Mesh
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[[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]]
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==External links==
[http://www.gerarddaniel.com] '''Gerard Daniel Worldwide''' - Manufacturer and Distributor of Wire Mesh
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[[Category:Woven fabrics]]
[[Category:Net fabrics]]
[[Category:Filters]]
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[http://www.linnetting.com] '''Building mesh''' - Manufacturer and Export of Wire Mesh
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[[Category:Woven fabrics]]
[[Category:Net fabrics]]
[[Category:Filters]]
[[de:Masche]]
[[eo: Maŝo]]
[[pl:Ażur]]