7 Different Uses for Metal Screens

7 Different Uses for Metal Screens

Wire screens and custom metal screens can be used for a variety of applications across a variety of industries. Since metal screen is such a versatile material, it is used in many different uses. Custom wire cloth has purpose for projects ranging from insect screens and strainers to screen printing and architectural design.   Metal […]

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Wire Mesh A Guide to the Right Product

Wire Mesh: A Guide to the Right Product

The flexibility and durability of wire cloth makes it a versatile product. From the food and beverage production industry to automotive, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors, metal mesh is being increasingly used across multiple industries.  As there is a surge in the use of wire cloth, mesh products have grown into various types, standards, and patterns […]

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Different Types of Metals and Their Uses

Are you looking for a product that will allow for ventilation, good drainage, or perhaps even adding a decorative touch?  Lawrence Sintered Metals offers a few different options to choose from, which include Expanded Sheet Metal, Perforated Sheet Metal, or Welded/Woven Wire Mesh. Wire Mesh (welded) Welded wire meshes have the wires welded together at all intersections […]

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250x250 Mesh .0016" Wire .0024" Opening 36.0% OA

Filtration Methods That Use Wire Mesh

At Lawrence Sintered Metals we provide wire mesh for all types of filtration uses, including keeping pests out of unwanted areas to making sure dangerous animals are contained properly.  One of the more popular uses for our wire mesh is for filtration. There are many industries out there that use filtration systems to manufacture their […]

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8x8 Mesh .063" Wire .062" Opening 24.6% OA

Quality Assurance Using our Inspection Process

Our metal wire mesh is used for many types of industrial projects. Our wire mesh is used to protect homes and businesses from invaders, to keep dangerous animals contained, and to filter out harmful materials. It’s used in food processing and to protect against sparks that could cause a fire. Our customers depend on the […]

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Why are Metal Mesh Sheets Useful?

Metal mesh sheets are useful material made with all types of different sizes of metal mesh.  Mesh specifications can be modified depending on the alloy used, the size of the openings and the thickness of the wire. Materials which is include, but are not limited to stainless steel, galvanized steel, plain carbon steel, aluminum, copper, […]

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2x2 Mesh .047" Wire Welded .453" Opening 81.2% OA

Sintered Square Metal Mesh

If you are looking to buy metal mesh for the first time, you may not realize how many different mesh weaves are available. Each type of metal mesh weave gives the metal different properties. Some weaves increase strength, while others improve security or make the metal more functional for certain types of jobs. This last category is […]

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Protecting Your Garden Using Wire Mesh

  Metal Mesh is a good way to protect yards from the animals that want to eat your garden plants. Lawrence Sintered Metals can supply the correct metal mesh for a small or large yard project. It is best to use quality metal mesh for the outdoor projects. Contact us today for a quote on […]

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6x6 Mesh .063" Wire .104" Opening 38.9% OA

3 Ways to Maintain Safety by Using Wire Mesh

When you think about wire mesh you might question how it can help impose safety.  However, wire mesh is used in a wide variety of capacities all over the world and is the often-unseen force that makes communities a little safer. The first use is for concrete reinforcement.  Since we depend on these concrete structures […]

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8x8 Mesh .063" Wire .062" Opening 24.6% OA

Comparing Different Grades of Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is available in many “grades”, each having different properties, but how do you know what will be best to fit your needs.  Lawrence Sintered Metals offers different grades, which are 304 and 316 stainless steel.  So, which one would best fit the needs of your next wire mesh project? Grade A2 Stainless Steel […]

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How to Use Drying Racks in Many Different Ways

Using a drying rack has an unlimited amount of uses.  If you like working in your garden or even cooking from scratch in your kitchen, then you should think about putting a drying rack into your garden area and adding one into your kitchen, which could have many more uses than just cooking from scratch. […]

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5x5 Mesh .041" Wire .159" Opening 63.2% OA

Looking to Build an Aviary at Your Home?

Do you have a feathered friend or friends you are looking to get into a nice newly upgraded aviary?  This could be a great DIY project for you if you like working with your hands.  You might want to consider building your own aviary instead of buying an expensive one from the local pet store.  […]

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How Can Sintered Wire Mesh Help Keep Your Water Cleaner

After we all witnessed the water crisis in Flint, Michigan our water safety is not necessarily guaranteed.  Any oversight, even the smallest oversight can lead to a significant health crisis when the water supply has been contaminated.  Since this water crisis you will notice there is more of a concern and interest in water filtration […]

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Yes, You Can Re-Use Cooking Oil

You love to fry up French fries, chicken fingers, hash browns, shrimp, salmon, and more. The only problem is that at the end of your delicious meal, you’re left with a fryer filled with cooking oil. If you’ve ever been tempted to dump the entire mess down the drain, don’t! Not only is that wasteful, […]

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2x2 Mesh .063" Wire Welded .437" Opening 76.4% OA

Build Your Own Solar Food Dehydrator to Better Preserve Food

If you love planting a big garden, you likely face the same problem each year – how to consume all your fresh fruits and veggies before they go bad. Unfortunately, crops tend to ripen and yield in short periods of time, giving you an overabundance one month and scarcity the next.  You can probably give […]

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You’ll Need Chicken Wire Mesh for the Farm

Over the last decade, more and more Americans have become interested in raising their own backyard flock of chickens. This trend has swept through rural areas of the country, but can also be found in the suburbs, and even in urban areas. No matter where you plan to raise your chickens, you’re going to need […]

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When Do You Need Customized Metal Mesh Products?

Every wire mesh project is unique. In many cases, a standard weave, size, and alloy will do the trick, but in other instances you need something customized for a very specific job. How do you know whether you’ll need a custom wire mesh and what type of customization is required for your product? Let’s look […]

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