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Guides, case studies, and technical notes on knitted wire mesh and consumer cleaning products.
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14 Brilliant Uses for Steel Wool
Steel wool is a versatile household and industrial material. Here are 14 practical, safe uses—from polishing metal to deterring pests.
6 min read - Industrial
Copper Antiviral Fabrics to Mitigate Viral Transmission in Public Spaces
Copper has natural antiviral and antibacterial properties. Learn how copper-knitted fabrics are being used on high-touch surfaces to reduce contamination.
5 min read - Industrial
Classification of Knitted Wire Mesh
Knitted wire mesh is classified by material, wire diameter, mesh density, and weave pattern. Here is a clear guide to each.
5 min read - Industrial
Knitted Wire Mesh Applications — Part 2
Continuing our applications series: demisters, gas-liquid coalescers, automotive exhausts, and EMI/RFI shielding.
5 min read - Case Study
Case Study: Demister Rebuild
How SMI rebuilt a corroded demister pad in a chemical plant, restoring separation efficiency and extending service life.
4 min read - Industrial
Using Knitted Mesh for Noise Suppression and Vibration Reduction
Knitted wire mesh absorbs sound energy and damps vibration in engines, exhausts, HVAC, and industrial machinery.
5 min read - Industrial
Knitted Wire Mesh Applications — Part 1
An introduction to the most common industrial uses of knitted wire mesh: filtration, separation, shielding, and protection.
5 min read - Fundamentals
What is Knitted Wire Mesh?
Knitted wire mesh is a flexible metal fabric made from interlocking loops of fine wire. Here is how it is made and why it is unique.
4 min read - Fundamentals
Knitted vs Woven vs Welded vs Expanded Mesh — What's the Difference?
Four common mesh types, how each is manufactured, and which application each is best suited to.
6 min read