosely [[woven]] fabric that has a large number of closely-spaced holes, frequently used for modern sports [[jersey (clothing)|jersey]]s and other clothing. ==Types of mesh== * A [[plastic]] mesh is extruded, [[oriented]], expanded or [[tubular]]. Plastic mesh can be made from [[polypropylene]], [[polyethylene]], [[nylon]], [[PVC]] or [[PTFE]]. * A [[metal]] mesh can be [[weaving|woven]], welded, [[Expanded_metal|expanded]], photo-chemically etched or [[Electroforming|electroformed]] ([[screen filter]]) from steel or other metals. ==Uses of meshes== * Meshes are often used to screen out unwanted things, such as insects. [[Window screen |Wire screens]] on [[window]]s and [[mosquito net]]ting can be considered as types of meshes. * Wire screens can be used to shield against [[radio frequency]] radiation, e.g. in [[microwave oven]]s and [[Faraday cage]]s. * On a larger scale, in terms of the spaces in between, [[chicken wire]] and [[chain-link fence]]s can also be considered a type of mesh. * Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in [[Water purification|water filtration]], and making of beverages such as coffee. * Wire mesh is used in guarding for secure areas and as protection in the form of [[vandal]] screens. * Wire mesh can be fabricated to produce park benches, [[waste basket]]s and other baskets for material handling. * Wire mesh is the separation medium in vibratory screening units. * Mesh is also used as pockets for Lacrosse sticks. * A huge quantity of mesh is being used for [[Screen printing]] work.There various kind of mesh count is used for different printing. ==See also== * [[Mesh (scale)]] * [[Gauze]] {{Fabric}} ==External links== [http://www.gerarddaniel.com] '''Gerard Daniel Worldwide''' - Manufacturer and Distributor of Wire Mesh {{wiktionary}} [[Category:Woven fabrics]] [[Category:Net fabrics]] [[Category:Filters]] [[de:Masche]] [[eo: Maŝo]] [[pl:Ażur]] [http://www.linnetting.com] '''Building mesh''' - Manufacturer and Export of Wire Mesh {{wiktionary}} [[Category:Woven fabrics]] [[Category:Net fabrics]] [[Category:Filters]] [[de:Masche]] [[eo: Maŝo]] [[pl:Ażur]]