Knitted Wire Mesh Applications — Part 2
Continuing our applications series: demisters, gas-liquid coalescers, automotive exhausts, and EMI/RFI shielding.
Building on Part 1, this article covers more advanced applications of knitted wire mesh in process and electronics industries.
Demisters and mist eliminators
Demisters use knitted mesh pads to coalesce fine liquid droplets out of a gas stream. Droplets impinge on the wires, merge, and drain by gravity. Used in distillation columns, scrubbers, evaporators, and steam systems.
Gas-liquid coalescers
Multi-layer knitted mesh assemblies remove sub-micron aerosols from compressed gas, natural gas, and refinery streams. Co-knitted glass or polymer fibres improve coalescing efficiency.
Automotive and exhaust
- Catalytic converter and DPF support mats.
- Exhaust decoupler braids and inner liners.
- Airbag filter screens.
EMI and RFI shielding
Knitted copper or tin-plated copper mesh forms gaskets that seal electronic enclosures against electromagnetic interference while still allowing compression and rebound over many cycles.
Other applications
- Spark arrestors and flame traps.
- Vibration isolation pads for engines and pumps.
- Cryogenic insulation in LNG service.